Is this really my anxiety? chest and upper back pain.. tightness.?
I have been under A LOT of stress lately.. and I've had several panic attacks in the past. my friends and family think all the stress in my life is triggering my anxiety.. and they think its my anxiety because I complain about these symptoms none stop................. for few days now.. I've had this discomfort tightness, sore feeling in my chest... really feels like pinching in my heart too =( I'm so scared. I'm afraid to be alone sometimes. my upper back and chest hurts and feels tight !!! I get shaky and dizzy and it takes me a while to calm down. this annoyinng pain feeling in my upper back (right behind my heart area) really bothers me........... someone talk me through this if it is just anxiety.........I'm very afraid. I come so close to going to ER because I think all these things might happen to me.. like heart attack or something. But then I feel silly for going. been there a few times in the last few months.. for other things.. but never had chest Xray.. only blood work.. what if DOCS are missing something?!!!!!!!!!!!!
An upper left chest pain, not sure what it is, help please?
Many people with chest pain fear a heart attack . However, there are many possible causes of chest pain . Some causes are mildly inconvenient, while other causes are serious, even life-threatening. Any organ or tissue in your chest can be the source of pain, including your heart, lungs, esophagus, muscles, ribs, tendons, or nerves. Angina is a type of heart-related chest pain. This pain occurs because your heart is not getting enough blood and oxygen. Angina pain can be similar to the pain of a heart attack. Angina is called stable angina when your chest pain begins at a predictable level of activity. (For example, when you walk up a steep hill.) However, if your chest pain happens unexpectedly after light activity or occurs at rest, this is called unstable angina . This is a more dangerous form of angina and you need to be seen in an emergency room right away. other possibilities include: GallstonesAcute cholecystitis (gallstones) Scleritis of the upper Digestive system Gastrointestinal disorders - resources Suggest an upper GI series or upper Endoscopy may determine the problem. Also, Gallbladder endoscopy for further evaluation. A 24-hr pH study can be considered for further diagnosis. Scleritis - can be considered as well. Reduce routine and stop overexerting yourself until you consult your physician. these links will help:
How can you tell the difference between the pain of a heart attack or other causes, such as gas or panic attac?
The symptoms of a heart attack are different for males and females. I can only tell you what happened when I had (two) heart attacks. Both times, I though I was having a "crick" in my neck/left shoulder, which progressed to breathing difficulty, nausea, and then general pain throughout my upper body. The pain gradually increased in intensity, and I began to sweat profusely. I almost never vomit, so when that happened, I knew what it was, and called 9-1-1. A panic attack (which I've had for years) feels as if the world is "closing in", the hands get sweaty and there is a feeling of needing to escape. The only time I felt that I was having 'gas pains" was when I was having a gall bladder attack. There is a feeling of intense pain in the abdominal area, and it's relieved by literally "passing gas". It can be alleviated by taking an antacid, whereas the pain of a heart attack can't. If you've ever had a heart attack, you should be carrying nitroglycerin pills with you at all times. You take three pills, one each at five minute intervals. if the pain doesn't stop or comes back between pills,immediatelyy call 9-1-1. Heart attacks aren't something you can "wait out". You need to get to the hospital and they need to start injecting you with Lovenox to dissolve the clot before it's too late. In males, sometimes the clot goes directly to the heart and that's when you hear of people who just "drop dead".
Random back pain, can't breathe?
Worse case scenario would be her heart. ***Each woman will present with different symptoms of a heart attack. Some women experience several symptoms while others show all symptoms. There are women who show no symptoms before their heart attack. The sooner you can recognize your symptoms and take appropriate action, the better. The symptoms to be aware of: Discomfort, tightness,uncomfortable pressure, fullness, squeezing in the center of the chest lasting more than a few minutes, or comes and goes Crushing chest pain Pressure or pain that spreads to the shoulders, neck, upper back, jaw, or arms. Dizziness or nausea Clammy sweats, heart flutters, or paleness Unexplained feelings of anxiety, fatigue or weakness - especially with exertion Stomach or abdominal pain Shortness of breath and difficulty breathing Some women mistakenly think only crushing chest pain is a symptom of a heart attack and, therefore, delay seeking medical care. Others have found that healthcare providers have failed to recognize their heart attack symptoms by attributing the cause of symptoms to other health problems, such as indigestion. This is why it is so important to insist that the doctor or nurse administer an EKG test or an enzyme blood test to see if you are having a heart attack. Don't be shy - it's your heart and your life! If not her heart, my money is she had a back spasm. I've gotten them from picking up a tissue to moving the sofa. The result for me is unrelenting pain, often making it difficult to breath counting on the location. Then I tend to favor my back resulting in the other back muscles barking at me in complaint. So that's just me. It's your mom and if she doesn't want to go to the ER or blows it off, ask her to go for your piece of mind. An ER must see all patients, regardless of their ability to pay so don't let insurance or lack of keep her away from getting the care she needs.
