Question 1

panic disorder an chest pains. ?

Accepted Answer

MVP: in the setting of panic disorder can be diagnosed with an echocardiogram. One can sometimes hear the valve click with a stethoscope exam. See your doctor about this. Typically one feels sudden sharp pains in the chest.

Question 2

is chest pain a common symptom of panic disorder or anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Yes!: It is one of the main symptom of a panic attack (present in at least 40% of panic attacks).  Google to get a detailed comparison between anxiety chest pain (acp) and cardiac chest pain (ccp).

Question 3

im having chest pain, it might be due to anxiety. not sure when i should seek medical attention or not.  i have post ventricular fribulation which rears its head when im stressed. i had panic disorder years ago and still battle anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Chest pain:  When it comes to new-onset chest pain - it may be prudent to have it assessed. Hopefully you will be medically cleared &amp; can  address that anxiety. Aim for daily exercise, 8 hours of sleep per night &amp; good nutrition w 5 servings of veggies &amp; 4 of fruit per day. Try tai chi, yoga, Qi Gong, progressive muscle relaxation, deep breathing exercises &amp; meditation.

Question 4

on meds for anxiety/panic disorder so why is it my heart rate is still fast and chest and heart hurts dr said its my anxiety.heart dr said heart is ok?

Accepted Answer

Being on meds: doesn't automatically mean that your symptoms will be well controlled. Have your medications been optimized? Are you using non-pharmacologic techniques as well? There are a # of ways to address anxiety: Cognitive behavioral therapy, behavior modification, individual psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, , Qi Gong, Tai Chi, Acupuncture, Acupressure, Homeopathy, meditation, Yoga &amp; exercise program.

Question 5

i am 21 wth a panic disorder and i am currently having mild chest pain, only when i move fast, but i've done a lot of heart tests, should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Not cardiac: Mostly lf your had heart tests then your heart is okay. You may want to check your heart rate, this may be causing chest pain and anxiety.

Question 6

if i'm having hot flashes, back pain , chest  pain, fear to be sick. just feel safe with my husband around me. am i having a panic disorder?

Accepted Answer

Could be but........: The symptoms you described could occur during a panic attack. However, if this is the first time you are experiencing these symptoms and you have no previous underlying medical/psychiatric or stressful situations that would account for them, then get checked out as soon as you can.

Question 7

i have panic disorder, see a therapist and have had my heart checked which is said to be healthy. since last july i battle panic attacks every day. i have chest pain and palpitations. how do i cope?

Accepted Answer

Get a heart check up: Getting a stress test may help alleviate your fears. Once you are certain no heart issues are present, then it becomes a matter of either counseling, group therapy, or medication therapy.

Question 8

chest pain, like a sore heart pain, for 15 days now. the pain was strong when i moved my torso. pain is on the left and in  middle. gets more uncomfortable in bed, feel nauseous as well. started serdep for panic disorder. should i just wait it out?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety/ Panic: I understand your distress.
Your symptoms are likely due to Anxiety due to stresses in your life.
Panic Disorder is acute, intense and short lasting . It can reoccur.
Serdep is a Medication for Depression and panic Disorder.
Please see a Psychiatrist for:
•	Diagnosis 
•	Therapy for stresses in your life
•	Medications 
•	Breathing Relaxation
•	Meditation
•	Yoga
•	Guided Visual Imagery

Question 9

pulse at 111 bpm but has decreased. slight tightness on left side of chest. heart stress/ekg test all great results. i have anxiety/panic disorder.

Accepted Answer

Highly: unlikely that you have heart disease.
Highly likely the anxiety/panic needs to be addressed. There are pharmacologic (anti anxiety agents) and non-pharmacologic (biofeedback, T.M. Acupuncture)
ways of dealing..

Good luck.....BE WELL
Hope this helps!
Dr Z

Question 10

mallory-weiss tear from vomiting. doc said ok but 4 days later have stomach/chest pain trouble breathing. have panic disorder too, anxiety symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Mallory Weiss: Most mw tears are indeed minor and self limited.  They will heal without any help as long as you can keep from vomiting.  Continued or worsening pain might prompt a relook.  Anxiety could certainly make your symptoms more noticeable.

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I am 21 wth a panic disorder and i am currently having mild chest pain, only when i move fast, but i've done a lot of heart tests, should i be worried?

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If i'm having hot flashes, back pain , chest pain, fear to be sick. just feel safe with my husband around me. am i having a panic disorder?

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I have panic disorder, see a therapist and have had my heart checked which is said to be healthy. since last july i battle panic attacks every day. i have chest pain and palpitations. how do i cope?

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Chest pain, like a sore heart pain, for 15 days now. the pain was strong when i moved my torso. pain is on the left and in middle. gets more uncomfortable in bed, feel nauseous as well. started serdep for panic disorder. should i just wait it out?

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Pulse at 111 bpm but has decreased. slight tightness on left side of chest. heart stress/ekg test all great results. i have anxiety/panic disorder.

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Mallory-weiss tear from vomiting. doc said ok but 4 days later have stomach/chest pain trouble breathing. have panic disorder too, anxiety symptoms?

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