Or am I overreacting?
I've been having these horrible pains on the right side of my chest for a few days now....It feels like my rib or something is stabbing my lung. I'm making a doctor appointment today, but I'm a lil freaked out because I did some internet research, and everything that matched my symptoms sounded bad.
2007-03-09 01:56:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
It also hurts when I breath, especially deep breathes.
2007-03-09 02:12:59 · update #1
the best thing to do is just probably go to the Doctor. If you dont go to the doctor then you wont know what it is for sure.
2007-03-09 02:04:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Posh, This sounds like it could be indigestion or it could be potassium cramping. I used to get the lung pains that you are describing and I was freaking out too. Is it very painful when you take a deep breath or when you try to sit up straight, but not as bad when you stay hunched over? If so try eating a banana, drinking fortified orange juice, take a multivitamin, anything to raise your potassium level a bit. A little bit of change can go a long way. I don't get those pains anymore because I changed my diet a bit to include more potassium rich foods and I now take a vitamin every day. My doctor really had no idea what to tell me other than it was a cramp. It was trial and error. I went through lung tests, breathing treatments, blood tests, x-rays, you name it. It didn't start going away untill I decided to change the way I was eating. (and no, I don't eat like a rabbit now. lol) I eat pretty much what I want but I include more fruit, grains, vegetables, and vitamins in my diet.
2007-03-09 10:58:23 · answer #2 · answered by i_luv_opossums 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be indigestion Posh, try not to stress too much. Just get a Doc's opinion as soon as poss. You know, it's the stress that the biggest killer these days !! I had an experience once just like yours, cos I was always so rushed I was eating on the run, too busy doing for every other body in my family. Turned out to be indigestion, phew !! what a relief !! I wasn't sitting down to eat and taking my time !!
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Geez, I just thought, try drinking 2 tablespoons organic apple cider vinegar in a glass with cold water. This should clear up the discomfort for you!!
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2007-03-09 10:05:27 · answer #3 · answered by Minx 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like indigestion, try pepcid complete.
U have air under ribs, do some side stretches and burp.
2007-03-09 10:10:10 · answer #4 · answered by sunflare63 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'll bet you a zillion bucks it's gas. You probably think I'm joking. Try exercising and stretching- it happened to me before and gas is what caused it.
2007-03-09 10:02:37 · answer #5 · answered by The Hero Inside 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go see the doctor!!!
2007-03-09 10:02:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