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Oct 15, 2009, 12:23 AM
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Member Since: Mar 2009
Location: So Cal
Posts: 3,342
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(((((DPS)))))
Gentle hugs for you friend!!  I'm sorry you had an experience in group last night that caused you anxiety. Maybe PCP is right and it is an anxiety attack...but the nurse in me has a couple questions.
1) Have you had any long travel by car or plane recently (within the last few days)?
2) Have you been overly exerting yourself physically (recently)?
3) Have you had any discomfort in your calves (recently)?
4) Does this sharp pain get worse when you take a deep breath or move?
5) What makes it better?
6) What makes it worse?
Ultimately...if you are having chest pain...regardless of whether your PCP states it is anxiety, I recommend being evaluated by and ER physician. I know this is VERY expensive...and I don't know if you have insurance or not...but I'd rather see you properly evaluated and find it's anxiety, then see something get missed.
If this gets any worse...call for a ride to the ER. In the meantime, can you work on some self soothing and relaxation techniques to attempt to calm your inner anxiety?
Keep us posted!! 
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