WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for September, 2003: Re: Info on Chest Pain/Burning in Shoulder area

Re: Info on Chest Pain/Burning in Shoulder area

From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Sun, 21 Sep 2003 19:38:34 -0500 (CDT)

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At Sun, 21 Sep 2003, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>At Sun, 21 Sep 2003, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
>>
>>I have been searching to no avail. I went to the doctor, and she did a
>>few tests to elimate heart problems, and said to take ibuprofen as it is
>>probably just an inflamed muscle in the chest (?)
>>
>>I have a regular "burning" that often gets a stabbing pain above my left
>>breast and to the right of it, and under the arm pit. Also, directly
>>behind these areas on my back. My left arm goes numb/tingly, and the
>>pain is also sometimes in the shoulder blade as well. Additionally, I
>>have noticed, (last night especially!) the pain stabs more so when I
>>exhale. (somewhat more when I inhale, but A LOT when I exhale). There
>>is always pain, or at least a heaviness there. The ibuprofen does not
>>help at all.
>>
>>Once or twice I have had similar pain on the right side, but not a lot.
>>
>>All of the info I have found on my own online is about heart attacks.
>>However, that is not the problem, as the doctor related.
>>
>>ANY leads would be greatly appreciated.
>>
>>I have not been exercising (dr.'s initial thought) and am not under any
>>great amount of stress (her newest theory) that would cause a muscle
>>problem---PLUS the pain is not where she said the muscle was.
>
>--
>I have had the same problem for 5 years. I have found my problem is from my neck. Have you seen a chiropractor?
>

************* I have not seen a chiropractor. I never thought of it, but I think it is worth looking into. I am sorry that you experienced the same/similar thing, but am also happy I am not the only one (I have been going nuts with worry!).

Did the symptoms alleviate immediately with seeing the chiro, or did it take multiple visits/treatments?

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