Can back pain cause breathing problem?
Yes it can, depending on how the pain is being experienced. One obvious example is if you are crouching forward a lot to try to stretch out your back and relieve pain. Well you will experience a range of health consequences including difficulty breathing if you remain hunched over for too long.Perhaps less obviously, the diaphragm, which extends downward and outward with each inhalation, needs room to move, and this requires a well-functioning nervous system and musculature. If severe back pain is caused by any number of nervous or muscular system imbalances, then it could make breathing difficult.For instance, the back muscle called the latissimus dorsi (the "lats") needs to be released and moving smoothly in order for the diaphragm to reach its maximum expansion. If your lats or even your rhomboid muscles (those between your shoulder blades) are in significant pain or are restricted, you could experience some difficulty with the physical action of taking in and expelling air.By the way, there are many different complementary modalities you can use to help heal back pain and improving breathing either directly or as a function of releasing muscles and nerve pain. One of the best in my experience (though it is not available in every country quite yet), is the Emmett Technique. The right kind of massage or physiotherapy (physical therapy) can also work wonders.Hope this helps.
My back hurts and on verge of crying please help?
My back hurts please help? the other day my back started hurting think on Monday or Tuesday. it hurts at the lower part mainly on the right side and sometimes it hurts as low as down to my butt. I been icing it a few times a day and it still hurts. I am not sure why it hurts. I did sit in a sunken chair for a few days and I think maybe that is why back hurts. I was gonna switch to heat since the ice is not helping much. I think I pulled a muscle. also if it helps I was sick over the weekend and was throwing up from being sick so maybe I pulled something by throwing up. I was thinking of going to the doctors but I was just there like 2 weeks ago for a sore toe and I do not want to go back so soon for a bad back. my pain is achy. I been sitting in my bed watching tv and my back it hurting now like it is telling me to lay on side and not lean on my back. today it is getting to the point where I can't sit on my back but now I have to learn on my side if I want some relief from the pain. my pain is also stingy today at times. I am getting annoyed with the pain I soaked and just did heat and am still in pain and all. the pain is in my lower back and down to my butt at times. I just want to curl up and cry because I hurt. so what did I do to my back and how long should the pain last? and what else can I do for my sore back besides cry?
Heart attack? at 19?
These pains, alone, are unlikely to be a heart attack since a heart attack also has other symptoms such as shortness of breath, fatigue, nausea. The pains could be angina, which is a warning sign that the heart is not getting enough oxygen, but more likely, you are experiencing some sort of muscle spasm. Since the symptoms could be heart related, its a good idea to follow up with a doctor visit. Otherwise, muscle spasms are sometimes caused by dehydration or low levels of magnesium. You can eliminate many muscle spasms by remaining hydrated and taking a magnesium supplement at breakfast and dinner.
What are the simtoms of a heart attack?
Call 911! Here are signs that can mean a heart attack is happening: Chest discomfort. Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain. Discomfort in other areas of the upper body. Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach. Shortness of breath with or without chest discomfort. Other signs may include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness As with men, women's most common heart attack symptom is chest pain or discomfort. But women are somewhat more likely than men to experience some of the other common symptoms, particularly shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting, and back or jaw pain. Learn the signs, but remember this: Even if you're not sure it's a heart attack, have it checked out (tell a doctor about your symptoms). Minutes matter! Fast action can save lives — maybe your own. Don’t wait more than five minutes to call 9-1-1. There are other things it could be so I don't mean to scare you...indigestion, anxiety...but don't take a chance...call 911