I am a 24 year old female who has had
inconsistent chest pain for over a month.
The chest pain occurs daily (usually sharp
but not unbearable in the center slightly
on the left side). The chest pain is
usually sharp, but only lasts a few
seconds. Sometimes it occurs only a few
times a day, others every half hour or so.
I have visited the doctor and my blood
work, EKG, and chest X-ray all came out
normal to much relief. The pain is usually
alleviated somewhat and occurs less
frequently while taking naproxen. I have
never had this kind of pain before. What
could be causing it? A pinched nerve? My
food habits have not changed and I do not
believe it is a digestive problem nor
congestion (doctor listened to my heart
and lungs as well).
It is good that your heart and lungs are
OK. Pinched nerve can cause such sudden
sharp pain. You can request MRI of the
thoracic spine in order to confirm or
exclude pinched nerve. If the spine is OK
your problem could be due to anxiety.
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