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Sudden extreme chest & back pain at same time. Please Help.

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dbop1120
dbop1120

I get these attacks of pain in my back somewhere between T-12 & T-4, and pain in the chest at the same time. Sometimes pain on the side as well. The pain is extreme (8-9). They come on quick and randomly. I could be sitting, standing, walking. I could have one today, tommorow, next week. Or not another for months. They last about an hour. Or I could have one, then it starts to let up and I think im geting better, but it comes back. On a few occasions my blood sugar has dropped during the attack. The first time that happened I called the paramedics, because I thought I was going to pass out. However they couldnt find anything wrong. Normal pulse, normal BP, Normal sinus rhythym. I've been to a cardiologist, gastrointeroligist, rheumatologist, ortho/neuro. Nobody can figure out what it is. I cant find anything on the internet that matches my problem. Please help! If there is anyone out there with an idea of what this is let me know. Im out of theories.

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  • oladipo45178
    oladipo45178 dbop1120

    Posted

    Hi, so sorry about that. I had the same series of pain and I went for ECG which i was positive with pericarditis. I am about going for other test before medications. I hope we get well soon dear
  • whatswrongwizme
    whatswrongwizme dbop1120

    Posted

    Hi...how are you feeling now?

    What did the doctor said?

    I am having the same problem. This is really freaking me out.

    Thanks.

  • chris4021
    chris4021 dbop1120

    Posted

    Did you happen to notice when/what you eat before it happens? I have these exact same things just like you described. It would go days or months with nothing, then BAM. Id have it for anywhere from an hour to 3 days. - and it ended up being SEVERE heartburn. Not the kind with any acid in your esophagus tho and some Pepto or TUMS can fix, just severe pain in my chest, back, and even into my shoulders. Doc put me on prescription heartburn meds, and if I take one of those pills within a few mins of one of these "attacks" coming on, the pain is completely gone within 10 mins. If it one of the really bad attacks, I may have to take more the next day as it will return, but the HB meds are the ONLY thing that worked. ...and I tried just about everything.

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