A member asked:

When i'm really stressed/anxious for long periods i get jaw pain, palpitations, arm pain. but my heart is fine other than infrequent ectopics. why??

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Anxiety: Increased muscular tension (especially in upper back, neck & jaw) is common with stress/anxiety. More rapid heart beat, pounding heart beat & chest tightness can also occur with stress - especially panic attacks.

Answered 2/20/2015

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