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What Causes Poking Pain In Chest?

I have had recurring chest discomfort for the past 3 months, none of any major severity of duration. The most prevalent is a sort of "poking" feeling on the left center portion of my chest. I have also in the last week had that same poking type pain in my left shoulder. At times I feel lightheaded and every now and then I have a pain in my back, specifically right inside the left shoulder blade. I have been to the ER this past Tuesday with the same symptoms and a blood pressure average of about 140/100. I had blood taken and tested and an EKG done, all coming back with no alarming results. I was told to follow up with a cardiologist, for which i do have an appointment on Friday, Jan. 14. I have had anxiety due to stress which has produced two anxiety attacks of significance since late November. The physicians I have seen all say this is due to anxiety, but I cannot help but worry if it's more. Can you please shed some light on what may be occuring? Thank you.
Wed, 8 Nov 2017
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Pulmonologist 's  Response
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
No need to worry for heart diseases related symptoms as your blood pressure and ecg are normal.
Possibility of stress and anxiety related symptoms is more likely.
So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions.
Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution.
You may need anxiolytic drugs (propranolol and flunarizine) too.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.
Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.
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 Poking Pain In Chest?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. No need to worry for heart diseases related symptoms as your blood pressure and ecg are normal. Possibility of stress and anxiety related symptoms is more likely. So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. You may need anxiolytic drugs (propranolol and flunarizine) too. Don t worry, you will be alright with all these. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.