For about a year or two, I've been having chest pains. It's directly in the center of my chest and the best way I can describe it is the plates of the earth's crust, how they press together, only it feels like that in my chest. I've tried ignoring it, and that usually works. I've tried taking tylenol and other things like that. It has no effect. The pains are random and can stop for weeks to a month at a time. What could this be?

Have you been seen by a Physician? I'm not a good person to answer this question - my husband had three heart attacks without any symptoms other than pressure in the center of his chest. He never had nausea, pain in his jaw, down his arms, nothing severe.

I think you should check with a Physician. If it's a gastric problem, let him/her diagnose it. If it's cardiac, the same thing.

Thank you

Honestly, I wouldn't fool around. Maybe it's acid indigestion or something - at any rate, if you have chest pains you're supposed to take an aspirin (a blood thinner), not Tylenol.

I've certainly seen you around the Boards and now you have me concerned. Please come back and keep us informed.

Honestly, I wouldn't fool around. Maybe it's acid indigestion or something - at any rate, if you have chest pains you're supposed to take an aspirin (a blood thinner), not Tylenol.

I've certainly seen you around the Boards and now you have me concerned. Please come back and keep us informed.

Aspirin isn't for those under 18, at least that's what my pediatritian said.

I had no idea you are under 18 - and, yes, Reyes Syndrome is a risk.

Back to consulting with a Physician!

YEa just go to the doctor. It could end up not costing too much and relieve you of the pain... it's really no biggie to just go... If whatever combination of legal guardians you have don't have insurance, that OK, there are clinincs everywhere.

PS - Don't use the emergency room as a doctors office, please. It puts undue expense on the medical systems

YEa just go to the doctor. it could end up not costing too much and relieve you of the pain...it's really no biggie to just go...If whatever combination of legal guardians you have don't have insurance, that ok, there are clinincs everywhere.

PS - Don't use the emergency room as a doctors office, please. It puts undue expense on the medical systems


Chest pains ARE an emergency - if the OP is in trouble she should go wherever she can be seen IMMEDIATELY.

As far as undue expense on the medical systems - chest pains (again) ARE an emergency.

Yes, I would say chest pain is most always considered an emergency. In this case though not so much because the op said it has been happening approximately off and on for a year or two.

Does it deserve the attention of the doctors sure does. Some people, especially young people go through growing pains. It could be that simple. The thing is you just never know if there is something else going on until it is thoroughly checked over by a doctor.

Chest x ray is defiantly on the order sheet or should be to make sure there are no abnormalities.

I talked to my mum and we're going to the doctor. Soon

Good to hear.

YEa just go to the doctor. it could end up not costing too much and relieve you of the pain...it's really no biggie to just go...If whatever combination of legal guardians you have don't have insurance, that ok, there are clinincs everywhere.

PS - Don't use the emergency room as a doctors office, please. It puts undue expense on the medical systems





How can you tell someone who is having chest pains to not go to the emergency room? Are you the ER police? Or a doctor? I can't believe you gave that advice. Do you work for the Health Care System? Who gives a tinkers dam what it cost. You aren't the parent.

KitKat,

Remember this girl said it was going on for a year or two. If it was really truly an emergency she would have already been gone. The thing is by it coming and going and by the op admitting it has been going on so long. It is NOT really an emergency.

I would say if it was an all of a sudden on set and as soon as it started go to emergency but this situation is different.

She is now going to her doctor which I hope he will do x rays and some blood work, but only time will tell what it is.

KitKat,

Remember this girl said it was going on for a year or two. If it was really truly an emergency she would have already been gone. The thing is by it coming and going and by the op admitting it has been going on so long. It is NOT really an emergency.

I would say if it was an all of a sudden on set and as soon as it started go to emergency but this situation is different.

She is now going to her doctor which I hope he will do x rays and some blood work, but only time will tell what it is.

HeyJoe... True but go to some of jbuzzys threads. I'm talking about the responder... You'll see what I mean. Glad to be back talking with you again... my friend.

Did I do something wrong?

You did not do anything wrong at all, why do you ask?

You did the right thing about telling your mom, and now you are going to get things checked over.

WHICH is really GOOD.

Smile x and stop thinking you did something wrong when you did not.

Oops, never mind. Misread Kity's post. Thought she was talking about me, not the other poster

oops, nevermind. misread Kity's post. thought she was talking about me, not the other poster

The other poster is a know it all. You know I love you emop... It made me mad what she said... Joe and all of us are protectiveof you... You're like my own kid.. . :DKit

We all do want the best for you. That is for sure. You have dealt with a lot of stuff and we just want you to be well. So again happy you talked to your mom about it and that your seeing the doctor. Please keep us all updated, OK.

