Pain in middle of chest

[Sheryl]

37 minutes ago, RickG16 said:

No pain in my stomach. Just chest. And only been few days

Actually gastric pain is often felt in ghe chest. Can even mimic heart attack. 

[scubascuba3]

44 minutes ago, RickG16 said:

Thanks....

 

No history of chest muscle injury but I do play squash and tweak things quite often

 

No other symptoms. Just a pain in my upper back / neck at about the same level

i doubt it's squash related

[Mavideol]

48 minutes ago, RickG16 said:

No other symptoms. Just a pain in my upper back / neck at about the same level

had similar symptoms, at times it felt like my heart would burst out, pain in front, neck and back .... it was shingles

[Shop mak]

Had a heart monitor test not long ago. Paid just over 1,000 baht in private hospital. Please go to hospital asap.

[RickG16]

Just been check up. BP levels fine.

 

Doc also said heart lungs seem OK

 

Given me stomach medicine and something for the pain

 

[Mavideol]

1 minute ago, RickG16 said:

Just been check up. BP levels fine.

 

Doc also said heart lungs seem OK

 

Given me stomach medicine and something for the pain

 

to much booze 555

[Neeranam]

2 hours ago, VocalNeal said:

I find that putting my socks and shoes on causes more odd stabbing pains than the running which is what the shoes are for.

Strange, I get the same. 

[RickG16]

9 minutes ago, Mavideol said:

to much booze 555

I reckon so

[degrub]

Sitting in hospital bed after double angioplasty . Go get a cardio stress test, either physical or drug stimulated.

Caught mine, normal BP, normal chemistry , pains in and around the upper chest during moderate exercise and sharp tiny pains occasionally while at  rest in bed or on couch.

Edited March 7, 2023 by degrub
Added clarification

[Don Chance]

Guess what, my chest hurts too! It is because of the high levels of SMOG.  I suggest relax and try some deep breathing, go somewhere else..

 

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Any level above 50mcg is considered unsafe as long-term exposure is linked to chronic diseases, including lung and heart problems.

 

“The BMA is urging city residents who have difficulty breathing, eye inflammation, chest pain, or headaches after going outside to see a doctor.”

[RickG16]

48 minutes ago, Don Chance said:

Guess what, my chest hurts too! It is because of the high levels of SMOG.  I suggest relax and try some deep breathing, go somewhere else..

 

"

Any level above 50mcg is considered unsafe as long-term exposure is linked to chronic diseases, including lung and heart problems.

 

“The BMA is urging city residents who have difficulty breathing, eye inflammation, chest pain, or headaches after going outside to see a doctor.”

Thanks but i don't live in Bangkok

[Don Chance]

47 minutes ago, RickG16 said:

Thanks but i don't live in Bangkok

Where do you live? There is smog all over Thailand these days.

[RickG16]

50 minutes ago, Don Chance said:

Where do you live? There is smog all over Thailand these days.

Not in Thailand, I also where a kn95 mask if out and about in areas with heavy traffic 

[Lorry]

13 hours ago, Don Chance said:

Guess what, my chest hurts too! It is because of the high levels of SMOG

Same here.

The BMA's recommendation to see a doctor is funny. Will the doctor prescribe a holiday in the Swiss Alps (Bangkok AQI 200, Swiss mountains AQI 3) or on a Norwegian beach?

[crouchpeter]

On 3/7/2023 at 9:30 PM, Northstar1 said:

Many doctors lawyers green berets, SAS members, etc on this forum.

why pay for a doctor with all the professional advice here?????????‍♂️
and it’s all free!

I mean it’s nothing serious, only his health!

How come I always get banned, (and spoken to like a child), when I post sarcastic comments.

[KhunLA]

On 3/7/2023 at 3:01 PM, RickG16 said:

1. No not up to the the throat. About level with the nipples.

 

2. It's more of an aching or burning

 

3. Not tried much yet but am trying some gaviscon now. Will report back

Age & last full check up ?

