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Chest pain or Anxiety????

WhymZ
WhymZ
Anyone know the difference, feeling-wise, what the difference is between these two? Have experienced either of these? Is there a rule of thumb to go by?

Thanks for the advice!
DogCrazy
DogCrazy
Dear whymz
I also now have high BP, it was brought on by my constant anxiety (GAD), im on meds but they dont help bring it down any.
I get chest pain but that is strictly from my anxiety.
My BP normally runs at 150/90, with anxiety it can get as high as 200/140 (ER visit).
I have stopped smoking and cut out alcohol and my pressure is now typically 130/80 unless my anxiety is bad and i get up to 170/90.
I exercise heavy duty which helps.
Im hping in another couple of weeks my BP will go down even further.
They do say the longer your BP stays high you can actually do damage to your heart muscle so its best to do everything you can to help lower your BP.
As you can see my (diastolic) bottom number is still high, this is when your heart is at rest which is not good, im afraid it has done some damage and need to get tested.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Only one heart so take care of it ...its damn hard to take care of it especially after many years of practice in destroying it . Anxiety is very hard on the heart. I do now know the difference , Chest pain causes anxiety which multiplys the anxiety even moreif the pain is bad enough and if stressful emotional feeling of anger or or any number of upset occurs before the pain then that is anxiety causing the the chest pain you'll know by simply asking yourself if you were upset , nervous ,or worried before the pain . nontheless you have find calming methods forinstance , I try to do deep breathing exercises and clear my mind and think of pleasant things my rehab instructor does yoga for herself and I plan on having soft subliminal music playing while I type here on the computer or while I'm surfing . Sometimes too much calm can cause anxiety so a good conversation whith someone can help ...anyhow in my opinion I think you'll know by which came first but if you have chest pain go to the ER or your doctor .
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hi whymz,
I am also new to this chest pain high blood pressure. I went to the ER friday by ambulance with chest pain, and tingling in my face. My bp was sky high. I got treated, put in meds and sent home. Over the weekend, I had chest pain on and off, with a severe headache. I went back on Monday to the ER, and they told me to go back to the doctor. I never had chest pain before. It actually work me up at night over the weekend. Any advice I would appreciate.