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Posted 7/24/2014 3:12 AM (GMT 0)
Hi....

I'm 41, M, don't smoke, don't drink a lot, walk everyday and run weekly. I sleep on foam mattress (which is on top of other mattress)

I have the most intense chest pain when lying down in bed

This pain ONLY appears after 4/5 hours asleep

It's not possible to force a burp while lying down

It's difficult to take a deep breath lying down

The pain is concentrated on my upper left side, around my chest and through to my back

I've taken a ECG, the heart is fine

I've been on inflammation tablets for a week, no difference.

Once I get up and start moving around the pain reduces and then disappears

Does anyone have any suggestions on what this could be?

Thanks,
Posted 7/24/2014 3:25 AM (GMT 0)
maybe costochondritis...
Posted 7/24/2014 6:10 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Mondos, and welcome to this wonderful forum. You will find support, understanding and not be judged. These are a fantastic group of ppl who all share a common bond...chronic pain.

My suggestion to you would be to possibly sleep on a wedge. That way you are at an incline and not laying flat. But contact your dr and schedule an appt ASAP for an evaluation on this. Don't put it off. Get that appt!!

Best wishes to you and please give an update soon.
Posted 7/24/2014 8:00 AM (GMT 0)
I'd recommend that you see your doctor first, to rule out any possible organic causes.

I have GERD and find some of the same symptoms as you do. Sometimes little changes like not eating anything 3 hours before bed is helpful, watching your diet closely, not eating and then laying down, not eating late at night....

Plus for me I have rx meds (ompetrozole, for that's what was indicative for my situation) and OTC Zantac.

In my case the difficulty breathing came from gastric distress.

But it's always wise for your beginning step to be presenting this to the doctor and have them examine you so that you have something concrete to work with. From there, we'd be happy to help you and offer suggestions because then we'd know what you're working with! :)











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