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Severe, Painful Squeezing Edsensation In Chest, Fatigue. How To Get Cur
Hi,
The other night I had a severe, painful squeezing sensation in my chest while I was laying down in bed. This lasted for several minutes. Now, I feel a sort of warm, liquid sensation that is somewhat difficult to describe. I've been feeling incredibly fatigued lately as well.
I'm not quite sure what to do with this. I'm hesitant to go to the ER because it would be embarrassing to be told it's just stress and to waste people's time like that... however, it was pretty scary and this current sensation is very strange.
The other night I had a severe, painful squeezing sensation in my chest while I was laying down in bed. This lasted for several minutes. Now, I feel a sort of warm, liquid sensation that is somewhat difficult to describe. I've been feeling incredibly fatigued lately as well.
I'm not quite sure what to do with this. I'm hesitant to go to the ER because it would be embarrassing to be told it's just stress and to waste people's time like that... however, it was pretty scary and this current sensation is very strange.
Tue, 16 Apr 2013
Hi there ~
I understand your hesitation to go to the ER however you do need to go to the ER because it would only help with getting your complete assessment and giving you the right diagnosis and treatment. Please reach out for help with a friend or family member who can accompany you as this can be tremendously helpful. I hope this helps.
Take care and have a lovely day!
I understand your hesitation to go to the ER however you do need to go to the ER because it would only help with getting your complete assessment and giving you the right diagnosis and treatment. Please reach out for help with a friend or family member who can accompany you as this can be tremendously helpful. I hope this helps.
Take care and have a lovely day!
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Hi ajrainbow,
Welcome to HCM Forum.
Considering hesitancy to visit ER to be told its just stress ,conveys that u had similar episodes in past if I am not wrong and had similar answers.
What episodes described by u is typical of Panic attack ( Manifested by sudden onset chest pain,chest tightness,palpitation,tingling numbness in extremities,with generalized weakness , dryness of mouth and impending doom i.e. something bad will happen with my life.
This is episodic and episodes last for few second to minutes and settles its own.
This condition is fully treatable and has neurochemical disturbances as its cause and not only stress(So most of time ECG and Blood -cardiac related investigations comes normal) .
So If u not thoroughly investigated before this for such episode please get it done and then meet to nearest Psychiatrist to avoid further such episodes.
Hope this helps. Best Regards.
Welcome to HCM Forum.
Considering hesitancy to visit ER to be told its just stress ,conveys that u had similar episodes in past if I am not wrong and had similar answers.
What episodes described by u is typical of Panic attack ( Manifested by sudden onset chest pain,chest tightness,palpitation,tingling numbness in extremities,with generalized weakness , dryness of mouth and impending doom i.e. something bad will happen with my life.
This is episodic and episodes last for few second to minutes and settles its own.
This condition is fully treatable and has neurochemical disturbances as its cause and not only stress(So most of time ECG and Blood -cardiac related investigations comes normal) .
So If u not thoroughly investigated before this for such episode please get it done and then meet to nearest Psychiatrist to avoid further such episodes.
Hope this helps. Best Regards.
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Hi,
thanks for using health cae magic.
You should go to ER to rule out the physical causes of your symptoms. Once it is clear that is is becuase of the stress, you should do two things.
1) be happy that is is becuase of stress only and not becuase of any physical problems
2) consult psychiatrist fro the stress management and detailed evaluation.
your psychiatrist may prescribe anti depressant or anti anxiety drugs or may refer you for a sessions of councelling,
meanwhile you can try stress management exercise like relaxation techniques , yoga, meditation or self motivation.
avoid use of excessive csffine, nicotine or alchohol which may in turn , increase anxiety.
I hope you will be fne soon.
thanks
thanks for using health cae magic.
You should go to ER to rule out the physical causes of your symptoms. Once it is clear that is is becuase of the stress, you should do two things.
1) be happy that is is becuase of stress only and not becuase of any physical problems
2) consult psychiatrist fro the stress management and detailed evaluation.
your psychiatrist may prescribe anti depressant or anti anxiety drugs or may refer you for a sessions of councelling,
meanwhile you can try stress management exercise like relaxation techniques , yoga, meditation or self motivation.
avoid use of excessive csffine, nicotine or alchohol which may in turn , increase anxiety.
I hope you will be fne soon.
thanks
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Hello,
Thanks for using health care magic for posting your query.
I have gone through your given history in detail.
It depends a lot on your age. If you are in your 40s-50s it can be a serious cardiac condition and should not be missed. You shouldn't be embarrassed to visit the ER as ECG is the only way things can be confirmed. Moreover even if it is stress related, which can very wellbe, then as a doctor they are supposed to diagnose and relieve the pain for you.Think of taking a threadmill test to diagnose any stress related changes on the ECG.
The other possibility is that it can be a gastritis and reflux disease. You should take a course of ranitidine or rabeprazole. You should avoid spicy food until then.
If it is stress related, do visit a psychiatrist who can evaluate for depression and start you on some drugs which will help in improving your mood.
Hope I am able to answer your concerns.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:
bit.ly/dr-srikanth-reddy
Wish you good health,
Dr. Srikanth Reddy M.D.
Thanks for using health care magic for posting your query.
I have gone through your given history in detail.
It depends a lot on your age. If you are in your 40s-50s it can be a serious cardiac condition and should not be missed. You shouldn't be embarrassed to visit the ER as ECG is the only way things can be confirmed. Moreover even if it is stress related, which can very wellbe, then as a doctor they are supposed to diagnose and relieve the pain for you.Think of taking a threadmill test to diagnose any stress related changes on the ECG.
The other possibility is that it can be a gastritis and reflux disease. You should take a course of ranitidine or rabeprazole. You should avoid spicy food until then.
If it is stress related, do visit a psychiatrist who can evaluate for depression and start you on some drugs which will help in improving your mood.
Hope I am able to answer your concerns.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:
bit.ly/dr-srikanth-reddy
Wish you good health,
Dr. Srikanth Reddy M.D.
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Hi friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic
You have not stated your age, gender, personal habits, family history or co-morbidities
The pain is not very typical, yet it is better to exclude Coronary Artery Disease - EKG & Enzymes.
There need be no hesitation to go to ER
You ought to have a diagnosis...
Don't be embarrassed; Go and see the doctor...
Better be safe than sorry - treated if a problem is found / Happy, if it turns out otherwise
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
Welcome to Health Care Magic
You have not stated your age, gender, personal habits, family history or co-morbidities
The pain is not very typical, yet it is better to exclude Coronary Artery Disease - EKG & Enzymes.
There need be no hesitation to go to ER
You ought to have a diagnosis...
Don't be embarrassed; Go and see the doctor...
Better be safe than sorry - treated if a problem is found / Happy, if it turns out otherwise
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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