How can you tell the difference between anxiety chest pain and a heart attack?
I have really bad anxiety and i am CONSTANTLY worrying that something is wrong with me i always think i’m going to die , well i had my first panic attack last month and went to the ER and they did a EKG and my heart was fine. Well, I’ve been really stressed out latley and i’m having chest pains on the side and it hurts in my hand but it starts and then it goes away. I feel like I have to burp some too, this is what happened after my anxiety attack.
Chosen Answer:
You’re having an axiety attack. Please talk to your doctor about treating the anxiety.
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on: 10th November 11
31 de August, 2011 at 1:45 pm
If you ever have a heart attack, you’ll know. Trust me on that.
31 de August, 2011 at 1:47 pm
You’re having an axiety attack. Please talk to your doctor about treating the anxiety.
2 de September, 2011 at 5:52 pm
I found this from “The Chemistry of Calm”, Life Extension.
When the brain produces a neurotransmitter, it starts with a raw ingredient, usually an amino acid from the diet or another chemical that is already present in the brain. Enzymes are then used to convert the amino acid into the needed brain chemical. By understanding this process in detail, we can take measures to assure an ample supply of the raw ingredients and also enhance the activity of the enzymes. There are various cofactors, for example, that help the enzymes work faster (e.g., the B vitamins).
Understanding the function of nutrients allows for more subtle and natural interventions than standard medical practice, and if they are taken appropriately, I believe that they can work better and have fewer side effects than medication.
Brain Chemical
Role in the Fear Circuitry
Nutritional Support
Glutamate, the excitatory chemical
Heightens overall brain activity
Taurine, NAC, green tea, vitamin D3, magnesium, omega-3s
GABA, the inhibitory chemical
Slows overall brain activity
GABA, L-theanine, taurine, vitamin B6, zinc, inositol, herbal therapies
Norepinephrine, the arousal chemical
Raises level of alertness
L-theanine, NAC, omega-3s, inositol
Dopamine, the reward chemical
Focuses attention and enhances pleasure and reward
L-theanine, B vitamins, omega-3s, St. John’s wort, ginkgo
Serotonin, the soothing chemical
Calms, regulates sleep and appetite, protects against stress
Tryptophan/5-HTP, DHEA, folic acid, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin D, omega-3s, St. John’s wort
CRH/cortisol, the stress hormone
Prolonged elevation leads to fat storage, insulin resistance, degenerative brain disorders, memory loss, inflammation
DHEA, B vitamins, antioxidants, herbal adaptogens
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