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Posted 9/30/2013 7:49 AM (GMT 0)
hi im a 17 year old male and im scared because my sternum and chest rib cage behind breast hurts.It will get sore and sometimes sharp.The pain increases when laying down.Also i get heart palp.and short of breath.i do suffer from anxiety and i had a very stress full week so that could be it.Been to the ER 5 times blood test and xray,EKG they were all great.when i bend backward my sternum will be very painful.One other thing my back cracks ever time i take a deep breath and what it sounds like wheezing in chest but like i sayed i do have anxiety and had a rough week because i started have panic attacks again.thank you for your time and if you have any answer please dont be shy to help my because im very nervous. cry
Posted 9/30/2013 8:17 AM (GMT 0)
Hi CW and Welcome to HW/CP! I'm more than half asleep right now and was getting ready to shut 'er down, when I noticed your post, but I wanted to welcome you and make one quick suggestion. If you are still living with your parents, please tell them what is going on (if you haven't already) - and next time you see your physician or go to the ER, ask about "Costochondritis" - it's an inflammation of the cartilage that connects the ribs to the sternum (breastbone). Your symptoms sound similar (except for the palpitations, but that could be from your anxiety attacks). Anyway, just a thought! I really need to get some shut-eye now. Others will be coming on later in the day - so keep checking back! Have a peaceful day.

Post Edited (Splashdancer) : 9/30/2013 2:21:34 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 9/30/2013 8:38 AM (GMT 0)
thank you so much splash and thats what i was thinking :-)
Posted 10/2/2013 5:08 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Cinderwinder,

Welcome to the Healing Well site, Chronic Pain Forum. Glad you posted your question.

I, too, thought of Chostochondritis when I first read your post.  But I'm also glad you had thorough check ups.  You must rule out problems of a cardiovascular nature when you are feeling chest pain.

Anyway, NSAIDS, such as Motrin, and Naproxen work well usually with this issue.  You might try one of these, if you can tolerate this kind of medicine.  Also, please know that your doctor can prescribe other NSAIDS (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) in higher doses if he feels it will help you.

Please come back and let us know how you are doing.  I have had Chostochondritis before and it was very painful at times.  One time, I remember, I had to pull my car overto the side of the road and stop driving because the pain was so disturbing.

Anyway, I hope you find answers to this perplexing issue.

God's blessing.

Lindaloo

Posted 10/2/2013 6:39 AM (GMT 0)
Cinder,
I have to agree with the other two but I would also suggest a torn or sprained chest muscle. Those two combined cause everything you're describing. The heart palpitations are more then likely part of your anxiety. I suggest drinking yogi bed time tea and yogi kava tea (Fred Meyer's in the nw organics section, krogers in the south). I have a heart condition and I drink both of those to calm my heart down and relieve my stress level.
For the chest pain I would use naproxen.

Best of luck to you and try not to stress out. I have had this and it sucks but it will get better try to take it easy.
Morgan
Posted 10/2/2013 5:21 PM (GMT 0)
I meant to reply earlier.I take 1 mg of xanax 3 times a day for anxiety,panic attacks.

I thought I was having a heart attack one morning.My chest tightened up and was hurting.My throat just kind of tightened up and was hurting.It had happened before but not this bad.

Called 911.Shot of Morphine when I got to the E.R. Kept me 1 1/2 days.Heart Cath.Heart good.

It's happened since and I take a xanax and lay down.

My episodes aren't near as severe as yours' so I'm not implying that what's happening to you is the same.

But I don't know why I have those episodes.It hurts like the dickens for about 15 minutes.

Welcome aboard and all the best to you and your's
Rick

Post Edited (tidalmouse) : 10/2/2013 11:26:19 AM (GMT-6)

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