Hi there. Since yesterday, I have had sharp pains on the left side of my chest. I also have tight shoulder pain on the same side. The pain is very sharp and makes it hurt to take a breath. It lasts for a couple of seconds then comes and goes repeatedly for a few minutes. Then it is gone and then a little while later happens again. It is really bothersome. I am 25 years old and in pretty good health. I am not overweight and try to stay active. Does anyone know what this might be?
2007-02-26 03:59:40 · 3 answers · asked by kelcourtney13 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Sorry to tell ya but its just gas. I had the same thing. I thought i was going to die. I went to the emergency room adn was told it was gas and it was. How embarrassing!!!! Take some antacid and you should be fine. If not go to the emergency room. Take care!!
2007-02-26 04:04:13 · answer #1 · answered by crystal lee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Much pain is from muscles below is an example of what may help (based on headaches).
Begin with a couple swigs of molasses or a couple of bananas daily - magnesium (which regulates many things in the body) and potassium (a needed building block for muscles).
Drink at least 1/2 gallons of water per day. Running a body low on water is like running a car low on oil is the analogy the head of neurology at UCDavis told my husband about 10 years ago.
Now to the cause - muscles - your back, neck shoulders and head have tender spots. They are knots in the fibers of the muscles called trigger points. It makes the muscles tight which makes them press on nerves and other things causing the pain.
The cure - start with a professional massage, you will also want to go back over any place you can get to 6-12 times per session up to 6 times per day rubbing (or lightly scratching on your head) every where that is tender until the knots go away. The place where the skull connects to the spine press up under the edge of the skull (to get to those muscles).
For more information read The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook by Davies. It teaches what to do and where the pain comes from.
2007-02-27 17:19:40 · answer #2 · answered by Keko 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to go to the ER. you never know with chest pain, it could be very serious.
2007-02-26 04:09:02 · answer #3 · answered by native 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