joyagh Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 I'm a 42 yo woman. This afternoon I developed tightness/pressure and pain in my chest - the whole rib cage area and pain in my mid-back. I am also vaguely nauseaus but hungry and also getting hot & cold sweats.I have a cold and took sudafed but otherwise nothing is unusual.Am I having a heart attack? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joann Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 The only way to know is to go to ER and get checked out. I have had those feelings with my POTS. But, the first few times I had those feelings I was told to go to ER. They can run tests to make sure this is not a heart attack.Especially if you haven't had this happen before you should get checked out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katybug Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Please go to the ER and get checked out. I know we joke about it a lot on here because some of us experience chest pain quite often, but, if it isn't a normal symptom for you it could be serious. I am thinking good thoughts for you and hope it's just your cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badhbt Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Best to get checked out. You have to listen to your body and the symptoms it is presenting.Big hug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joyagh Posted February 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 although chest pain is not a common symptom for me, when I get gall bladder attacks I get really bad rib cage pain and radiating pain in my back with excruciating pain under my right rib. I don't have the right under-rib pain today, but I wonder if this is gall bladder. It did start after I ate mac & cheese which is when it usually starts. DH insists it's not a heart attack and prob just indigestion. I would have to take myself to ER and it's almost DD's bedtime. wish I had apple cider & vinegar. that'll kill a gall bladder attack in minutes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friedbrain Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 I've gone to the ER twice for chest pains (different kinds). Both times, it was after calling my family docs for advice. I always felt better that way, like I needed to feel "ordered" to go instead of feeling like I was just being paranoid. Stupid, I know. Otoh, after being a "medical mystery" for over ten years and having to deal with so many doctors, some who understood the complicated nature and others who simply thought I was overworrying..... I do feel like I need the support of that opinion. I hope you are ok, and do find out what's going on. Just wanted to say I understand your hesitation, but docs seem to agree that it's more imortant to get that pain checked out. (first time, there was no explanation; second time, doc thinks was "inflammation" of the rib joint, can't remember the name)(Joyagh, I recently started having that right-sided upper quadrant pain, too! Is there an autoimmune component? Mine lasted for about a month, but was mild and maybe resolving on its own? I don't know why it came or is going. An ultasound showed a small cyst and some "wall thickening" and the doc ordered a HIDA but since I'm feeling better, I canceled it. Otoh, I haven't been able to eat large meals for a long time, so maybe this is why?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mydoggielovesme2 Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Joyagh, please let us know how you are doing. Those are very scary symptoms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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