Clarification. I didn't mean the Chest pains were "no Biggie" I meant going to the doctor was "no biggie". We are talking to a young person who likely is afraid of doctors (or would have already gone). I was trying to ease her mind that it's no big deal to just GO. Since it's Chronic, I think it was sound advice to not put undue stress on our emergency system, and make an appointment with a Doctor or Urgent care facility. Just trying to create good habits in her now while she's young. We all know how many people use the ER as a doctor's office.

I'm not trying to argue with anyone, and I hope anyone who reads this response can see I'm just trying to help.

Clarification. I didn't mean the Chest pains were "no Biggie" I meant going to the doctor was "no biggie". We are talking to a young person who likely is afraid of doctors (or would have already gone). I was trying to ease her mind that it's no big deal to just GO. Since it's Chronic, I think it was sound advice to not put undue stress on our emergency system, and make an appointment with a Doctor or Urgent care facility. Just trying to create good habits in her now while she's young. We all know how many people use the ER as a doctor's office.

I'm not trying to argue with anyone, and I hope anyone who reads this response can see i'm just trying to help.

We are trying to convince this young lady to go get checked out ASAP. On a weekend, when most doctor's offices are actually closed for business. What if something terrible happened to this young lady while she waited to get an appointment with her doctor, instead of going to the emergency room, like most parents would recommend to any child?

I somewhat understand your concern. But not in this case. This is not the removal of a wart, or slight swelling on a finger.

Try writing a letter to your newspaper editor concerning your issue with the healthcare system. Instead of trying to instill good values in someone else's child.

She didn't come here for life values. She came here for help with CHEST PAINS.

You know nothing of this young lady, and her habits.

Raise your own children if you have any, and please stick to the question at hand.

And yes, I do see that you are trying to help. And I see that you are a new member. But you are not a doctor. And that's the most important thing here.

JBuzz... You are apparently not a doctor. I don't think you're a nurse. I don't believe you are a car salesman.

What is puzzling to me is you seem to know a lot about nothing.
If you were having chest pains, I"ll bet my Granny's bloomers you would be at the ER in ten minutes.

If you were the one paying for this young ladys ER visit..then you would have a reason to gripe.
You're not. Her parents I'm quite sure are capable of doing that.

You have grown offensive when someone doesn't agree with you and I've learned from the few months I've been here you need to learn when to curb your temper.

This is an Ask Me Help Desk and there are many good people here who know exactly what they"re talking about. Think before you respond. I've had to do that many times...

JBuzz...You are apparently not a doctor. I don't think you're a nurse. I don't believe you are a car salesman.

What is puzzling to me is you seem to know a lot about nothing.
If you were having chest pains, I"ll bet my Granny's bloomers you would be at the ER in ten minutes.

If you were the one paying for this young ladys ER visit..then you would have a reason to gripe.
You're not. Her parents I'm quite sure are capable of doing that.

You have grown offensive when someone doesn't agree with you and I've learned from the few months I've been here you need to learn when to curb your temper.

This is an Ask Me Help Desk and there are many good people here who know exactly what they"re talking about. Think before you respond. I've had to do that many times....



I'm going off topic and I admit it - it is easy to become offended if you start waiting to be offended. I appreciate that this site is purely the "typed" word, no facial expressions, no voice inflections, nothing like that. I have become offended and PM'd "What is this?" and found out that no offense was intended. Maybe it's happened to all of us.

The secret (I think) is staying in communication, not holding a grudge, dropping "it" when it's over, not continuing a feud with veiled (or semi-veiled) references and having mutual respect.

Kit, I was so concerned when I answered the "photo on the casket" thread you posted that I PM'd you in advance - fortunately you had already read it and appreciated the humor and where I was coming from. (In fact, you enjoyed my comment as much as I enjoyed your post.) It's all about TRYING to remain calm (and I admit I very often do not).

You get back the attitude you dish out - once I got called the Queen Bee by this person, all gloves were off.

I'm sorry y'all, but I have to agree with Buzzworthy here, and I AM a medical professional.

This is chronic pain existing for approximately 2 years now. It also is in the middle of the rib cage suggestive of possibly acid reflux or even simple gas. This is NOT a medical emergency since it is chronic and sporadic.

