NicAnn Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 I have two symptoms that may or may not be related. Can Dr. Hive help me out? First, I'm 27, healthy eater, I don't work out. Slight family history or heart problems (very small heart issue in maternal grandfather 15 years ago). Symptom 1- at least once a day, sometimes for a few minutes to an hour, I have a sore feeling near my armpit on the left side. When it happens I rub and squeeze the area, like you might with a sore muscle. It seems to help temporarily, but it doesn't take the discomfort away. I would not call it pain. Symptom 2- today I had an "episode". A squeezing feeling in my chest, not painful, but very uncomfortable. Had a numb, burning feeling in my left hand during/soon after. Hand looked slightly red. I had the exact hand feeling once before, but I cannot remember if chest pain was associated with it. I should go to the dr. I know that. I do not have insurance because I have to buy it through the marketplace, and the darn thing won't work. So anyway, spending several thousand dollars on an ER visit would set us back a year or two. Thoughts? Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momling Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 I don't have an answer, but I have had the same pain (as your #1 symptom) lately. I was thinking it might be some lymph node or muscle thing or something? Let me know if you ever figure out what it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 I'm not qualified to answer and have almost no experience. So I send you my well wishes and hope it works out. How long have you been experiencing symptom 1? It's sounds like it's been pretty often/consistent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 I should also add, at one point I I was having some frequent chest tightness and wasn't sure if I should go in. My very non-medical and possibly stupid idea was to test it with exercise. I figured if I could do some cardio without keeling over, it was probably just something weird or anxiety. So again, not medical advice but it's what I did that made me feel better about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Honestly, it sounds like an injury more than it sounds like a heart issue. I'm not sure why you would go to the ER for it, though, because from what you have described, it would be far better to make an appointment with a good cardiologist. Again, it doesn't sound like a heart problem to me, but I'm not in favor of ignoring any kind of chest pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 I would go to your regular doctor now, and again if you have symptom 2 while you're having symptom 2. A regular doc will be within range $$ wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverwood Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 I have similar symptoms and was diagnosed with anxiety! I would say go to a Dr., maybe you have an after hours clinic close by? Normally those are cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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