A member asked:

I mentioned earlier about chest pains and got answer as anxiety! i also har pains n left arm and down left side of neck! ekg and e go normal. ideas?

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Dr. Lynne Weixel answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Real sensations: Real sensations of pain are caused by effects of stress hormones and chronic inflammation from an Anxiety Disorder. That's a reason to deal w/ it ASAP. Over time actual tissue/organ damage occurs. Don't feel dismissed when a provider says it's not your heart - it's anxiety. This is good! So far, your heart has not been damaged. Do deal w/ anxiety. A CBT therapist can teach skills and add Rx PRN.

Answered 7/20/2014

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