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Have Chest Pain. No Medication Till Now. Is It Nervous Problem?
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I have been having this pain in my chest for a while. I thought it was muscular, but I have found that it kind of radiates down my arm when I poke around. It is right above my left breast almost in between my shoulder and chest, and when I press it, I feel like I can feel similar tingling in my left arm, almost tricep area. It may be a nerve issue but I can't tell.
I have been having this pain in my chest for a while. I thought it was muscular, but I have found that it kind of radiates down my arm when I poke around. It is right above my left breast almost in between my shoulder and chest, and when I press it, I feel like I can feel similar tingling in my left arm, almost tricep area. It may be a nerve issue but I can't tell.
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Thu, 18 Apr 2013
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Sounds like a pinched nerve. I would try a heating pad to the area that hurts. Also, you can try taking anti inflammatory meds such as Advil or Alleve to see if this helps.
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