What Causes Constant Chest Pain And Pain Down Left Arm?

Posted on Tue, 11 Aug 2015

Question: I have been experiencing constant chest pain and pain down left arm for the past five days. I also hurt everywhere with flu like symptoms. I had a chest x-Ray and EKG yesterday and both were fine. All of my vitals are aIso good. I was told by my doctor to call him in four days to let him know how I'm doing. I'm really worried. This pain is not occasional, it is constant and my breathing is labored. Should I be concerned?

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Following advice.

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.

Your symptoms seems related to a common flue and as long as chest x ray and ecg were normal you shouldn't worry.

Only if the aymptoms doesn't go away after 5 days or they become worse you should go again to ER. Otherwise follow with your doctor advice.

Hope this was of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Benard Shehu (7 minutes later)

I forgot to mention that I got the shingles on the right side of my chest, upper arm, and top of neck 6 weeks ago. The rash has healed. Do you think I could be experiencing another break out on the other side of my chest. Hence, the flu like symptoms? I have no new rash, though.

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Following advice.

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,

My opinion is that your symptoms are related to shingles viral break out, even if you don't see for the moments any cutan rush.

The cutan rush may appear 3-7 days after flu like symptoms has started.

Hope this was of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Benard Shehu (1 hour later)

Thank you very much!

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You are most welcome!

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
You are most welcome!
Dr. Shehu
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar