Okay ladies, I've been to the ER a lot since December of last year for random chest pains. They always tell me it's nothing to worry about. I have been having this weird dull ache in the middle of my chest tonight and with my anxiety, it freaks me out.. as does everything! I'm trying not to go to ER because they'll probably tell me the same thing. I called my on-call obgyn and he's going to set me up with a cardiologist. My question is, would you go back to the ER? Or does it sound like indigestion? For those that have has indigestion! I'm really thinking that might be what it is but I'm not sure!
HELP
Re: I'm going crazy
Also if you called the on call doctor and they didn't send you to an emergency room why would you ask US if you should go?
try tums and lie on your left side.
edit bc it posted too soon.
I had super bad indigestion when I was I'm my 20's because I worked bad hours and often slept right after eating. I had to go on prescription meds for it. So, avoid eating and then laying right down. Take a walk before bed. Avoid red sauce, coffee, citrus... and take some Tums and relax. Prop your head up when you sleep. It might help to raise the head-side of the bed with bricks or something.
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Also, if you check the symptoms thread, you will see what we are talking about regarding the conflicting statements you made. We are not necessarily trying to start an argument, but as @PeggyOlsonFTW pointed out, there are TONS of catfish on the Bump. You may be one. I may be one. Anyone may be one. This is why we take not revealing personal info very seriously, as well as being careful and watchful of what others post. Things have gotten bad in the past, and we are protective of not only ourselves, but the community.
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I know that it is possible but I also know that the pain is real, you know what I mean? I just really think it's indigestion. I do have chest pain from anxiety though
I don't "clog up" the er, I went because I could have been having a heart attack or some other type of life threatening thing happening. And I don't take medicine anymore because the only thing I took was 2 mg valium and I can't anymore because I am pregnant. I don't feel the need to be on medication because I'm not that bad off, my anxiety is more focused on thinking every little thing is going to kill me. I've gotten to the point where now I can tell the different between anxiety and something actually being wrong. I would much rather naturally cope with it than take meds. But thank you for the suggestion
https://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HeartAttack/SymptomsDiagnosisofHeartAttack/Angina-Chest-Pain_UCM_450308_Article.jsp#.VvKSkUcjrHI
Heart-related chest pain
Although chest pain is commonly attributed to heart disease, many people with heart disease say they experience a vague discomfort for which "pain" doesn't seem to be an adequate description. In general, chest discomfort related to a heart attack or another heart problem may be described by or associated with one or more of the following:
- Pressure, fullness or tightness in your chest
- Crushing or searing pain that radiates to your back, neck, jaw, shoulders and arms — particularly your left arm
- Pain that lasts more than a few minutes, gets worse with activity, goes away and comes back or varies in intensity
- Shortness of breath
- Cold sweats
- Dizziness or weakness
- Nausea or vomiting
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chest-pain/basics/symptoms/con-20030540Heart Attack Signs in Women
https://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HeartAttack/WarningSignsofaHeartAttack/Heart-Attack-Symptoms-in-Women_UCM_436448_Article.jsp#.VvKS4kcjrHI
As you said, it only last 5-30 seconds. A simple google shows the top 3 things. "chest pain" that is related to heart issues last several minutes, may leave and return, with in minutes and tends to be stronger. Usually, activity makes it worst. Most people have difficulty breathing, start sweating, and have arm/face pain/numbness. In women, we tend to nausea/vomiting, and dizziness.
Stop going to the ER with your symptoms and follow up with a cardiologist. Your 'chest pain' has been ruled out not to be 'heart attack" aka MI related. Your cardiologist with follow up with out potential diagnosis, and will do other diagnostic tools, such as a echocardiogram.
I also 2nd a therapist/psch. There are other anxiety meds that are safer than valium for anxiety. Plus, there is the benfits of taking something. Especially when you are going to the ER for the same symptoms that you are not following their orders.
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