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What Causes Chronic Tightness In Arm And Chest?

i have been experiencing severe tightness and pain in my left arm and left breast for almost 8 yrs...the pain happens around my period either before or after. i have had 3 ecgs in this whole period and each was normal. during the attack my bp always comes normal and once was even low...i am at the end of my ether here as every time it happens i think its heart attack but now after all these years it seems like the boy calling wolf story...but i still worry as i don't want to die in my sleep...please help it just doesnt want to go away....
Mon, 30 Oct 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
First of all no need to worry for heart diseases or death because your ECG s are normal at 3 different occasions.
Your symptoms characteristically appear during periods.
So possibility of stress and anxiety related symptoms is more likely.
Periods are very stressful for some females.
So consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions.
Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.
You may need anxiolytic drugs too.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Chronic Tightness In Arm And Chest?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. First of all no need to worry for heart diseases or death because your ECG s are normal at 3 different occasions. Your symptoms characteristically appear during periods. So possibility of stress and anxiety related symptoms is more likely. Periods are very stressful for some females. So consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. You may need anxiolytic drugs too. Don t worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.