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Shortness of breath and chest pain, is it really anxiety? 21 yrs old, and doctors say its anxiety because all tests negative. been to 3 docs. help?

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Dr. Rhonda Simons answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Anxiety vs CP: I have found that anxiety can cause palpitations and chest pain, and that palpatations can cause the feeling of anxiety and then chest pain. If you are on atenolol for a fast heart rate, the high rate might be making you feel anxious--which releases more stress hormones and causes more anxiety and a higher heart rate. Have you had an ekg, echo, ; tilt table test? Doc ruled out pots?

Answered 8/7/2018

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