Chest tightness

[anon99]

I woke up this morning and my chest has been so tight in the middle, almost like there’s an elephant sitting on my chest and hard to breathe. It’s making me really uncomfortable and panicky.. I’m debating on heading to the ER. 😭 I don’t know what to do.

[Mary-intussuception]

I would go straight to A&E, just get it checked out. Don't stay wondering, sooner you get there the better.

Is it far? Is there anyone who can go with you.

Thinking of You

x🐥

[anon99 in reply to Mary-intussuception]

I decided to come get it checked out.. it’s not easing up. I’m alone. ☹️ Currently in the waiting room.

[Mary-intussuception in reply to anon99]

Glad you're there.

Wish I could sit there with you.

But, thinking of You.

They should come for you soon to at least do an ECG , blood pressure etc and take some bloods ??

[anon99 in reply to Mary-intussuception]

It’s not too busy in here this early... I just

got checked in. It shouldn’t be too

Long with chest complaints. I’m just scared. 😕

[Mary-intussuception in reply to anon99]

I know, it's an emotional time of the year for you too.

If they don't come soon, tell someone it's getting worse and you're scared.

xxx

[Poland1590 in reply to Mary-intussuception]

Keep us updated im sure you are fine and it is just your anxiety

[anon99 in reply to Poland1590]

I’m hoping it’s just anxiety. 🤞🏼🤞🏼 Fingers crossed.

I just had an EKG done, I’m waiting on them to do bloodwork now.

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I have this regular,it lasts all day until I sleep.

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

I get it when I,m upset or stressed, it affects my breathing and I feel weak

[anon99]

Just to update everyone my cardiac enzymes/X-ray/CBC/d dimer came back good. They’re giving me inflammatory meds for pain and fluids. & follow up with my GP/cardiologist. ❤️

[Sillysausage234]

youtu.be/eSGSmCMcZQQ(Not working as expected?)

[meganhill395 in reply to Sillysausage234]

This actually just helped me some 🤔

[Sillysausage234 in reply to meganhill395]

Hi,that’s good Megan ✊😊your diaphragm gets in a right tizzy sometimes and good to do this regular,I find .

[anon99]

Thankyou, Alan. I’m gonna try this. This Costochondritis is driving me insane the pain is unreal.. makes me want to drive back to the hospital but I’ve already been checked out.

xo

[Sillysausage234 in reply to anon99]

youtu.be/2qqDUWmNV3Y(Not working as expected?)

[Sillysausage234]

I have chronic costochondritis too this guy explains it well,I find diclofenac gel...volterol..rubbed into my sternum works better than anti inflammatory meds

[anon99 in reply to Sillysausage234]

Thanks for the advice, my mom actually had some laying around she has bad back pains. I just put some on and I’m waiting on my boyfriend to bring home some strong ibuprofen. 😌

Thanks for the videos. 🥰

[Sillysausage234 in reply to anon99]

Your welcome best wishes....terrible pain I sympathise with you x

[anon99 in reply to Sillysausage234]

Thanks, it’s very scary. 🥺 It almost hurts to talk. My voice has been hoarse all day because of the pain.. Hope you’re feeling ok. 😌 the gel smells funny! But I already feel a bit of relief.

[Sillysausage234 in reply to anon99]

yeah the pain can mimic heart trouble I’ve been to er a few times but now know it’s costochondritis the gel works best for me,no side effects ,the pain will calm down soon hopefully,I just had a bad few day but today it’s manageable thank you,no complaints 😊

[Crazyned in reply to Sillysausage234]

Hi. I've just seen my doctor yesterday about upper body pain and he says it may be chostochondritis. Can i ask you with yours do you ever get a stabbing pain in your back and when you press certain areas do you get sharp shooting pains? I get this if i press right side of ribs and front of right rib cage.

[Sillysausage234 in reply to Crazyned]

youtu.be/r7ve6nNVdWc(Not working as expected?)

[Mary-intussuception in reply to Sillysausage234]

Hi Alan

I don't think it's generally advisable to use both a topical NSAID and an oral NSAID at the same time.

I suppose it would depend on the total dose ??

Just a thought.

Paracetamol OR Co-co-codamol could be taken with either topical or oral NSAIDS. Another way to 'enhance' the pain relief a little would be to have a coffee (not decaf) made with milk when taking the NSAIDS.

[Sillysausage234 in reply to Mary-intussuception]

Hi Mary ,yes I’m unable to take oral naproxen or ibuprofen any more ,I do find the gel works as well if not better than tablets,thanks for the suggestion as I’m gonna make myself a coffee ☕️ enjoy your evening 😊

[Sillysausage234]

This guy is worth subscribing to he can explain things logically,however there are lots of people with anxiety who get this and my worst flair ups are when I get stressed .best wishes,p.s yes I get the same pains.

[Crazyned in reply to Sillysausage234]

Thank you.

[Sillysausage234]

Your welcome if you’ve had the diagnosis you can understand what’s happening.

[BoomBoomB]

So glad you're getting it checked out. Sending you strength and support.