pains from drinking at the pub last night?

Question

Shortly after i'd finished drinking for the night I got horrible sharp pains in my chest spreading down to my lungs and stomach. It felt like strong period pains but in my chest, didn't last long but it hurt so much. This isn't the first time either, a few months ago when I got drunk the same thing happened but the pain was mainly in my heart that time, and lasted up to a week, almost feeling like a heart attack at some point. I've got a disease that effects my fertility (PID), so i'm not sure if the drink has triggered off the pains i get from my disease or if it is decreasing my fertility more? I've been drinking for years, and these problems have only happened since I found out about my disease. Even when smoke a cigarette (when i did, as I gave up 3 months ago) I get the same tightening pains in my chest. I'm confused about what causes this. I think I may have anxiety on top of all my other problems, so could it also be that the drink is reacting and possibly the cause?

Cont..Last year because of drink I was constantly sick after drinking as my body didn't want it anymore, then eventually my body got used to the drink and i'm never sick from it now, almost as if my body needs it? I do often recognise having pains randomly, but I always assume it's down to the disease, then I realise i'm craving alcohol a lot. I need it to have a good time and to give me confidence as I have problems with being around people and crowds. I'm not an alcoholic, I don't drank enough to be one (once or twice a month), but I guess I am dependant on it for security. There's so many things that could be causing these pains etc, that i'm not sure if it's serious. I'm used to constant pains because of the disease I have, so I don't always notice when I get them. What do you think it could be judging by my life style?? Is my body giving up on alcohol already? I will visit a doctor eventually but I was wondering if anybody could give me advice first. I'm an almost 19 year old girl

thanks all. i didnt realise it would effect me so quickly. i mean my dad is an alcoholic but it took him years to get the way i am and he drinks a lot.
my heart beats fast when i drink, i get palptations too and my head starts beating then i tense up. it only lasts a while then goes back to normal, although the fast heart beat and palpatations are a usual thing i get.
im under a lot of stress yes but not because of uni or exams, im a stressed person from simple things and its been a rough year for me this year, what with so much going on. and i dont take well to change.
does it sound anxiety related to you? im going to (try) stop drinking and see if its make a difference. i think im addicted to vodka.
im worried that my fertility is more messed up aswell.

Answer 1

immediately consult a good doctor

Answer 2

I have had 10 stents inserted in my arteries around my heart, because of blockages and bad flow to the heart. I have had soooooo manyoperation (from the age of 31 - now, 57). I used to enjoy a bacardi or a brandy when I was younger, but although I have no pains in my chest now, because of the stents, IF I had a small brandy at a restaurant after a meal, within 10 minutes my heart beat much faster, and I feel a 'tightening' feeling in my chest and down my arm....I sweat, and my face and chest flushes...........so, you know what I decided? I DON'T DO IT ANYMORE!!!! The spirit raises your blood pressure, and affects your heart - believe me I have been in so many hospitals (and ambulances) to know what I am talking about........I do have my white wine now and again within reason, and I have been fine now for a few years, it's your body's way of saying...NO MORE! Don't take my word....you must know you have to see the doctor, or you'll be travelling in an ambulance soon.

Answer 3

Go see a doctor and tell him/her all about it, at least get some kind of insight into the physical issues you have.

You're 19? I'm guessing it's a stressful time for you, exams, going to uni, that kind of thing ... this could be contributing to the physical issues also, psychsomatically. Ease off the booze altogether, it's not doing you any good. Do something on a daily basis to ease your stress and improve your physical condition - a good walk or cycle for half an hour will work wonders. And eat properly. And get enough sleep.

Half the time we get sick simply because we don't do three basic things properly: eat, exercise and sleep.

Answer 4

You could be having a heart attack, or you could be having a gall bladder attack which acts very much the same. And because of the drinking, you could be having an attack from some other organ in your body as well. You need to see a doctor right away....and stop drinking if you want to live. You "might" still have time.

Answer 5

You probably should sort this out with a counselor because you have a few contradictions in just this post. On one hand you say you don't need to use drugs because you always think positively, but then you say that you used drugs to help you look at things more positively. You say you are not unhappy in your life, but then say you use to make you forget about your worries. So which is it? You're drinking too much and too often. Yes, you've "quit" to prove to her that you can, but then you pick up again, proving to her that you can't quit. Never matter if you're addicted or not, if it's that important to her, then why don't you just give it up? The answer is because you can't. You've lied to get drugs, you've compromised your relationship to protect your drinking behavior, and now you're posting here. It's time to find a good therapist who can help you take a good, honest look at all of this.

Answer 6

Firstly I would say, why do you find it necessary to drink, drink and drink. At least you've given up smoking. I would say, this is the ideal time to stop drinking completely. Just a bit of willpower and you can do it and you will feel so much healthier - perhaps not immediately, but soon after. Speak to your doctor for help if you need but for goodness sake, if you are worried about your fertility problems as well, common sense should have told you to stop drinking and abusing your health ages ago.

Answer 7

You could be experiencing an anxiety attack which can feel and act like the onset of a heart attack sometimes.Or you could be getting an ulcer.Only a Dr. will be able to tell for sure without or with testing.Drinking alcohol is not a good idea until you consult a Dr.

Answer 8

Sounds like alcohol poisioning. If you drink to much you body can become toxic with alcohol and no enough water.
The body is fight to survive with what it has and your killing organs with the toxic levels of alcohol in your blood stream.
When you wake up in a hospital with a Doctor on your chest trying to pump your heart to get fliuds in you and keep you alive you'll understand what I mean. Keep on drinking lol.

Answer 9

I'm not entirely sure hun, but you may be experiencing pain associated with disphagia. This is a disorder where your esophageal muscles do not work together to swallow properly which can lead to painful stretching and pulling of the esophageal walls and muscles and can eventually lead to formation of diverticuli which can become inflamed and irritated.

Answer 10

Pains may have been caused by high blood pressure due to heavy drinking.

It sounds like you need to give up alcohol as you have got a big problem there.

Get professional help if you can't give up on your own

Good luck!

Answer 11

you are heading for something go to your doctor you are possibly not eating correctly too and your drinking habit has to change I think you know this ?your G P consult them or its a short life for you if you go on the way you are going?