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Anxiety

dennylilly — Sat, 13 Jul 2019 17:20:57 GMT

I posted about my headaches recently and now I am not sure what is going on with chest pressure that is not pain. I was given an EKG along with some type of bloodwork to check out my heart and it was OK. Not sure if its anxiety or indegestion ( i am taking previcid for that and have for years). The headaches are minor compared to this. Trying not to worry but I am on vacation and to say the least this is ruining it.

Tell me your stories about this if you have any experience. I am going to buy some antacids to see if that helps. It is not pain but if its anxiety how do I not be anxious every time wondering if its gonna be pain?

Thanks again.

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deepwaterdotter — Sat, 13 Jul 2019 17:26:04 GMT

You want to read stories about other people's discomfort from chest pressure, anxiety, and indigestion while on vacation? Hope you can find a way to relax and enjoy your time off.

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cherry — Sat, 13 Jul 2019 17:28:01 GMT

Medicines can cause that. If you are taking certain meds ,check with your pharmacist

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dennylilly — Sat, 13 Jul 2019 17:28:30 GMT

@deepwaterdotter wrote:
You want to read stories about other people's discomfort from chest pressure, anxiety, and indigestion while on vacation? Hope you can find a way to relax and enjoy your time off.

yes because if they are similar maybe they can ease my mind and i CAN enjoy my vacation. Sounds crazy I guess....

Im currently in Chicago and am headed to Boston in a few days and really want to feel better soon if possible. Dr says I'm OK. Wish it felt like it.

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AuntG — Sat, 13 Jul 2019 17:32:54 GMT

Sorry you are not feeling well. Hearing your heart is good should be a relief. For me, heat and humidity makes me feel off.

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lovesrecess — Sat, 13 Jul 2019 17:32:53 GMT

Sorry you are having to deal with this...if it is anxiety...it just makes it worse to worry about it! Am glad your heart is okay...be grateful for that. I have indigestion occasionally but it doesn’t really feel like pressure. Have you talked to the dr who prescribed the Prevacid? Do you have indigestion or is it reflux? There are different treatments now so perhaps looking at a different option? No one here is a dr so am sure everyone is hesitant to actually give medical advice, but maybe your PCP can refer you to someone else and let them start from the beginning to get to the bottom of your chest pain/pressure. Headaches can go along with anxiety...and you can work yourself up into a full-blown panic attack if you can’t get answers. Will keep you on my prayer list...

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Laura14 — Sat, 13 Jul 2019 17:36:30 GMT

@dennylilly I get chest pain and pressure that goes down my arms sometimes when I am beyond stress. I find that distraction helps me out.

There are quite a few books on DBT which talks about a lot of things but one thing they believe in is creating a list that you can go to and pick something to do when you are feeling out of control.

Lots of things from taking a walk, to cleaning, journaling, deep breaths or exercise...whatever distracts your mind works. Find your happy places every time you feel off and it will lessen.

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lovesrecess — Sat, 13 Jul 2019 17:38:26 GMT

It has been so humid and hot here recently that just a few minutes outside drains me of my energy. The weatherman gives the temperature outside and then the “feels like” temp....that is the number that is dangerous because it is the one your body reacts to. Two days ago I had to go to Home Depot and pick up some birdseed....of course they have it outside behind their garden dept so there I was...even in cool clothing and a visor....and could barely make it back to the car before being worn out. The “feels like” temp was 112. I had a list of other places I needed to go but went straight home instead. Getting old isn’t fun in the heat!

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Love my grandkids — Sat, 13 Jul 2019 17:44:10 GMT

@dennylilly Please understand I mean this in the kindest way. It might help to see a therapist who could teach you some relaxation skills. You are worrying yourself sick, it sounds like.

I do hope you take this suggestion as it is meant

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dennylilly — Sat, 13 Jul 2019 17:50:29 GMT

@Love my grandkids wrote:
@dennylilly Please understand I mean this in the kindest way. It might help to see a therapist who could teach you some relaxation skills. You are worrying yourself sick, it sounds like.

I do hope you take this suggestion as it is meant

Don't worry I do take it as meant. But when this happens like continously almost -I have my mind off it- I'm in Chicago on vacation- but I feel it and I am brought back to it. I really am trying to focus on other things. Thanks for your response I appreciate it. My poor husband! He is a saint putting up with me. My one comfort is he usually travels for work and he will be with me 24/7 for the next week if anything should happen.

