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Is Sudden Pin Prick Pain In Top Left Chest With History Of Having TB Before Serious?

Hi my name is lisa, i had pin prick pain in the top left of my chest this afternoon, they lasted a good couple of minutes but went and did not come back. Should i have anything to worry about. I am 4ft 11inchs, 8st in weight, i have had TB 15 years ago an i have recently had plurisy
Mon, 18 Aug 2014
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Since the pain is not appearing again, in my opinion you should not worry much. But keep in mind that if similar appear again or you feel breathless or if you have cough or fever than consult your doctor and get done atleast chest x ray. Also compare cmx ray with previous x rays.
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Is Sudden Pin Prick Pain In Top Left Chest With History Of Having TB Before Serious?

Since the pain is not appearing again, in my opinion you should not worry much. But keep in mind that if similar appear again or you feel breathless or if you have cough or fever than consult your doctor and get done atleast chest x ray. Also compare cmx ray with previous x rays.