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EmoPrincess · Jun 4, 2010, 07:47 AM

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?

JudyKayTee · Jun 4, 2010, 08:24 AM

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.

EmoPrincess · Jun 4, 2010, 12:31 PM

Thank you

JudyKayTee · Jun 4, 2010, 12:33 PM

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.

EmoPrincess · Jun 4, 2010, 12:35 PM

Originally Posted by JudyKayTee

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.

JudyKayTee · Jun 4, 2010, 02:48 PM

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

Back to consulting with a Physician!

jpbuzzworthy · Jun 4, 2010, 02:52 PM

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

JudyKayTee · Jun 4, 2010, 03:47 PM

Originally Posted by jpbuzzworthy

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.

JoeCanada76 · Jun 4, 2010, 04:17 PM

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.

EmoPrincess · Jun 4, 2010, 09:09 PM

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

JoeCanada76 · Jun 4, 2010, 09:12 PM

Good to hear.

Kitkat22 · Jun 4, 2010, 09:38 PM

Originally Posted by jpbuzzworthy

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.

JoeCanada76 · Jun 4, 2010, 09:44 PM

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.

Kitkat22 · Jun 4, 2010, 09:49 PM

Originally Posted by Jesushelper1976

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.

EmoPrincess · Jun 4, 2010, 09:57 PM

Did I do something wrong?

JoeCanada76 · Jun 4, 2010, 09:59 PM

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.

EmoPrincess · Jun 4, 2010, 10:01 PM

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

Kitkat22 · Jun 4, 2010, 10:04 PM

Originally Posted by xXxEmOxXxPrInCeSsxXx

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

JoeCanada76 · Jun 4, 2010, 10:07 PM

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.

jpbuzzworthy · Jun 5, 2010, 06:08 AM

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.