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Paulding, OH

Does anyone ever scared and always think what are u feeling is something else..besides what ur diagnosis is..or is this just anxiety that comes along with it...I am always worried.and especially when I'm waiting on test results to come back..am I the only one who gets this way..I didn't realize this and my husband had to calm me done last night and he said u always get like this when ur waiting g on results..I just felt so weird lots of chest pains like I'm just gonna pads out and have a heart… read more

April 12, 2016
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Members deeply related to the anxiety and fear that comes with waiting for test results while living with fibromyalgia, with many sharing that... Read more

Members deeply related to the anxiety and fear that comes with waiting for test results while living with fibromyalgia, with many sharing that they constantly worry their symptoms might be something more serious than their diagnosis, especially when experiencing chest pain or new symptoms. Several members emphasized that anxiety is a common component of fibromyalgia itself, recommending anti-anxiety medications like buspirone or Klonopin, meditation with earplugs, and reminding themselves that until proven otherwise, new symptoms are likely fibro-related rather than something deadly. A recurring theme was the crucial role of supportive partners who provide grounding and perspective during panic moments, and the comfort of knowing others share the same fears of needing help when alone or feeling like they're dying despite tests showing nothing serious.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I just read about your pain in your chest. If doctor is saying it is fibro I think you can trust him. I get pain in my chest too. I will frequently get one just under my right breast, which obviously isn't close to the heart but can be a spasm. I've also had those pains all over the heart region, but I can tell it is in the muscles in the ribs.

I'm going to sum this up: anxiety is a component of fibromyalgia. So is pain in any of your muscles in your body, which include your chest wall. So both of these things are coming together; you feel pain in your chest and you're prone to panic. Sounds like it's causing a loop: I hurt, is it my heart? (Panic.) Then the pain will probably get worse as being ANXIOUS and upset will make the pain WORSE.

See why I suggest meds? Now, if you're one of those (up to now) lucky people who never had to worry about your moods, that is awesome. But if you can short circuit your panic and be able to think rationally, you may not even need to keep taking anti-anxiety/anti-depression meds.

Hope this helps. Sometimes just knowing other people have gone through this crap helps. (Yes, it is crap.)

April 12, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

All the time...at the beginning I was put through so many test and seeing so many specialist. I'm now starting to get more anxiety and feel like my nerves are at there limit. I put earplugs in and try to meditate.

April 13, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Always have had anxiety and I take buspirone for it And yes I stress over every test

April 12, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Anxiety does go along with this thing. Sounds like you are having panic attacks, which is one way anxiety expresses itself. I still recommend talking to your doctor, because there are medications that can calm you down. Why suffer from excess anxiety along with all the other crap?

April 12, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I also always think and feel like I am always going to die..I'm so scared to die..but do u ever envision being somewhere and scared to ask for help or falling over and there is know one there to help..yeah I def. Need to b on antidepressants but they make me feel more weird..can't ever get past first pill.

April 12, 2016

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