Q: Daily, sharp pain in chest
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on March 14th, 2007
Starting several years ago, I would get very sharp and searing pains and spasms in my chest every 3 or so months. The pain was so much that I am left energyless and fatigued for several minutes after the pains. They are located where my right breast is, but underneath, where the ribs seem to be. However, I was very stressed this February and I started getting over 30-40 of those pains DAILY. The frequency and intensity increased when my stress levels increased, and decreased likewise. Other symptoms also accompany these pains. I find it hard to breathe, and no matter how deep I breathe, it doesn't seem to be enough, and my ribs start to hurt but my body feels like I don't have enough air. My entire chest feels like someone is sitting on it, and I start to get dizzy, and my eyes start to lose focus when this happens. Sometimes I will begin to shake uncontrollably and become very cold to the touch. Can anyone help me diagnose these symptoms? I'm kind of worried. Thank you!
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