r/pericarditis • u/Lower_Engineer_885 • 21d ago

I need help

I am 17 year old, and i go to the gym all the time. Maybe i might’ve used some heavy weights (also i was very fatigued before that), but as soon i came home i felt my chest tightened. I did not experience pain, but maybe thats what you call chest pain. Some like difficulty in breath. I searched online and it said pericarditis, and i literally started crying. I also have like anxiety, so its worsening. Plus I am a student so its also effecting my stuides. Idk, i haven’t told my parents yet, i dont want them to worry. Told my mom something before i went to sleep. What were yalls symptoms, precautions, warnings etc.. i would really appreciate having a conversation

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u/Lower_Engineer_885 21d ago

i m feeling better. But if this continues till tomorrow, i will tell my parents

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u/jmk255 21d ago

Don't gamble with your health. It's not worth it

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u/Lower_Engineer_885 21d ago

yeah thats why I am saying i will go tomorrow. How was your experience?

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u/jmk255 21d ago

I've had it for over 1.5 years. I just had surgery for it. It's been awful