Please Help! My chest!

Hello, I am 22years old male. I have this really bad chest pain sometimes. It has been on for years now. Generally, it starts when I feel cold or when i twist my body around in an unusual way that causes some stress to my torso. The pain may start small but it grows gradually and becomes a really crippling pain sometimes. It also moves. At one time it may be my lower back, left shoulder, or anywhere around my whole thorax area. At times when i breathe i feel this spongy feeling inside which feels very similar to the way you may feel in your throat when u cough. Please I really will like to know what can be causing this. Thank you.

Thank you very much Jim, I will consult with a doctor just as you have advised.

Sure snowbunny, I just wanted possible suggestions as to what may be the cause and maybe meet some people with a similar issue. It's very true at the end of the day I will have to go to the hospital, but hope this has nothing to do with syringes lol. Thank you.

yes snowbunny, i have health insurance. I will go to a practitioner and do my best to share with the forum. Thank you.

Hello Bodmas101!

Welcome to the "Chronic Pain" forum!

As you can see, our members are very supporting and friendly, always willing to reach out to new and current members!

I do understand your question and may suffer some of the same symptoms as you. There are a number of possibilities, but we are bit cautious guessing as to what might be causing someones pain. There are just way too many variables, and of course we are not Dr's here. We basically support members who suffer from "Chronic Pain". The members are correct in advising you to seek professional help with you're medical problem, however it does not hurt to share some of our own experiences with you.

I for one suffer from Angina, Muscle Spasms, and Pleurisy, all related to chest pain. I have had one "Heart Attack"...so it can be unnerving at times. Every once in a while, my chest will get a strong muscle spasm, and I can make it worse or go away, just from adjusting my body position as you describe.

I guess a few questions, are...is it a sharp pain?...or would you describe it as a muscle spasm? You should be able to tell the difference. Does it feel like cramping? The bottom line is, you should indeed, have it checked out by you're PCD, and please don't put it off as it could be something very serious. It may be something as simple as a pinched nerve, but no matter what the problem may be, don't delay in seeking professional help.

Again, we "Welcome" you here!..and hope you continue to positively engage the members here. Feel free anytime!...to post as often as you wish!

We really have a great support group here, and we believe it is the best on the web!

Take care,

SE

Well...a pinched nerve can cause that type of pain......I myself get a sudden sharp pain in the upper ribcage area, and it about drills me to the ground. In fact, this just happened to my yesterday while out for a walk, but it really does feel like it could be a pinched nerve.

Good Luck, and please do visit us again to let all know what you find out.

Take care,

SE

Hello, I am just from seeing a practitioner with regards to my chest constraints. My Xray shows that my chest is very normal, my Bp is very good too, so I am wondering if this can be something the Xray cant detect. The Dr said the chest pain may be due to contractions and cramps in the inner muscles. He gave me some muscle relaxants, vitamins and pain killers. I cant help the feeling of being worried.

Hi Tina, I am just a few hours into the medications and I must say I feel wonderful. I have even Tried to twist my torso around to see if there is any small bite of pain some where but I dont feel anything. My breathing has also Improved too. I think the medications are doing a good job. I will keep posting so you all can follow up my HealingWell experience. Thanks.