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Suggest Treatment For Rib Popping And Discomfort In The Left Side Of My Chest Inspite Of Having Anxiety Disorder

I have been diagnosed with anxiety disorder for last 6months. I am overweight and started exercising since 6months and lost 20 kgs in 6months.i am experiencing rib popping and discomfort in the left side of my chest for last 5 months.i have done my tests related to heart and all seems normal.apart from rib popping/snapping I get left side chest pains and occasionally jaw pain.i have irritation on my right shoulder blade which burns on touching and gives sharp pains at times which last for a minute .i have food in small quantities and eat on time specially at night.i even take antacid tablets at times after meals fearing of acid reflux.my life is not the same I have done CBT sessions as well but that didn't help me much except the breathing exercises which i still do.i am fed up of this. The mentioned pains occur when there is no anxiety at all its when I am doing normal things and suddenly it hits. Now i constantly fear of having a heart attack anytime.Dr please help me to get back the real me.i request you to keep this confidential and not make my query public.thanks.
Fri, 28 Mar 2014
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Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns

I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. You cannot say that you do not have anxiety symptoms because "constant fear of having a heart attack anytime" is an anxiety symptom. From simple anxiety disorder, I think you had developed somatoform disorder. You can get back to normal life if you do not ignore the advices given by your psychiatrist and CBT therapist. CBT is well known as a cure for every anxiety disorder. Take it as a challenge and do not tire. All the pains you are mentioning are related to somatoform disorder. I think you also have eating disorder. Get yourself tested by a clinical psychologist.

OR Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe some psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition.

Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.
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Suggest Treatment For Rib Popping And Discomfort In The Left Side Of My Chest Inspite Of Having Anxiety Disorder

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. You cannot say that you do not have anxiety symptoms because constant fear of having a heart attack anytime is an anxiety symptom. From simple anxiety disorder, I think you had developed somatoform disorder. You can get back to normal life if you do not ignore the advices given by your psychiatrist and CBT therapist. CBT is well known as a cure for every anxiety disorder. Take it as a challenge and do not tire. All the pains you are mentioning are related to somatoform disorder. I think you also have eating disorder. Get yourself tested by a clinical psychologist. OR Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe some psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.