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I have this problem that occurs due to the gag reflex (like when I brush my teeth) that causes me to vomit. Starting out the same level as my heart a burning web of pain spreads over the top of my chest & up my neck, which stop at my ears. It tenses the muscles as if I am being choked. It travels to the top of my arms & tenses those muscles but stops at the elbow & causes tingling in the rest of my arm, hand, & fingers. Also it will sometimes cause the sensation to travel to my legs as well. It dosn't happen all the time & sometimes occurs when I bend over frontwards or expert pressure durring a bowel movement. WHAT IS IT? It scares me tremendiously & is very painful. I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia too.

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I have this problem that occurs due to the gag reflex (like when I brush my teeth) that causes me to vomit. Starting out the same level as my heart a burning web of pain spreads over the top of my chest & up my neck, which stop at my ears. It tenses the muscles as if I am being choked. It travels to the top of my arms & tenses those muscles but stops at the elbow & causes tingling in the rest of my arm, hand, & fingers. Also it will sometimes cause the sensation to travel to my legs as well. It dosn't happen all the time & sometimes occurs when I bend over frontwards or expert pressure durring a bowel movement. WHAT IS IT? It scares me tremendiously & is very painful. I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia too.

Hi miss annette, thank you for bringing us your question. Can you tell me:
When did you have the first episode, and how long do the episodes last (avg) before you return to normal?
Have you had any testing done? (results if any)
You have obviously been through a great deal, and I am deeply sorry. I know you are scared; I believe a good plan is essential here. I'll be happy to provide some potential concerns to investigate and help you form one.

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Positive feedback and any bonus would be appreciated. Thank you, Christy

Reply to Christy Hammond's Post: I believe the first episode happened after the birth of my second daughter in 8/94. Maybe about one to two years after.

They last less than a minute, but the pain spreads to other parts of my body within the next minute or so. After the muscle contract the paon & stffness last from a few hours to a few days. I have been tested for just about everything muscle 7 nerve related. The only tests I haven't had are with the heart or vascular. I do however have high colesteral, low maganisium, and of course the fibromyalgia (diagnosed in 10/2000).

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