Hi all, this is my first time posting here! The short version of my story is: I had my first panic attack about 4 months ago and since then my body hasn't been the same. I feel pain in my neck, between my shoulder blades and a tightness in my throat on most days, however after countless scans my Dr believes there is nothing wrong with me and that this is all anxiety related.
For anyone who can be bothered ready, here is my more detailed story: About 4 months ago I was at the cinema when I began feeling a really sharp pain in my right shoulder blade, this developed into palpitations and numbness in my right arm. I went to ER and after a few hours there was sent home with nothing. I saw my Dr who believed it was all anxiety related due to a panic attack, and since then I've had countless symptoms. I saw a Neurologist due to headaches, had an MRI which found a Chiari Type 1 Malformation I was convinced this was the cause. I then saw a Neurosurgeon who said that my scans are fine and aren't the cause of my symptoms. I've had blood tests, chest and neck x-rays, allergy testing and everything is clear. I've been on more medication over the last 4 months than I have ever been in my entire life.
I was referred to a Psychologist, who in my opinion was terrible, and stopped going. To this day I still have the neck pain, and tightness in my throat. My Dr acknowledged that I've had various sinus infections this year, however has no idea what is causing these symptoms.
I'm convinced that I have a mystery illness that is going to kill me, I can't sleep some nights because I'm scared I won't wake up, I feel like I can't make concrete plans for my future because I might die tomorrow.
I appreciate anyone who has taken the time to read this long post, and would appreciate any advice, experience or to know I'm not alone. Much love to everyone!
