stomach and chest pains.... please read....?

Question

I have an appointment this week to go to the dr but heres whats been happening...

I have chest pains into my stomach on and off, esp in my leftside

Last year during my regular physical my doctor showed concern over a strong pulse in my stomach and sent me for an ultrasound to check for an aortic aneurysm. They told me it was a bit larger than it should be but to get it checked occasionally.

Do these symptoms match up with something having to do with this?? I dont really wanna bring it up if theyre gonna just run a bunch of tests if it doesnt seem relative because I dont have insurance. what do u think??
like yesterday it kinda hurt and i was laughing at something really funny and then the pain got really intense

Answer 1

An AAA is very serious so don't take it lightly. If they want to run tests, let them. Here is some info: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000162.htm

Answer 2

you should definitely ask the doctor and get the tests.

i hope it's not too much money though. that makes me sad that you have to choose whether to get the tests or not. this is so un related but... i just watched the michael moore movie sicko last night and it really made me sad because i am Canadian and couldn't imagine not being able to go to the doctor because i couldn't afford it. i hope you get the test, sorry to rant. :)