Okay, this is really weirding me out. What do you think? Am I going crazy?

Sunkist said:
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Honestly, I think we’re just having a conversation. If something’s really wrong with our bodies, we should see a doctor. They have the right equipment and know what they’re doing.

I have a friend who once felt like something was tight around her neck. She called her family and friends to ask what was going on. One friend scared her and said she might be dying, so she rushed to the hospital. The doctor checked her and told her she’d just put her sweater on the wrong way.
 

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that makes it even worst - all chipping in and just causing confusing - it's like sitting in front of a medical tribunal - and I 've been in a few believe me - but then they don't disclose it to the 'patient' they discuss amongst themselves and let the treating doctor know ? mind you if you wanna label it just for fun a non-medical qualified group game then that's different we can really have some fun then?
 
Naturally said:
A bit strange, eh. This is what I'm able to find out and sounds reasonable ...

What you’re describing sounds startling, but it’s not a sign of psychosis, especially since you’re questioning it and checking with others. That insight alone is reassuring.

The “poke” feeling could come from a very small muscle spasm, a nerve firing, or even a brief electrical signal in your body. Nerves don’t always report accurately, and your brain can interpret it as something touching you, even when nothing did. This is surprisingly common and usually harmless.

Sitting at a desk for long periods, posture, or even minor electrolyte or hydration changes can trigger sensations like this. Anxiety can also amplify them, making them feel more external than they really are.

If it keeps happening or starts to interfere with your daily life, it’s reasonable to check in with a doctor or neurologist. But for now, it’s likely just one of those odd, brief body sensations that all of us notice sometimes. You’re not going crazy.
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An AI response? If so, you should mark it as so.
 

smiley said:
which would make it even worse in a way - get your diagnoses free from friends and colleagues on senior forums via AI!!
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Read carefully before assuming. No one was asking for a diagnosis. I shared general information I’d looked up and clearly said that’s what it was. That’s called discussion, not diagnosis. If you’re uncomfortable with people sharing researched information, you’re not required to participate. But if you do, it would be nice if your comments were on topic.

Summary: Read carefully. I shared information, not a diagnosis. Stick to the topic or don’t comment.
 
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officerripley said:
This is what I think is going on with me: starting about a month ago, every so often I get an intense, sharp pain behind my left breast feels like there's a knife inside there trying to stab its way out. So I told my nurse (she's my primary care provider) and she had me have an echocardiagram and a mammogram (since I had breast cancer on the right side about 15 years ago).

Both tests showed no problems. But the pains are still there, still intermittent but getting worse, the last couple hurt so bad it took my breath away for a few moments.

So at the next appointment I'm going to ask if I should have a chest scan since it could maybe be a hernia or pulled muscle or maybe even pleurisy? And I'm really wondering if at least part of it's anxiety; I've been at least anxious my entire life (born into a very dysfunctional family) and now current affairs and also Huzz acts as if he's getting dementia. (I really needed this on top of everything else; thanks, universe.)
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When I had chest pains over a decade ago, and they did similar tests and found nothing, a doctor told me it could be costochondritis. Doing exercises by pulling my arms back behind my back helped a bit to stretch those muscles.

Not sure if this applies to you, but it wouldn't hurt to check it out.

Here's some information on it: Costochondritis: Most chest wall pain improves on its own-Costochondritis - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
 
WheatenLover said:
Jeez, I thought the ribs were just a cage encasing the heart and lungs, basically. Had no idea that muscles and other stuff was there.

As much as I love forensic anatomy, I really don't know much about the human body. It was just a few weeks ago when I realized I know nothing about urethras -- where are they? how do they work? Well, I found out and that is when my ignorance really hit me.

Thank you all for responding to my query. I was starting to think I'd have to sleep in the living room in case whatever it was came back in the night. I will ask my doctor about it -- the one I will see in a month. Figures I just saw one today, but I had forgotten about the poking problem.
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Lots of good responses. You can actually find carts showing muscle distribution by searching on line. I have hard copy books showing them. Glad more than.one person mentioned that.

You may want to consider your posture when sitting for long periods. As we age it seems to matter more...when young some odd body positions felt more comfortable than 'normal' ones. Now have to be more conscious of 'pinching' or 'crimping' muscles, nerves, blood flow.
 
Naturally said:
Did you miss this part? ... This is what I'm able to find out and sounds reasonable ...
MARKED AS ... Using my computer. Carry on
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Naturally said:
Read carefully before assuming. No one was asking for a diagnosis. I shared general information I’d looked up and clearly said that’s what it was. That’s called discussion, not diagnosis. If you’re uncomfortable with people sharing researched information, you’re not required to participate. But if you do, it would be nice if your comments were on topic.

Summary: Read carefully. I shared information, not a diagnosis. Stick to the topic or don’t comment.
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Curb your tongue friend, we shall comment on what we wish.
 
Naturally said:
Read carefully before assuming. No one was asking for a diagnosis. I shared general information I’d looked up and clearly said that’s what it was. That’s called discussion, not diagnosis. If you’re uncomfortable with people sharing researched information, you’re not required to participate. But if you do, it would be nice if your comments were on topic.

Summary: Read carefully. I shared information, not a diagnosis. Stick to the topic or don’t comment.
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Gardenlover said:
Curb your tongue friend, we shall comment on what we wish.
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Like I said before, when our bodies have any issues, we can talk about what we’re experiencing, but in the end we still need to see a doctor.

I think it’s totally normal to discuss these things here. Naturally was just speaking out of concern and sharing the best conclusion they could come to.

Gardenlover’s point is also valid, these days, it’s hard to tell what information is actually reliable, and that really matters.

At the end of the day, this is just a forum, not a professional medical platform. 🤗 🤗 🤗 🤗
 
CallMeKate said:
I thought of pleurisy, too, as has been mentioned. Might be worth checking into Costochondritis as well. Muscle spasms, sitting at a desk, even having lifted something wrong to cause a strain. For what it's worth, I highly doubt that you're "going crazy" as you said, because there are a number of issues that can cause the sensation you mentioned.
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Well, I have had pleurisy twice. I am glad there are things that can cause this sensation, CallMeKate. Because if not, then ghosts would be a viable option. Since I don't believe in ghosts, I would hate to be proven wrong -- that would be scary. Maybe.
 
smiley said:
which would make it even worse in a way - get your diagnoses free from friends and colleagues on senior forums via AI!!
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I didn't ask for a dx. I want to know if this poking thing is within human experience, as opposed to being a ghost or going crazy. Frankly, if I saw a ghost, I'd be wondering about psychosis all over again.

I have never met anyone who's been poked as their body's response to something like nerve misfiring or muscles twitching.

This is definitely not an emergency. I have about 8 doctors now, and I will be seeing another one soon, so I'll just ask that doctor. I don't think this is going to be that significant as a symptom.

I appreciate everyone's responses. Quite interesting and often food for thought. Thank you!
 

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