 

Might want to add 'cardiac' check up next time, sooner than later.  

 

I always explained it off as something else, until it wasn't.  Requiring a bit of intervention by cardiac surgeon.

 

A few simple tests for peace of mind, and a better, inexpensive options, if needed,  than putting it off to find out your diagnosis was a bit off.

[RickG16]

1 hour ago, KhunLA said:

Age & last full check up ?

 

Might want to add 'cardiac' check up next time, sooner than later.  

 

I always explained it off as something else, until it wasn't.  Requiring a bit of intervention by cardiac surgeon.

 

A few simple tests for peace of mind, and a better, inexpensive options, if needed,  than putting it off to find out your diagnosis was a bit off.

39

 

Was just stomach acid I think. Omeprazole sorted it out. 

[KhunLA]

12 minutes ago, RickG16 said:

39

 

Was just stomach acid I think. Omeprazole sorted it out. 

You're kind of young to be having heart/circulatory issues.

 

 

[n00dle]

On 3/7/2023 at 2:42 PM, RickG16 said:

I play a lot of squash which can involve doing pretty intense movements and stretching into unnatural positions

Sounds to me like intercostal strain. I do some very vigorous sports and have strained the webbing between my ribs and even stressed my sternum befor, it can be painful as cracked ribs (done that too) 

[n00dle]

8 hours ago, crouchpeter said:

How come I always get banned, (and spoken to like a child), when I post sarcastic comments.

reported for discussing moderation.

[Sheryl]

As it responds to PPI (and was worse when lying flat or bending over) the doctor's assessment of GERD seems correct.

 

OP are you at all overweight?

 

[RickG16]

26 minutes ago, Sheryl said:

 

 

OP are you at all overweight?

 

No I'm not 

[Sheryl]

Just now, RickG16 said:

No I'm not 

Smojer?

 

Drink much coffee?

 

I ask because lifestyle changes can help control GERD:

 

- minimize caffeine intake

- avoid lying down or bending over for 2 hours after eating

- eat smsmaller amounts at a time

 

 

[RickG16]

7 minutes ago, Sheryl said:

Smojer?

 

Drink much coffee?

 

I ask because lifestyle changes can help control GERD:

 

- minimize caffeine intake

- avoid lying down or bending over for 2 hours after eating

- eat smsmaller amounts at a time

 

 

I think it's probably spicy food and beer if anything

 

And yes I have a bad habit of eating dinner late then going to bed not long after 

[scubascuba3]

2 hours ago, RickG16 said:

I think it's probably spicy food and beer if anything

 

And yes I have a bad habit of eating dinner late then going to bed not long after 

Yes likely that, when i had gastritis, i concluded it was mainly Thai food, probably msg in certain dishes i was eating. Instant coffee might have been a contributing factor

[crouchpeter]

17 hours ago, n00dle said:

reported for discussing moderation.

I can't win!

[crouchpeter]

14 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

Yes likely that, when i had gastritis, i concluded it was mainly Thai food, probably msg in certain dishes i was eating. Instant coffee might have been a contributing factor

Not msg.

[scubascuba3]

4 hours ago, crouchpeter said:

Not msg.

hard to say, something in the thai food for sure, certain dishes 

[degrub]

19 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

Yes likely that, when i had gastritis, i concluded it was mainly Thai food, probably msg in certain dishes i was eating. Instant coffee might have been a contributing factor

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/gastritis/symptoms-causes/syc-20355807

 

get checked for H. Pylori infection. Well known for causing stomach ulcers and issues as mentioned in the article.

 

Edited March 31, 2023 by degrub

[scubascuba3]

21 minutes ago, degrub said:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/gastritis/symptoms-causes/syc-20355807

 

get checked for H. Pylori infection. Well known for causing stomach ulcers and issues as mentioned in the article.

 

yes also over rated, people always suggest it, i tested for it, no have. Some people have it with zero symptoms