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Consistent Chest Pain Only In Certain Positions, Pain Feels Central And Radiates Towards Breast, No Results With Ibuprofen. Suggestion?
Hey! I ve been having a chest pain for four weeks now. I can only feel it in certain positions, when my sternum opens, for instance, while stretching my arms. I can also feel it when I close my arms after having stretched them. The pain feels central, but it also stretches towards the left side of my breast . I was advised to take Ibuprofen for 1 week, but I cannot see any results. Should I see a doctor asap? Thank you!
Mon, 8 Oct 2012
Hello
The description is suggestive of muscle pain
You have not stated your age or risk factors. Was an ECG done?
If NSAID (Ibuprofen) is not helping, you can add a skeletal muscle relaxant.
If still not relieved, have a chest X-ray.
If you are 40+. have risk factors and normal ECG - go for an exercise ECG - for reassurance
Good luck
The description is suggestive of muscle pain
You have not stated your age or risk factors. Was an ECG done?
If NSAID (Ibuprofen) is not helping, you can add a skeletal muscle relaxant.
If still not relieved, have a chest X-ray.
If you are 40+. have risk factors and normal ECG - go for an exercise ECG - for reassurance
Good luck
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