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What Is The Diagnosis For Dizziness, Tightness In Chest And Pain In Sternum?

Yesterday I went to the ER with dizziness, tightness in my chest, tenderness in my chest cavity, pain shooting from the sternum straight through to my back and shortness of breath. My BP was 144/ 110 and pulse was over 92. I had an EKG that showed no abnormality. My blood work showed an elevation in the white cells and a chest x-ray was ordered-again, normal...the doctor decided to order a CT scan of my chest using dye. The results were normal. He palpated my sides and chest area trying to feel lumps, I kept jumping in pain. No lumps found. I have been suffering with neurological symptoms that mimic Multiple Sclerosis and had all of the tests done. Every test keeps coming back normal. I am puzzled as are the doctors who treated me. Is there another way to diagnose me? Should I keep seeking opinions or get a genetic test done?
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concernconcern.
No need to worry for heart diseases as your ecg is normal.
You are having chest pain and tenderness (pain on pressing), so possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more.
Your chest tightness and dizziness are due to stress and anxiety.
So consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on it's solution.
You may need anxiolytic drugs too. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.
Apply warm water pad on affected areas. Avoid movements causing pain. Avoid bad postures in sleep. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Take painkiller like ibuprofen.
Don't worry, you will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Is The Diagnosis For Dizziness, Tightness In Chest And Pain In Sternum?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concernconcern. No need to worry for heart diseases as your ecg is normal. You are having chest pain and tenderness (pain on pressing), so possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more. Your chest tightness and dizziness are due to stress and anxiety. So consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on it s solution. You may need anxiolytic drugs too. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. Avoid movements causing pain. Avoid bad postures in sleep. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Take painkiller like ibuprofen. Don t worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.