Anyone with chest pain like to help me pls? - Fibromyalgia Message Board

niecsey · 04-10-2008, 07:31 AM

Hi all x lm getting freaked about about this chest pain/sensations lm having alot of bother with lately

would anyone descibe what they experience please just to put my mind at rest alittle? Id be really grateful

lf lm laying on my side it happens sometimes right in the middle

or if lve bene on here to long which doesnt take long these days it happens or even from doing house work

thanks guys xx

bluelakelady · 04-10-2008, 07:50 AM

the sternum used to be a tender spot for me also. thank heavens it went away. part of it is forgetting to breath, part is just fibro messing with you again. try propping yourself with pillows so you sleep on your back. it helped me.
giggle, no room for anyone else in the bed, but oh!, how happy i was to have the relief.
peace,
bluelakelady

niecsey · 04-10-2008, 07:53 AM

BLL your such a cheery lady x Yea that damm sternum!!

bleigh · 04-10-2008, 08:15 AM

I had this recently. Of course, you should go to the doctor anytime you're having chest pains and have heart problems ruled out. More than likely though you're suffering from costochondritis. I had this for a couple of months and then it just went away. You may want to try to take a break from underwire bras...I know how much better we look while wearing them, but they do put alot of pressure that can aggravate this situation. Also, for me, I had to prop myself up on my back as not to put pressure on the sides of my ribs. And, as I try very hard not to take pain meds on a daily basis ibuprofin worked well for the pain management. Of course, you should use whatever pain med you have that works best for you. Also, heat helps. Unfortunately this is something we just have to live with. Hopefully this bout will end quickly for you. I know it's very painful.

MizSpentyouth2 · 04-10-2008, 09:15 AM

You should always have chest pains checked by your doc. Like others have posted before me though it is probably costracondritis I get bad bouts of it too
then I wind up with a weird sensation around my mouth cause I unconciously begin to breathe too shallow cause it hurts so it is like a hyperventellation
Pain meds rest and long soaks in epsom salts help ease it for me as does the heating pad. I have had a shot of cortisone into my sternum when it was really bad. I hope it passes quickly for you.