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What Causes Chest Pain On Left Side?

Hi, i have been having chest pains for about 4 days know closer to my left side. Although i have a very stressfull life from school, friends, family(my parents seperated), I am a very active person. I love weightlifting and cardio, and have been doing it consistently for about 2 years. i have a decent build and i stray away from smoking, drinking, drugs, and drink plenty of water. My diet is great, i only eat whole grains, i eat alot of protein, and veggies, and stay away from fast food. I am 17 years old. but i take zoloft, and wellbutrin for depression and anxiety. I also have been taking pre workout supplements that contain ingredients such as caffeine. my nurse in school said that its probably just anxiety or the weather since it has been rainy and humid for a straight week. I am actually about to go to a hospital right now but before i go i would just like to get another source of help because i am extrememly worried about this. I recently dropped my zoloft from 150mg to 125 mg, does that have anything to do with it? thanks
Wed, 20 Jul 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of stress and anxiety related chest pain is more.
At your age of 17 years, heart diseases are unlikely.
And yes, decreasing dose of anxiety medicine can cause worsening of anxiety symptoms. You are also having other stressors which contribute more in your symptoms.
So in my opinion, you should consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions.
Discuss your problems, stressors with psychiatrist and find out the solutions.
Don't decrease dose by your own.
Counselling plays very important role along with anxiolytic drugs in control of symptoms.
Don't worry, you will be alright.
Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Chest Pain On Left Side?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of stress and anxiety related chest pain is more. At your age of 17 years, heart diseases are unlikely. And yes, decreasing dose of anxiety medicine can cause worsening of anxiety symptoms. You are also having other stressors which contribute more in your symptoms. So in my opinion, you should consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Discuss your problems, stressors with psychiatrist and find out the solutions. Don t decrease dose by your own. Counselling plays very important role along with anxiolytic drugs in control of symptoms. Don t worry, you will be alright. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.