Have had for about 4 days now. It never goes away. Constant pressure feeling in my chest. Am on Toprol-XL and Lorazepam. Lorazepam usually helps as I have Anxiety Disorder, usually half of 0.5 mg sufices. Last night pressure was so bad I took 4 pills. Never have I had to take that many. Still didn't help. It's not terrible pain, just a little uncomfortable...Like I am full of air. I'm 26 years old. I also have fibromyalgia and have been diagnosed with chronic bronchitis and have had chondritis before. I also have been in the ER multiple times with an impacted bowel. There is no history of heart problems in the family. I do not drink or smoke. I do slouch a lot and cough a lot as well. I also use Icy-Hot and a heating pad constantly. I'm also starting to burp a lot and have a taste in my mouth. I've also noticed that not only does it feel like I am full of air but that it feels like I am having hungry pangs. The pressure lessens slightly and for a few minutes after I eat. But, returns.
2007-03-10 19:53:38 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Costochondritis can cause chest pain making one think it's a heart attack and is very common in patients with fibromyalgia but this really needs to be evaluated by a dr to make sure that nothing more serious is going on such as with your heart.
2007-03-10 20:39:27 · answer #1 · answered by sokokl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anyone who tries to give you an answer over the internet is an IDIOT!!! This requires the diagnostic skills of a physician. Do not wait. Be smart.
2007-03-10 20:05:29 · answer #2 · answered by Jeanne B 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