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What Could It Be If Woke Up With Pain In Chest Around Left Breast?

I just woke up with pain in my chest around my left breast. Lasted for about three to five minutes. If I tried to roll over or take in a deep breath. It would feel someone was stretching my heart. My husband rubbed some muscle relaxer cream over the area and it seemed to release. I was able to sit up. But was so scared. I started to have a panic attack. I feel a dull ache still there, feel a little gas in my belly. I don't have a history of reflux. I've been under a lot of stress lately. Afraid to go back to bed.
Fri, 5 Jun 2015
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more.
And no need to panic at all.
This pain is mostly due to bad postures during sleep.
So first be relax and calm. Avoid stress and tension. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Avoid movements causing pain. Avoid bad postures during sleep. Start painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs. Since, these are prescribed medicines, you need to consult doctor for them.
Don't worry, you will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Could It Be If Woke Up With Pain In Chest Around Left Breast?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more. And no need to panic at all. This pain is mostly due to bad postures during sleep. So first be relax and calm. Avoid stress and tension. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Avoid movements causing pain. Avoid bad postures during sleep. Start painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs. Since, these are prescribed medicines, you need to consult doctor for them. Don t worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.