Burning Chest pain

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Hello, 

My name is David and I a a 22 year old male who recently went to the hospital for chest pain. I figured it wasnt a heart attack because i never got pain in the center of my chest. It is down towards the sternum and up my right and left side of my inner breast. I had an EKG, Blood Test, and Xrays done while there and all they told me was chest wall inflamation. I was doing reading around and figure it is Costochondritis. I have a check up with my DR. this thursday but the pain is very irritating and anxiety isnt helping because i get all hot and sweaty, body weakness and a shaky feeling and pain in back,neck and sometimes arms. What are some ways to deal with it until i am maybe prescribed something because ibprofen only helps for so long. i am taking them every 4 hrs and have been applying ice. This is only the second day and my first time dealing with it so anything helps. 

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    Hi David,

    sorry to hear you are also in pain. Hope your apointment went well. I heve been diagnosed about two months now and I have had pain for about a year. I am glad to read about other peoples experiences, including yours. Hope you´ll feel better soon and have more manageable pain.

    Take care

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      Hello thank you for replying

      Appointment was good, was diagnosed with costochondritis and was told it will go away on its own. I am feeling alright today just need to control my anxiety so I dont worry. I am a healthy 23 year old who doesn't do drugs. I have also stopped drinking for a while until I get my anxiety under control again

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      Good tho hear your appointment went well. To control your anxiety is a task on its own I guess. What helps for me is to walk...and just keep on doing my daily routine. You´re young and healthy keep that in mind!

      Take care!

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