what could this be?

[Linzoid]

Since thursday i haven't been feeling too great. I have had a few pains in my chest and my arms and legs( well just about everywhere actually) it's like every five minutes theres another jabbing pain. Last night i felt a bit short of breath and today i have had palpitations. Not sure if i am just suffering from anxiety or something worse. Don't like to go the docs as i am constantly there with my son as it is.

[leese]

You really should go and see your GP Linzoid - very difficult to diagnose this sort of thing without chatting to you about it - and I'm no GP! However, does sound like it could be anxiety related - ever suffered from panic attacks in the past? The pains you describe, and the palpitations would all tie in with this sort of thing - but then you may not be feeling the remotest bit stressed, so could be something totally different - not sure what tho'.
Palpitations on their own can be caused by excess caffeine/alcohol intake, or some medications. It can also be a sign you're anaemic (as would shortness of breath), but pain is not usually associated with this. Suppose it could be, if you are having a slight panic attack, and finding breathing more laboured, your muscles won't be getting enough oxygen temporarily, so may feel uncomfy (like stitch type pain). Is it like this? Whatever, still advise you to see GP

[Alibubbles]

I suffered like this when I was having panic attacks, it used to happen a lot at night too. I was convinced I was having a heart attack. Mine was due to stress and depression, go and have a chat with your GP to put your mind at rest. I actually went for a private ECG to make sure as I was too embarassed to ask my GP!! I thought he'd think I was a hypochondriac

[Linzoid]

I have been stressed recently.I certainly feel mentally worse than usual!! last week i was having a lot of stressful rows and stuff with dh.As soon as that got sorted thats when i started to feel yukky. I have been feeling pretty miserable and worried about stuff aswell. Don't know if i have had panic attacks but i might have done, alibubbles, what is it like? I think i do spend alot of my time in a state of anxiousness. I can't understand how it would cause sharp little continuous pains tho?? Feeling guilty tonight for being such a cow of a mother all day.