Too many people use the ER for a doctor's office, I see it every night while I work. While they are symptomatic during the day, they frequently wait until the offices are closed and come to the ER only to be told to contact their primary care giver in the morning during office hours.

If this were not chronic or sporadic, that would be a different story, but considering Emop's age and the length and timing of the symptoms, she would be safe to wait to see her doctor.

Can everyone please stop arguing on my thread... I really don't think this is an emergency because of how long it's been going on...

J_9... I'm glad you posted. You are a nurse and you do know what you're talking about. For someone to give someone advice... when they don't know what their talking about is very dangerous.

It would be like me answering a question in "how to fix a car".JBuzzy has been extremely rude to people on other threads. I'm glad someone in the professional medical field did respond. You are a very good nurse and you always give sound professional advice.


You do know the ins and outs of the medical field. I don't think JBuzzyshould give medical advice unless, like you, he knows what he's talking about. I don't think he knows anymore about the medical field then I do. I know nothing about it.

Not to say I have never answered a question in a field I know nothing about. I have. Glad you posted.. . My concern was Jbuzzy seemed to care more about the cost than the kid.

J_9 ...I'm glad you posted. You are a nurse and you do know what you're talking about. For someone to give someone advice....when they don't know what their talking about is very dangerous.

It would be like me answering a question in "how to fix a car".
This OP has been extremely rude to people on other threads.

You are a nurse and you do know the ins and outs of the medical field. I don't think the OP should give medical advice unless, like you, he knows what he's talking about. I don't think he knows anymore about the medical field then I do. I know nothing about it.

Not to say I have never answered a question in a field I know nothing about. I have. Glad you posted. ....My concern was this OP seemed to care more about the cost than the kid.
OP.. Isn't that original poster... isn't that me?

OP.. isn't that original poster... isn't that me?

Emop... You know how scatter brained I am... I edited. Sorry sweetie... No it didn't mean you... Far from it. Glad you brought it to my attention... Hugs

And a good example of asking before jumping to conclusions.

How are the chest pains today?

And a good example of asking before jumping to conclusions.

How are the chest pains today?




Emop is a pretty smart kid... Guess Buzzy got a little heated. :D

And a good example of asking before jumping to conclusions.

How are the chest pains today?

So far none today. It usually occurs after A LOT of stress

These pains could be caused by anxiety

Can everyone please stop arguing on my thread... I really don't think this is an emergency because of how long it's been going on...

It is on a public forum, which makes it important for everyone to see. You might look at it at arguing but these issues that have been brought up are very important to discuss. Whether you see the importance in it or not. At least the Thread is thriving.

Anxiety can cause many different type of symptoms. Too many too list. Since you notice that these happen during periods of stress then it is a safe guess to say that anxiety could be a factor. Still though I personally would like you to get a chest x ray and check up to be on the safe side.

I'm sorry y'all, but I have to agree with Buzzworthy here, and I AM a medical professional.

This is chronic pain existing for approximately 2 years now. It also is in the middle of the rib cage suggestive of possibly acid reflux or even simple gas. This is NOT a medical emergency since it is chronic and sporadic.

Too many people use the ER for a doctor's office, I see it every night while I work. While they are symptomatic during the day, they frequently wait until the offices are closed and come to the ER only to be told to contact their primary care giver in the morning during office hours.

If this were not chronic or sporadic, that would be a different story, but considering Emop's age and the length and timing of the symptoms, she would be safe to wait to see her doctor.

I am here. I also see that everyone is pretty much agreeing with what I said, which means it was the way I was delivering it that was the problem. I'm not a medical expert. I am an expert in Finance, Business Management, and yes the car business, from repair to General Management. I'll likely keep my advice to the opinion type posts and the automotive and finance posts. Sorry we all got off on the wrong foot.

I am here. I also see that everyone is pretty much agreeing with what I said, which means it was the way I was delivering it that was the problem. I'm not a medical expert. I am an expert in Finance, Business Management, and yes the car business, from repair to General Management. I'll likely keep my advice to the opinion type posts and the automotive and finance posts. Sorry we all got off on the wrong foot.

I didn't agree with what you said. I accidentally hit the agree button. I don't think you're right. People are vulnerable when they're scared and you actually are worried about undue stress on the health care. Take a look around . My Aunt went to he Doctor at his Office for a visit, he told her nothing was wrong, it was anxiety or indigestion. She died that night of a massive heart attack.

