Chest and back pain???

Question

For around 2 months now, I have experienced left side chest pain and sometimes left arm pain (either in my shoulder or my forearm). Since one month ago, I also have had some pain in my upper back (bellow and between my shoulder blades).The pain in my chest is kinda sharp and I can localize it. Also, it doesn't get worse when i breathr. I also feel kind of dizzy or weakened sometimes. Still I have had 2 EKG-s (both normal), I went to a cardiologist (he checked me out and said my heart isn't the problem) and I have had my blood checked (normal as well). My heart rate at rest is around 56 bpm (sometimes lower, sometimes higher) but goes up normally after physical activities. I am 23 of age, I DON"T SMOKE and I am a fairly active person. My doc also said it could be something to do with my spine (due to wrong postures) but I don't know what I should do next. Any ideas?

Answer 1

I feel it may be due to gastric problem. Avoiding some food will help. Consult a gastrologist. Did you ever suffer from jaundice?

Answer 2

I also have anxiety aand I get these paranoid thoughts too like because I feel dizzy or something I might have a brain tumor or whatever. I am a health nut and a hypocondriac and here's you're problem. A) Sitting in certain positions can cause the pain in your chest you are describing. I imagine the pains only last for minutes. If you were experiencing chest pain for several hours or for the entire day then you would have to worry. The very fact you can get rid of it by eating or drinking suggests that your chest in in fact for lack of a better term "cramping up" which means basically nothing is wrong. B) You have issues with anxiety which means it can strike even if you are not stressed. Quite frankly my aniexty hits me the worst when I'm sitting around at home especially when I'm by myself. I've had the pains you describe and so has everyone else it occasionally happens, if it persists for hours and every day then you have a problem. If you are not shallow breathing or you can hear rumbling in your chest when you breathe then you're fine. Proper nutrition is ideal for anxiety because it helps your body to function better which can help reduce your anxieties about physical or medical problems you may have as well as make it easier for your body to produce endorphines. I suggest working ouot too as this also helps. In short you are not going to die... I tell myself that almost everyday and even though almost every day I felt like I am going to die for years now everytime I go to the doctor nothing is ever wrong. P.S. In response to the acid reflux comment, I also have acid reflux and acid reflux has nothing to do with your breathing. It causing burning in your chest due to acid comming from your stomach to your espophogus. If you burp and it burns then you may have acid reflux, breathing has nothing to do with it.

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Answer 3

Hi

What you have is nothing to be concerned about, it is actually very common and it isnot anxiety.Although you may feel anxious with the pain you are experiencing.

The two most like scenarios are this:

It is a few ribs that are tighter along with the spine in the area. Most likely your upper thoracic area like you said between your shoulder blades. This area supports the movement of your arm and shoulder, so when it tightens it can cuase arm and shoulder pain. As you can breathe without it becoming worse, then they are tight enough to cause pain but not serious.

The other possible cause is your diaphragm. It also causes arm pain and shoulder pain. It has the same pain pattern as your heart, which is why so many people get checked because they believe they are having a heart attack.

Both of these can occur due to exercise, especially the diaphragm as they are used when you are exercising.

It is unlikely anxiety as your heart rate is still good, the ekg's would also indicate anxiety related symptoms also. So if your docotr didn't mention it then it is unlikely.

As to what to do, you can do stretches for these areas which there is a good stretch at http://www.back-pain-advisor.com/back-stretches.html , for the diaphragm you would need to use some breathing exercises to help ease tension off it.The site I mentioned above has a newsletter ande-course which is good for both of these and should help quickly,you can see them at http://www.back-pain-advisor.com/back-pain-adviser.html you also get a free e-book with it.

Contact them for advice as they can help a lot, all free too. It is a good helpful site and they get back to you quickly.

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Answer 6

I'm not a doctor but 56 beats a min. is high if that's ur normal heart beat. & the pain in ur back might be something else or they may go together get a second opinion doctors sometimes over look things so maybe another can tell u some thing different

Answer 7

Anxiety attacks could cause it. You will feel like you are having a heart attack, get dizzy, vision blurry, maybe even pass out and vomit. If your EKGs are normal I'd discuss anxiety with your DR. Even if you don't feel stressed, you could have a disorder. If you think it's your spine, see a chiropractor. It hurts, but will help correct your posture and prevent further damage to your spine and neck.

Answer 8

If you have been "ruled out" as your symptoms being heart related and your Doc said that " it could be something with your spine" well, that is not a definitive answer. Tell your Doc ( or seek a second opinion, preferably a Neurologist) to discuss options. Physical Therapy can be quite helpful in strengthening muscles that support your spine. Spinal/back problems should not be ignored. I hope this helps.

Answer 9

Have they ruled out your thorasic nerve. My husband had symptoms similar to this (he had heart problems, marfans) and he had such painful spasms that he went to the hospital because they thought it was a heart attack. He had a procedure done that deadened the thorasic nerve (its the nerve that crosses the heart) and has not had the bad back pain since. He still has chest pain. I would not rule out heart problems. Have you had an Ultra sound on your heart? Also, have you had some tests dont to rule out blockage? I dont think it could be anxiety. Do you have scoliosis? That could also be causing problems.

Answer 10

well you should have tests of different harmones particularly thyroid.
might be you have some problem related to belly perhaps acidity or gastric problem , gastric problem too has same symptoms feeling pain or pressure on left side chest , pain in arms, shortening of breath, weakness , dizziness,pain in right side back portion.
you should also have urine test to get to know the proper funtioning of your kidney.
spinal cord problem... don't put stress on it, don't take tension otherwise you will have weakness near your spinal cord, arms and legs,
try to take minerals or vitamins and drink lots of water at the advice of your doc.
try to have good and simple life.
try to keep yourself away from tension.
try to take walk in the morning and do yoga early in the morning and go to the garden very early in the morning and try to pull and poush your breath this exercise will make your brain fresh , your lugs strong and make you feel good.
try o analyze your diet schedule.
some pains are psychological.
praying for your good health.
bye