i've noticed that i have the chest pain mostly when i have the emotional stress... not physical stress. i've had 2 different stress tests at the dr, but it shows nothing physcially wrong with my heart. none of my ekg's or stress tests have been when i'm actually having the chest pain. i've tried muscle relaxants thinking it could be muscle spasms . they didn't help at all. can a persons heart do "funny" things from emotional stress that a physical stress test won't pick up if i'm not having the chest pain right then?
2007-01-30 02:21:09 · 11 answers · asked by complete_farmgirl 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Absolutely. I was having chest pain that was radiating into my back. The doctor asked if I was under a lot of stress as my exam appeared to be normal. She thought it could be muscle spasms too. I'm not sure what it was, but it eventually went away on it's own. I'm sure if these pains are associated with emotional stress, it's not helping things when you are having chest pain and don't know the cause. Hang in there and try to relax a bit.
2007-01-30 04:27:28 · answer #1 · answered by GeminiGirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Emotional Chest Pain
2016-10-15 22:29:35 · answer #2 · answered by mckown 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree that you need to see a cardiologist, if for no other reason than to reassure you. It could be as simple as a pinched nerve. Heavy exertions, such as you would have during an asthma attack or heavy exercise, cause you to breathe very deeply, expanding the rib cage further than normal. A nerve in the chest can get pinched in the process causing severe sharp pain. If left untreated, this pain will eventually dull, or change in some other way. If a cardiologist gives you a clean bill of health, try seeing a chiropractor. While their specialty is the spine, your ribs are connected to your spine and an adjustment could help with your pain. Make sure you take your x-rays in with you, as well as your medical history. (If you can't take your x-rays, they'll be able to take more.) Make sure you're stretching daily and getting enough exercise, as well as drinking lots of water and following your doctor's reccommendations for your asthma. That way, if it IS stress, you're working to combat it. Good luck!
2016-03-15 02:23:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had this exact same thing. I had my heart check by a regular doctor and a specialist. They said my heart was fine. They say it is caused by anxiety. I was under alot of stress and have alot of worry in my life. They put me on an anti-anxiety med that I only take when I feel my chest hurt. It works. But I did then go thru counseling to find out how to deal with the anxiety. Now, I rarely have to take anything - good luck!!
2007-01-30 07:08:54 · answer #4 · answered by Kitt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Panic attacks are sudden feelings of terror that strike without warning. These episodes can occur at any time, even during sleep. A person experiencing a panic attack may believe that he or she is having a heart attack or that death is imminent. The fear and terror that a person experiences during a panic attack are not in proportion to the true situation and may be unrelated to what is happening around them. Most people with panic attacks experience several of the following symptoms:
“Racing” heart
Feeling weak, faint, or dizzy
Tingling or numbness in the hands and fingers
Sense of terror, of impending doom or death
Feeling sweaty or having chills
Chest pains
Breathing difficulties
Feeling a loss of control
It is not clear what causes Panic Disorder. In many people, its symptoms develop in association with major life changes (such as getting married, having a child, starting a first job, etc.) and major lifestyle stressors. There is also some evidence that suggests that the tendency to develop Panic Disorder may run in families. People who suffer from Panic Disorder are also more likely than others to suffer from depression, attempt suicide, or to abuse alcohol or drugs.
Luckily for sufferers of frequent panic attacks, Panic Disorder is a treatable condition. Psychotherapy and medications have both been used, either singly or in combination, for successful treatment of Panic Disorder. If medication is necessary, your doctor may prescribe anti-anxiety medications, antidepressants, or a class of heart medications known as beta blockers to help control the episodes in Panic Disorder.
2007-01-30 02:31:26 · answer #5 · answered by awchase96 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to get what you are talking about, and had the tests to make sure it wasn't my heart
Emotional stress can do loads of weird things to your body...
The only thing i do when i get them is try to do something else or i have a strong painkiller, but i try not to do the last very much
2007-01-30 02:31:24 · answer #6 · answered by mary L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
emotional stress can cause chest pains and also cause a person to have a heart attack and /or stroke.
2007-01-30 04:19:06 · answer #7 · answered by glamour04111 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes emotional/mental stress can affect the feeling in your chest...try to learn some calming exercises ....they should help alot with dealing with stress...b vitamins are also good for stress
2007-01-30 02:49:33 · answer #8 · answered by bertha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds like you are experiencing anxiety which will cause you to feel like your heart is beating irregularly and also feel tight like you are having a heart attack.. sometimes makes people sweat and feel panic, it could also be a panic attack which Ive had alot too. stress is very weird the way it makes us feel, hopefully you will be able to find out what this is soon!
2007-01-30 10:28:55 · answer #9 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i have pains right under my rib cage from stress relatted problems i have never herd of it being on you heart
2007-01-30 02:31:05 · answer #10 · answered by deeshae1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