Question 1

i have sharp pain in the center of my chest. hurts to touch. painful to take a deep breath, laugh, or stretch. though it was from anxiety at first. ?

Accepted Answer

Pain: There are several possibilities for the kind of pain you describe. Musculoskeletal is the most likely perhaps inflammation in the costochondral junctions, but other things are possible.

Question 2

i have sharp pain in the center of my chest. hurts to touch. hurts to take deep breath, laugh, or stretch. though it was from anxiety at first. im 16.

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Costochondritis = : inflammation of the cartilage that connects ribs to the breastbone, or costosternal junction. Local swelling + pain that worsens as you describe + local tenderness = Tietze Syndrome. Causes = unrecognized injury, coughing, etc. or unknown. Ibuprofen, avoiding painful actions Lidoderm patches &amp; local steroid injections reduce pain, but they last 6 or &gt; wks. &amp; stop on their own.Painful, but benign

Question 3

been having chest pain off and on for the last 4 years at the sternum area. hurts to press on the sternum and sob that i think is related to anxiety ?

Accepted Answer

Chest pain: The fact that it has been going on for 4 years make a serious problem unlikely. Also, the way you describe it with pain to touch makes a condition call costochondritis, an inflammation of the chest wall, more likely, although this condition can also be worsened by anxiety.

Question 4

the right side of my chest & neck hurt could it be anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety: Symptoms on one side, as you described, are unusual for anxiety. Consult your pcp for workup to be on safe side.

Question 5

can anxiety make your chest hurt? i suffer from severe anxiety

Accepted Answer

Many things: Anxiety can cause almost any symptom. Many things can help anxiety- which will help most depends on the causes. 
Try to eat healthy (avoid sugar, caffeine),exercise,meditate daily,do yoga,get counseling,get enough sleep, take B vitamins &amp; magnesium, drink tulsi tea, take ashwagandha, and/or consult with a homeopath. It may not be necessary to do all of these things but each is likely to help!

Question 6

does costochondritis recur easily? haven't had problems in a while now my chest hurts again in the same place. does anxiety make it worse?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It does tend to recur. Muscle tension makes it worse, so one could expect anxiety to be a factor.

Question 7

i'm 24 been dealing with sharp chest pains on left side for years people to me anxiety but hurts. when movin breathin layin down etc.. should i worry?

Accepted Answer

Get an evaluation: I can't really tell from your question what you have done to get this evaluated. It is worth seeing your doctor and getting a good history and physical done. Your doctor will want to find out when it happens, if there are things that make it worse or better, exactly what the pain feels like, and if there are other symptoms (shortness of breath, racing heart, anxiety, etcetera).

Question 8

do you think worry/anxiety could make your chest hurt?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety shows itself: In may ways.  One can mentally obsess over things that frighten the person or do behaviors to keep danger away, e..g, ritual behaviors, checking and re-checking.  Physically there can be heart palpitations, shortness of breath, sweating, sleeplessness, etc.  Please go to a mental health professional for support if you think you have an anxiety disorder.  Please see doc to rule out medical issues.

Question 9

anxiety is overwhelming me. what can i do without drugs.  my chest hurtts, my head hurts.  please help.

Accepted Answer

Try: Breathe slowly and close your eyes. Sometimes this meditation can calm you down. Write down your thoughts on a piece of paper. Talk to your family and loved ones. If still overwhelmed see your doctor for further treatment. Good luck

Question 10

sometimes my chest will hurt so bad i feel like i can't breathe, how can i tell if this is anxiety induced or costochondritis, something i've had befo?

Accepted Answer

Chest hurts: Chest pain can be due to many causes.Left sided chest pain can be due to heart problem and can be associated with difficulty in breathing.It can come from lungs and pleura which is the covering membrane of lungs, it can come from gastr esophageal reflux and of course chondrochondritis and sometime due to anxiety and panick attacks.You should see you doctor and find out what is causing and get treat.

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I have sharp pain in the center of my chest. hurts to touch. painful to take a deep breath, laugh, or stretch. though it was from anxiety at first. ?

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I have sharp pain in the center of my chest. hurts to touch. hurts to take deep breath, laugh, or stretch. though it was from anxiety at first. im 16.

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Been having chest pain off and on for the last 4 years at the sternum area. hurts to press on the sternum and sob that i think is related to anxiety ?

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The right side of my chest & neck hurt could it be anxiety?

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Can anxiety make your chest hurt? i suffer from severe anxiety

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Does costochondritis recur easily? haven't had problems in a while now my chest hurts again in the same place. does anxiety make it worse?

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I'm 24 been dealing with sharp chest pains on left side for years people to me anxiety but hurts. when movin breathin layin down etc.. should i worry?

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Anxiety is overwhelming me. what can i do without drugs. my chest hurtts, my head hurts. please help.

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Sometimes my chest will hurt so bad i feel like i can't breathe, how can i tell if this is anxiety induced or costochondritis, something i've had befo?

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