heart attack or just my head

[worriedd19]

Hello let me start of by saying that I have anxiety like no other I'm scared of being unhealthy! Well about 4 or 5 days ago I started getting an achey upper body, my neck, upper back, armpits, and just recently my jaw felt sore! As if I've been working out all those muscles in that region(which I haven't) I also get a few sharp pains through the sides of my neck they just come and within seconds they are gone! Also my throat as if I have something in stuck in it! I don't have sharp chest pains, I had those a couple of weks ago but it was only the chest pain nothing else! I also feel as if my face is slightly hot like a fever, but I don't feel weak, but these last couple of days I have felt a little tired, no neasea, chest pain, or dizziness involved, just soreness in upper body, also the inside of my mouth feels hot, and constant bad odor inside, I ned to know if it could be signs of it or not, alos if my anxiety could cause those symptoms? How long do symptoms last before heart attack, also my pains are really mild, they feel irritating is all not extreme!
  

[worriedd19]

Also I've been having anxiety for the last few weeks from HIV scare! So now I feel as if I am having early heart attack symptoms

[sheldon358]

This doesn't sound particularly like heart attack. And yes, sore muscles and all the other symptoms you describe can be caused by anxiety, especially if the anxiety is extreme and lasts for an entire day or longer.

I think it's worth going to a doctor, for two reasons. One is just to make sure your heart is OK. Another is, if you get anxiety attacks like this often, it may be worth to start treating them.

In the future, though, if you suspect having a heart attack, don't wait for 5 days. Go to an ER right away.

[ms_matte]

I have also lately been having discomfort in my neck/jaw.  I thought it was b/c I had a tooth on that side that needed a root canal.  root canal was done over a week ago and still no relief.  it hurts to open my mouth wide, my throat is sore, my ear feels blocked, all of this on the same side.  I don't have the answer but glad to hear someone else has the same thing.  :)