My chest began hurting last night. It remains sore but it weaves between intense and mild. It mainly occurs when I swallow but not when I breathe. In fact breathing seems to occasionally help. The pain is so bad that I get past the point of tears.I also sometimes have chills. I've tried Acetametophin and Ibupruofin and they only work for ~30 minutes. I can't find anything with those symptoms. Can anyone help me?
2007-12-13 18:13:21 · 4 answers · asked by Althea Muirin 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Well, from the symptoms you are listing it does not sound like it is cardiac related. you might have a hernia in your esophagus. The only way to rule that out is to get scoped by a G.I. Doctor, don't worry it is not fatal, you will be ok.
2007-12-13 18:27:45 · answer #1 · answered by MeDiC_OnE 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to webmd.com and use the symptom finder doodad they have. Sometimes muscle pain in your back can give you the feeling your chest hurts.
for temp relief try:
do some slow breathing fully inhale and exhale.
or
take a sock and fill it 3/4 with dry rice
tie a knot in the end
microwave it for 1 min on high.
place on your back like any other heat pad
just microwave the rice again if you need to heat it up again.
Use it over and over
it really works
2007-12-13 19:24:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your heart may be telling you something. Not all heart attacks act alike, mine was like yours, chest pain only.
I ended up with six bypasses. I would see the ER as soon as possible and let them give you the all clear.
2007-12-13 22:50:27 · answer #3 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to see a doctor/hospital. Don't wait around for an answer
2007-12-13 18:21:21 · answer #4 · answered by ssay10 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