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Weird chest pain today

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weeurd · 09/10/2024 15:35

I'm having this weird chest pain today and I don't know what to make of it.

I noticed it earlier when taking a depth breath. It's quite sore. The top of my back feels a bit sore and then this soreness, especially when breathing in.

But also just feels generally sore.

I don't really think it warrants the doc yet.

Has anyone else had this ? It's mainly sore when taking deep breaths.

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weeurd · 09/10/2024 16:48

It's like I have been punched in the ribs or something. It's getting worse now. I'm gona call backup and go.

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HappyHolidai · 09/10/2024 16:45

I was diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism some weeks ago: they are very serious and can be life-threatening. Chest pain when you breathe in is one of the symptoms. Obviously it could be other things, but take this seriously and get it checked.

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weeurd · 09/10/2024 16:40

It's like my ribs hurt when I move around. I think it's muscular.

Maybe I picked up one of my kids the wrong way yesterday or something like that.

I know everyone will be getting frustrated because I'm not going. I'll think about it for a bit and see if I can get someone to look after my kids.

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TheShellBeach · 09/10/2024 16:38

OP chest pain needs investigating at A and E.

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weeurd · 09/10/2024 16:21

ahemfem · 09/10/2024 16:14

I'm guessing covid. Mine I had recently was like that. However it could also be something in need of urgent medical attention so I'd call 111

Just doing a test now.

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LostTheMarble · 09/10/2024 16:16

ATuinTheGreat · 09/10/2024 16:11

That’s quite a specific diagnosis for someone who is not a healthcare professional!

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Sorry should have been clearer, I’m not saying it is at all! There is a chance it could be, but it could just be a virus, muscle ache, part of the OPs MS… none of us (including myself) can say anything other than give suggestions of what it might be and hope the op seeks real medical advice asap.

ahemfem · 09/10/2024 16:14

I'm guessing covid. Mine I had recently was like that. However it could also be something in need of urgent medical attention so I'd call 111

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weeurd · 09/10/2024 16:11

DonnaBanana · 09/10/2024 16:10

Does it get any worse if you exert yourself? Like running up the stairs etc. That would be a red flag. Breathless? Sweating? If not it’s statistically less likely to be anything immediately sinister but you need to go find out.

No it's just when I take a deep breath, which I feel like I'm always doing now and I keep needing to yawn. Upper back aches a bit.

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ATuinTheGreat · 09/10/2024 16:11

LostTheMarble · 09/10/2024 15:57

Reads like pericarditis, but I’m not a health professional. Is there an out of hours part of your local hospital you could go to?

That’s quite a specific diagnosis for someone who is not a healthcare professional!

DonnaBanana · 09/10/2024 16:10

Does it get any worse if you exert yourself? Like running up the stairs etc. That would be a red flag. Breathless? Sweating? If not it’s statistically less likely to be anything immediately sinister but you need to go find out.

Ellerby83 · 09/10/2024 16:07

Definitely a &e. 111 will just send you there anyway.

The wait may not be as bad as you think. We have had two visits there in the last couple of months. I got seen within 50 mins, DH in 2 hours.

Incakewetrust · 09/10/2024 16:07

Tbh there's no real point in calling 111 for chest pain as they will always send you to a&e.
I'd suggest to heading there

Waterboatlass · 09/10/2024 16:06

It could be MS, COVID, musculoskeletal, pericarditis, but the thing it's that it's new chest pain. Nobody is going to advise you not to have it checked. You could try 111

icouldholditwithacobweb · 09/10/2024 16:05

Could just be a virus, I get a similar pain sometimes like you say, most noticeable when breathing in. It usually either is the start of a virus or lasts for a day and then goes again so I figure my immune system was just fighting something off. Only you know if it's worth going to A&E for though.

CheesecakeOnTheLanai · 09/10/2024 16:05

Please go and get checked out OP - I had this a few weeks ago, I actually put it off for a few days before eventually ending up in A&E where I was given a very stern telling off for not taking it seriously.
I only had to wait an hour and a half altogether (and that's including ECG, blood tests, everything AND I'm in a big major city).
Mine ended up being costochondritis but it should never be ignored, please do get checked.

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weeurd · 09/10/2024 16:05

whingebenefits · 09/10/2024 16:04

Could be Covid. I had it recently and felt it first as sharp pinching chest pain.

There's a virus in my house. Both my kids have been ill. I don't have any other symptoms at present.

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whingebenefits · 09/10/2024 16:04

Could be Covid. I had it recently and felt it first as sharp pinching chest pain.

Ponoka7 · 09/10/2024 16:03

Don't bother with 111, they'll tell you to go to A&E. A walk in would send you there as well. Pack for A&E, pick up a meal deal if you can and go while it's still early, you might get out before 1am if you go now.

nokidshere · 09/10/2024 16:01

Chest pain always needs checking out, at the very least call 111

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weeurd · 09/10/2024 16:01

I keep needing to yawn

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weeurd · 09/10/2024 15:59

I have MS, maybe this could be the MS hug if anyone is familiar.

I really don't want to go to a and e 😢

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LostTheMarble · 09/10/2024 15:57

Reads like pericarditis, but I’m not a health professional. Is there an out of hours part of your local hospital you could go to?

Thelnebriati · 09/10/2024 15:57

It could be costochondritis, pleurisy, or something else. Don't try to diagnose it yourself, its best to go to A&E or a walk in centre in case its serious.

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weeurd · 09/10/2024 15:54

I'm also just sore around my back, all around my ribs. I just sat on the sofa and I am just sore around my rib area at the back.

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BabyR · 09/10/2024 15:52

I would ring 111. They may get you an appointment to be seen.