anemia, anxiety, and fatigue

[kelle619]

Hi guys..
Lately I have been going through a lot of stress, anxiety and also some depression. Mostly its over money issues, personal family stuff also, and my hypochondrosis has been through the roof. Anyway, I have had tons of blood work done. Including heart enzymes tests. I have an echocardiogram coming up, holter monitor, nuclear stress testing, and possibly Cath with angiogram. I am dizzy every day, have pains in my chest in the same spot, my hear races and I'm always tired. My blood work came back fine, but I'm a bit concerned with my hemoglobin. It came back as 12.2. It says normal, but isn't that low normal. Wouldn't that call for an iron supplement. I'm thinking maybe that's why I feel this way, or there is a heart problem, or just stress and depression..I don't know what to think anymore. Has anyone else felt this way?

[LRon]

You don't give your age, but nevertheless it seems a lot like your heart is almost certainly fine and its just anxiety messing with you. Been there, done that, and still sometimes do!

I've had all the tests you've done except the heart cath. I suggest you skip that as it carries with it a slight risk. IMHO it should only be done if one of the other tests shows something isn't quite right, which probably won't happen. See a psychologist/therapist about getting some therapy so you can identify and tackle the root cause(s) of your anxiety, health phobias, etc. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help a great deal. Best wishes!

[Embrace123]

That's good you're blood pressure is always good.. Mine is always high .. I think you will be fine ... Describe you're chest pain ?

[kelle619]

I also wanted to add my blood pressure is always fine.