You need to think before you reply... Everybody's not out to beat the system and we do not live in a police state. You are in in charge of nobodys life but your own. You were wrong in this thread, just as you were wrong in almost all of the others. By the way... everyone didn't and doesn't agree with you. If you are in charge of Health Care or ER visits please, let me know.

I would not go on a medical site telling someone anything about medication or try to diagnose a problem. I know nothing about the medical field and neither do you. I do know that heart attacks sometimes present themselves in different ways. Maybe a doctor should come here and tell what he thinks about this. Until you are a doctor or a nurse or medical worker.. you need to think before you respond.

I don't agree with you on anything , because in my opinion you are a pompous, overbearing know it all.

Kit and Judy. I happen to suffer from Anxiety Attacks that present like Heart Attacks, so I have a little insight into this. But you guys basically aren't going to listen to anything I say at this point, so I guess there's no point in trying to apologize, OR explain why I commented on the thread in the first place.

EDIT: PS- If you have comments you'd like to make to me not related to this thread, you should take it to PM.

Kit and Judy. I happen to suffer from Anxiety Attacks that present like Heart Attacks, so I have a little insight into this. But you guys basically aren't going to listen to anything I say at this point, so I guess there's no point in trying to apologize, OR explain why I commented on the thread in the first place.

EDIT: PS- If you have comments you'd like to make to me not related to this thread, you should take it to PM.




Anxiety attacks are horrible and when you or me or anybody else has one and it's a bad one... if the doctors office is closed and you are scared and thinking you're dying... I don't believe you're going to worry too much about what it cost.
What I was saying to you is don't tell anyone what to do if they're sick and you don't know anything about what's wrong with them. There are Doctors and Nurses and other medical people on this site to do that.
As far as the ER that's everyone's own business and not yours.

Yes, anxiety attacks are horrible. No question there. Would I attempt to make the decision whether it's anxiety or cardiac based on postings on the Internet? No. Health care professionals have stepped in and said it's not an emergency. I would have erred on the side of caution.

Again - my late husband had three silent heart attacks. I don't fool around with chest pains IF they've never been diagnosed as anything - anxiety, acid reflux, cardiac.

No need to apologize? I haven't seen an apology for the name calling - if you are talking to me.

Otherwise - I am done with this thread. It has turned to bickering and is not the least bit helpful to OP.

Honestly,

Personally I do not think You or Kit has helped this thread at all.

Buzzworthy was completely correct medically speaking in all his posts on this thread and he was swarmed. He apologized and wanted to move forward.

I work in health care. J9 is a nurse and has experience and agreed in the assessment.

You both over reacted and contributed to this thread getting personal.

I can speak about anxiety as well. I think we can all suffer from it from time to time. Or in different degrees.

So let the next POST BE ABOUT how the doctor appointment goes from the OP.

And I see no reason for your "disagree" when you have made yourself very clear here.

Point well taken - I will contain my remarks to "Buzzy" to the legal thread.

Jpbuzz, I think that you might have a lot to offer this site. Just work on your delivery, and manners. (i.e."Queen B ".. I got it).

Stick around, we all were new here once.

Princess, I hope by now you've had x-rays and a check-up, but in case you haven't, look at this site:Sternum Pain Causes (http://www.buzzle.com/articles/sternum-pain-causes.html)

It make me think about my cracked ribs after a 4wheeler crash several years ago. You said like the "plates" on "Earth's crust". That's what it feels like when you have mending ribs. Maybe it's just your sternum.

Oh well, I hope you get well soon.

Thank you very much for the information.
My mum still has yet to set up an appointment

Wasn't taking anything from you or J_9. I think she's a terrific nurse and her post have always been professional. I'm saying some times it's better to go to the Er rather than risk having a heart attack.
J_9 this hasn't got anything to do with what you posted. You are a good nurse I know that.

I know name calling is wrong on the forum and Buzzy and I have
Settled it.. Thanks for your input Joe.. . and thanks for the reddie. By the way , I'm no longer subscribed to this thread. People come here for help not to hear me or you arguing among ourselves. Sorry to the OP. And Joe... it may have gotten personal, but I lost someone to a heart attack when a Doctor misdiagnosed her sympoms and JudyKay lost a husband.. I think that does gives us a little knowledge on anxiety attacks and heart attacks. Personally I would take a diagnosis from J_9 before I would most doctors.

Well Emop, I don't have much to add, except that I used to get chest pains all the time, but they chalked it up to gas. They went away.

Also when I had an ectopic pregnancy, I had a lot of chest pains, that went right through to my shoulder. I hope you get into see your Doctor soon.