Originally Posted by
Karahi
See I have very similar symptoms. All left side. I've been to the doctor numerous times worrying it was cardiac or something only to be told "your blood work, EKG, etc. all came out perfect! Better than mine!" and /still/ fret about it. In my case, when I'm thinking rationally, I think it's related to my work as a waiter. I often carry a large amount of stuff awkwardly on my left arm. It could also be that and the fact that I swallow air a lot (a symptom of my anxiety and the improper breathing that ensues.) I also have terrible posture.
I think, if your doctor has ruled out anything concerning it's probably something along those lines. A combination of different things and maybe your anxiety amplifying symptoms.
I was getting pain in my left arm and chest and shoulder and jaw and I was SO sure it was something terrible (and still worry to this day). But in my mind, I know it's nothing. See, I put pressure on different parts of my arm and chest and what not and found certain points that hurt when touched. Damaged muscles from improper use over a long time. And the jaw? I have a wisdom tooth coming in.
I've since been focusing on ways to avoid such muscle strain with some success (the symptoms are nowhere near as severe) but it's taking a long time to recover from the damage. It may take time for you too.