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Heaviness In Chest, Can't Breathe While Laying Flat, Pain Under Rib Cage, Crackling Sound. What Should I Do ?
I have had heaviness in chest, can't breathe while laying flat, pain on the left side under my rib cage. They did chest x ray's and EKG, everything looked fine. They said I have chest wall inflammation from my RA, but now I can feel an air bubble or something under the skin on my left side that moves, kind of crackles when I touch it. Would could this be and what should I do?? I'm scared. I've been to the Dr and ER.
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Hi,
Welcome to HCM
Chest wall pain due to RA might be the cause as x-ray and EKG are normal.
You should not be anxious by feeling bubble or something else.
You can consult a chest physician for further management.
Good luck
Welcome to HCM
Chest wall pain due to RA might be the cause as x-ray and EKG are normal.
You should not be anxious by feeling bubble or something else.
You can consult a chest physician for further management.
Good luck
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