Question 1

could this be a panic attack or something else? lately i have been getting an icy feeling in my chest, making me short of breath, and like someone is squeezing my left arm tightly.  the pain lasts for a few seconds and goes away, but over the last few day

Accepted Answer

Hello, : Hello, this is a psychiatrist answering.  Since you have a previous history of panic attacks, you would be likely to recognize the symptoms.  Panic attacks usually last ten minutes or less.  Symptoms can include: chest tightness or pain; breathing rapidly with possible shortness of breath, nausea or butterflies in stomach sensation, feeling of panic or extreme anxiety; feeling dizzy or lightheaded; fear of dying or going crazy; sensation of unrealness; numbness or tingling; heart beating faster or pounding harder, etc. Do not know your age, if you are normal weight or obese, if you have high blood pressure, high cholesterol or trigylcerides, other health problems etc. I know that you would like to avoid going to the er due to insurance issues, but i honestly do not kow the cause of your symptoms.  The constellation of shortness of breath, chest discomfort and a tight squeezing sensation of your left arm is of concern.

Question 2

can a cold give you a heaviness feeling on your chest?

Accepted Answer

Yes a chest cold: can give a heaviness in the chest. Best to see doctor  and be checked to rule out pneumonia or other cause. Less likely cardiac at age 28.

Question 3

i don't think you guys are even reading my questions. cold feeling in my chest that bothers me a lot. i have to wear a jacket. it's not normal right?

Accepted Answer

Hmmm...: This is a challenging question given what is presented. A localized sensation of cold in the chest could be how your body interprets pain in the region--for instance, an erosion (sore) in the esophagus or stomach may be perceived in many ways by an individual. True loss of core temperature could be a thyroid issue or low blood sugar. I would first recommend an exam and possibly chest XR to start.

Question 4

hi i am currently feeling like if i have something stuck in my chest and it feels really cold it hurts a lot.

Accepted Answer

IcePickToTheHeart?: Live in Alaska? Swallow an ice cube? Huffing nitrous? I guess not. If it hurts that bad go get it checked out. Maybe a chest x-ray is in order. It usually turns out to be nothing (maybe a muscle spasm, or mild inflammation) but then again it could be something more serious, so why take a chance unless you are feeling better?

Question 5

feeling cold in right side of chest? reason behind that

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Unusual ....: I am presuming you sense coldness, but that side of your chest is NOT colder to touch. Most would suggest an unusual neurologic problem, associated with diabetes or alcohol use perhaps, which alters nerve sensation. Other thoughts include side effect from anti-anxiety/anti-depressant medication, an unusual sign of anemia or even running a low grade fever. Plan to discuss with your doctor.

Question 6

hi. for a few days now, i've been feeling a weird cold sensation on the left side of my chest/around the heart region.i am 26, female.

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This is unlikely to: be cardiac  in nature. It may be related to your skin or nerves. If the symptoms persist you should see a health care provider who can examine you.

Question 7

i went for a 5km walk at 6 in the morning, it was very cold .  i now have a burning feeling in my chest when i exercise . what can i take to reduce this. thanks?

Accepted Answer

? bronchospasm: meaning: tightening of lower airways due to cold air, you want to warm up first, cover your mouth and nose to help warming the air coming in, see your doctor for assessment and prescription for a bronchodilator inhaler to use before you start your exercise in any environment, good luck

Question 8

after having cold drinks i have start feeling out of breath. for quite some time i can feel a congetion in chest. it was not like this a year before.?

Accepted Answer

Chilling' out: For some folks, cold can make their airways spasm and narrow ("bronchospasm"). This is like the reaction that people with asthma have. If this happens all the time (and you really like eating or drinking cold things), consider using an inhaler.

Question 9

mild left chest pain (icy hot feeling), same feeling in left arm & some weakness/numbness. (feeling comes & goes) left jaw pain when i yawned, now feels numb/weak. feeling anxious. (am normally an anxious person) what is it? remedies?

Accepted Answer

: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without taking additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see your doctor and discuss if you may be depressed. Counter-intuitive as it may seem, exercise may help. Start with low intensity exercise such as walking and gradually increase the intensity as tolerated. Drink more water. Wish you good health!

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Could this be a panic attack or something else? lately i have been getting an icy feeling in my chest, making me short of breath, and like someone is squeezing my left arm tightly. the pain lasts for a few seconds and goes away, but over the last few day

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Can a cold give you a heaviness feeling on your chest?

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I don't think you guys are even reading my questions. cold feeling in my chest that bothers me a lot. i have to wear a jacket. it's not normal right?

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Hi i am currently feeling like if i have something stuck in my chest and it feels really cold it hurts a lot.

A member asked:

Feeling cold in right side of chest? reason behind that

A member asked:

Hi. for a few days now, i've been feeling a weird cold sensation on the left side of my chest/around the heart region.i am 26, female.

A member asked:

I went for a 5km walk at 6 in the morning, it was very cold . i now have a burning feeling in my chest when i exercise . what can i take to reduce this. thanks?

A member asked:

After having cold drinks i have start feeling out of breath. for quite some time i can feel a congetion in chest. it was not like this a year before.?

A member asked:

Mild left chest pain (icy hot feeling), same feeling in left arm & some weakness/numbness. (feeling comes & goes) left jaw pain when i yawned, now feels numb/weak. feeling anxious. (am normally an anxious person) what is it? remedies?

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