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this is my nic — Sat, 13 Jul 2019 18:04:21 GMT

@dennylilly

As others have sympathized, I am very sorry you are feeling poorly.

Yes, I have had anxiety combined with panic attacks originated because, as an only child, I was responsible for my mother who had dementia. I was also working in a very stressful environment. That's my story, I won't go into further details.

I realized I needed help, because I couldn't live with the level of anxiety I was experiencing, so I contacted a therapist. Talking helped, but still needed anti anxiety meds.

It's a wise choice to find a therapist. If possible, get a referral from someone who uses or has used a particular therapist who helped them. Just picking a name from a list usually doesn't work out.

Get an entertaining book to read while you're on vacation! It will take your mind off your problems.

Wishing you the best!

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piperbay — Sat, 13 Jul 2019 18:16:24 GMT

What has worked for me for anxiety is the supplement L-Theanine. It's an amino acid made from tea.

It is safe and calming. I will take during the day and also at night before I go to bed.

Usually comes in 100 mg. pills and I take about three at a time. I have tried Natural Factors chewables and Jarrow gummies .

Look it up, I think it would help.

Also for headaches, taking magnesium might help. I take Magnesium Citrate every day.

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KingstonsMom — Sat, 13 Jul 2019 18:34:09 GMT

@dennylilly wrote:
I posted about my headaches recently and now I am not sure what is going on with chest pressure that is not pain. I was given an EKG along with some type of bloodwork to check out my heart and it was OK. Not sure if its anxiety or indegestion ( i am taking previcid for that and have for years). The headaches are minor compared to this. Trying not to worry but I am on vacation and to say the least this is ruining it.

Tell me your stories about this if you have any experience. I am going to buy some antacids to see if that helps. It is not pain but if its anxiety how do I not be anxious every time wondering if its gonna be pain?

Thanks again.

@dennylilly

When I first experienced acid reflux, I bolted to the Dr., sure that I was having a heart attack, with the chest pressure!

I do have high BP (on meds for that) and was already taking Prevacid, so I seriously thought it was my heart.

After tests. etc., my heart was fine, but an upper GI showed a lot of irritation in my stomach still.

My Gastro added generic Prilosec and I've been taking both for over 10 years and those symptoms have never recurred.

I am NOT a Dr., nor giving medical advice, I'm simply relating my experience, which is similar to yours.

Your headaches and anxiety could be stress related, due to worrying about what's going on.

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Kachina624 — Sat, 13 Jul 2019 19:18:47 GMT

I don't have any ideas on your chest pressure but please beware of long term use of Prevacid. Go online and read about it's possible side effects. Does your doctor know you've been taking it? Mine took me completely off of it when it started to affect my kidney functions. I now get by on acid reducers.

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Pqfan — Sat, 13 Jul 2019 19:29:04 GMT

I hope you feel better.🌸

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kivah — Sat, 13 Jul 2019 19:59:57 GMT

You may want to changes ur meds.

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Krimpette — Sat, 13 Jul 2019 20:45:01 GMT

Since you're already on vacation, to ease your anxiety temporarily, can you try Chamomille tea, ginger candy, or peppermint? Just to get you through until you can get proper medical care. I have a nervous stomach a lot these days, and I find those items I mentioned have helped, at last for the time being.

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Love my grandkids — Sun, 14 Jul 2019 00:05:09 GMT

@dennylilly Just reading that your mind is still on it. That's exactly why you need some help to find a way to deal with this and not live your life with such anxiety. It must be miserable.

Please get some assistance in dealing with your anxiety. It sounds crippling. That's all I have to say and wish you well.

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bobby5 — Sun, 14 Jul 2019 00:24:57 GMT

Just try to relax & let all these thoughts go. When they start to creep back in, try to think of something happy...something that brings a smile to your face. Sometimes I just say, God give me strength. I know you may think this is easier said than done, but just try it. I really think you're okay.😊❤

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vsm — Sun, 14 Jul 2019 00:59:10 GMT

@dennylilly I'm sorry you're not feeling well, but you should really be speaking with your doctor before self-medicating with antacids on top of prevacid. You don't say if you're also taking anti-anxiety medication, but if you are, that's all the more reason to be concerned about possible drug interactions, which could create a whole host of new problems.