Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Pain In The Chest, Shoulder And Neck?

I have been having pains in my chest, shoulder and neck, I got it checked with my GP and had a test which ruled out any cardiac issues. I was told it could be a trapped nerve which seems to have similar symptoms, I am now finding it difficult to breathe when laying down, almost like I can t get enough air. Any ideas of what it could be?
Fri, 2 Nov 2018
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello,

I will try to make it as simple as possible.
According to your case as you said your GP ruled out cardiac cause but I need to know which test your GP did?
Secondly, what is your age or are you diabetic or hypersensitive? High blood pressure.

The information you provided there can be 2 or 3 possible causes.

1. It can be angina pectoris if the pain does not change with changing your posture or position. for that you need exercise tolerance test and if positive you need nitrates. which increase blood supply to your heart.

2. it can be your nerve compression or cervical spondylosis for that you need pain killer with collar this pain is usually associated with change of your posture and position.

3 . You shortness of breath can be due to pain as you breath it put strain on your muscle of neck shoulder and chest which resist to expand your lung fully because of pain which can be solve with pain killers.

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Waqqas Shaheen,
General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful

1 Doctor agrees with this answer

Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Pain In The Chest, Shoulder And Neck?

Hello, I will try to make it as simple as possible. According to your case as you said your GP ruled out cardiac cause but I need to know which test your GP did? Secondly, what is your age or are you diabetic or hypersensitive? High blood pressure. The information you provided there can be 2 or 3 possible causes. 1. It can be angina pectoris if the pain does not change with changing your posture or position. for that you need exercise tolerance test and if positive you need nitrates. which increase blood supply to your heart. 2. it can be your nerve compression or cervical spondylosis for that you need pain killer with collar this pain is usually associated with change of your posture and position. 3 . You shortness of breath can be due to pain as you breath it put strain on your muscle of neck shoulder and chest which resist to expand your lung fully because of pain which can be solve with pain killers. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Waqqas Shaheen, General & Family Physician