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Is THIS Panic?
| Thu, 07-06-2006 - 1:33pm |
I've had a problem with anxiety off and on for more than a decade, but over the last 3 weeks I've developed symptoms that I've never experienced before. I'll get a sudden kind of tight/pressure/burning sensation in my upper chest a little below the collarbone region, that fans out toward my shoulders; neck feels rigid; chin feels kind of numb up to the tip of my nose; sweaty upper lip, palms & soles of feet; instant nausea; arms feel leaden; sort of tickly sensation running from upper abdomen to chest; confused thinking; pressure on head; vision is "off" but not really blurry; feel weak and shaky; very frightened. This happens numerous times a day in various scenarios. The acute sensations pass within 15-20 minutes but the chest tightness can last for hours as can the chin numbness. I haven't felt normal since this started, been very tense and anxious with waves of nausea interspersed with hunger, feel hot then cold, extremely tired, generally shaky and trouble concentrating. I've had the sudden shakiness lots of time but I've never had this acute chest sensation with nausea and everything. I've been to the doctor, had a perfect stress test a year ago, EKG is normal, he's sending me for an echo. The doc thinks its anxiety with some reflux thrown in but this just feels so DIFFERENT than anything I've encountered that's it's got me shaken up big time. I've been on acid controllers for 5 days now with no change. I would love to have someone's opinion.

Hi & welcome!
Sheri Ann
My insurance company denied payment for my Lexapro as well, but with proper documentation, my pdoc was able to get it approved.
Sheri Ann
I hope the tests come out ok. Like Sheri Ann said, learning new ways to cope is essential. I find the belly breathing & meditation to be very helpful.
Please keep in touch. We care & want you to feel better. Good luck & GBU! (((hugs))) jan
I was checking in to see how you are doing!
Sheri Ann
Sheri Ann
Thank-you for checking in!
Sheri Ann