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Phoenix, AZ

I have been experiencing chest pain for over 3 weeks.it gets better and worse throughout the day feeling like pressure and tightness. Any thoughts?

August 9, 2017
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Members urged someone experiencing three weeks of chest pressure and tightness to seek immediate medical attention, with the overwhelming... Read more

Members urged someone experiencing three weeks of chest pressure and tightness to seek immediate medical attention, with the overwhelming consensus being that any persistent chest pain warrants urgent evaluation by a doctor or emergency room to rule out serious cardiac or pulmonary issues. Several members shared that similar symptoms in their own lives stemmed from various causes including asthma-related inflammation, costochondritis, acid reflux, and in one case a friend's pleural effusion requiring hospitalization, emphasizing that multiple conditions can mimic heart problems. A recurring theme was the importance of self-advocacy and not dismissing symptoms even when initial tests come back normal, with members expressing relief that the original poster had an echocardiogram scheduled and encouraging continued follow-up if the pain persists.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Look up "costrochondritis and fibro" I get this severe chest and upper back pain that hurts to move or breathe, its horrible

August 9, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

When I have that with my asthma, often inflammation and tenderness in sternum. I use heating pad to relieve the inflammation and tightness.

September 21, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

When it comes to your heart there is only one answer. Go to the doctor or the ER right away. You need to find out why you are having these new symptoms as soon as possible . Please don't put it off. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
xxxx

August 9, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

You only got one chance in life and don't play no stupid guessing game. Is it my heart or is Fibro???Well what could it hurt its only your heart, just death right.Not! Without your heart pumping, your dead and its not worth playing a guessing game. Go to your primary care doctor and telling him your concern and symptoms. They usually have EKG machine and put little stickies by your heart and just monitor it and it don't hurt. So be proactive and take of you because you matter. Take it from somebody who saw their own father ignore signs that his heart was in trouble.He could of prevented it but he ignored it.I have seen death so much hope I never see it again. So what I'm saying is every life is precious. So you keep well and take care. A peace of mind means a lot. (((Hugs)))

August 9, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

I would make an appointment with your doctor just to be safe. Thats your heart in that area but go get it ruled out and make appointment as soon as you can. It could also be sternum pain and the muscle around it.I get pain there.God Bless you and Hugs.

August 9, 2017

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