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hhuynh6
Aug 21, 2012, 08:02 PM
This happens to me rarely... about twice now. It was 5 years ago I was waiting for the bus in the cold and my heart starts to hurt so much. It became so difficult to inhale and exhale and burns with every breath. I thought it would go away but it lasted couple days. I had it again this year and check with the doc and he told me something from my ribs might be poking my heart. I don't think this was clear enough because I didn't have insurance so he didn't want to check me thoroughly. If any of you know the cause of this it would be greatly appreciated!

joypulv
Aug 21, 2012, 08:34 PM
WHERE are you finding this doctor? 'Something from your ribs poking your heart' does indeed sound like a doctor trying to get you out of his office if you aren't a paying patient.

I don't know why you would have heart pains on very rare occasions. Having it every 5 years, even for a few days, probably isn't going to get you much attention and testing unless you do pay for it all, because it could be anything.