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A couple Unrelated *seemingly* minor problems
I'm 19 years old, male, 6ft3in *about*, 210pounds *not very active*
1.
I have a small, movable *something* around my collarbone. *can slide around under my skin, stays in the same area; left side* *noticed it there for years... 3... 4... 5... 6? don't know exactly how long*
Most of the time I don't even notice it under my collarbone, although there are days when it comes out from hiding and sits on top of my collarbone. Can be annoying on days that it pops up simply because I become cautious and try not to move my arm too high *causing it to move around my collarbone* or move my head too rapidly *same effect* *hasn't happened in a while... over a month, at least*. I suppose the sliding sensation of it moving above/below my collarbone on these days is the only reason I notice it at all.
Before a few minutes ago I would have claimed that it disappeared completely except on the few days it's popped up, but I just went feeling for it before this post and felt it sitting below my collarbone, although it was without the inclination to move around my collarbone *still moved, just wouldn't stay on top of my collarbone as it would on problem days* and it seemed smaller than I remember *Might just be my imagination* -probably dime-sized *can't seem to find it again atm* but seemed, at least penny-sized on the problem days, if not a bit bigger *Again, might've been Imagination*
2.
Occasionally I'm feeling a *sharp?* pain in my chest... maybe every couple days/every week? Haven't taken too much notice *last happened about half an hour ago*. Last it happened it was on the left side, maybe where the heart is, maybe a little lower; can't say for sure if it has been in the same spot, haven't paid too much attention to it until now. I'm not sure how to rate the pain... it's not too severe, just scares me a bit. It's not triggered by any amount of physical activity, in fact it seems to be the opposite. It seems to happen after I've been still for a while, although not until I try to move. If I try to move my arm up or sit up or any action, really, that would move the chest *maybe even a big breath of air* then I'll feel it. It's a sharp enough pain to get me to stop in my tracks *which stops the pain* simply because I'm scared to stimulate it any further... but eventually I've learned that the pain doesn't get worse with movement, and in fact, a quick stretch back and the pain will disappear. Maybe something to do with the muscles in the area; possibly because of my, often uncomfortable, positions? Certainly doesn't seem to me that any heart-related troubles would by stimulated by movement such as that, and then cease after a stretch, but wanted to hear what someone else had to say.
1.
I have a small, movable *something* around my collarbone. *can slide around under my skin, stays in the same area; left side* *noticed it there for years... 3... 4... 5... 6? don't know exactly how long*
Most of the time I don't even notice it under my collarbone, although there are days when it comes out from hiding and sits on top of my collarbone. Can be annoying on days that it pops up simply because I become cautious and try not to move my arm too high *causing it to move around my collarbone* or move my head too rapidly *same effect* *hasn't happened in a while... over a month, at least*. I suppose the sliding sensation of it moving above/below my collarbone on these days is the only reason I notice it at all.
Before a few minutes ago I would have claimed that it disappeared completely except on the few days it's popped up, but I just went feeling for it before this post and felt it sitting below my collarbone, although it was without the inclination to move around my collarbone *still moved, just wouldn't stay on top of my collarbone as it would on problem days* and it seemed smaller than I remember *Might just be my imagination* -probably dime-sized *can't seem to find it again atm* but seemed, at least penny-sized on the problem days, if not a bit bigger *Again, might've been Imagination*
2.
Occasionally I'm feeling a *sharp?* pain in my chest... maybe every couple days/every week? Haven't taken too much notice *last happened about half an hour ago*. Last it happened it was on the left side, maybe where the heart is, maybe a little lower; can't say for sure if it has been in the same spot, haven't paid too much attention to it until now. I'm not sure how to rate the pain... it's not too severe, just scares me a bit. It's not triggered by any amount of physical activity, in fact it seems to be the opposite. It seems to happen after I've been still for a while, although not until I try to move. If I try to move my arm up or sit up or any action, really, that would move the chest *maybe even a big breath of air* then I'll feel it. It's a sharp enough pain to get me to stop in my tracks *which stops the pain* simply because I'm scared to stimulate it any further... but eventually I've learned that the pain doesn't get worse with movement, and in fact, a quick stretch back and the pain will disappear. Maybe something to do with the muscles in the area; possibly because of my, often uncomfortable, positions? Certainly doesn't seem to me that any heart-related troubles would by stimulated by movement such as that, and then cease after a stretch, but wanted to hear what someone else had to say.
*Ignore this post*
*just added crackerjack4u2 to the "To" Section, didn't with my last post; wasn't sure if doing so alerted the person to my reply or not*
*just added crackerjack4u2 to the "To" Section, didn't with my last post; wasn't sure if doing so alerted the person to my reply or not*
Whenever I mention that I'm 6ft. 3in. 210 pounds, the first thing I always think of is a buffed up BadA**, which I am not lol. Only wanted to clarify that much. Don't have any physical limitations other than what is, now, a small case of Asthma *used to have a small personal machine that I would breathe into on occasion as a kid because it was so bad* although now I never even carry my Inhaler, except in my bag if I'm going to be staying somewhere else for a bit, just in case; Only ever shows itself at all if I'm active during the winter *Cold air + too much exhilaration can sometimes bring on an attack... last minor attack was 3 years ago, chasing down my bus in the snow... haha, last major attack was like 6 years ago*
In short, I only meant to Imply that I am a little overweight. As far as exercise goes, I will occasionally walk between my house and my grandparents house via the railroads (25-35 min walk) - maybe a couple days/week - once every couple of weeks, sometimes even jogging some of it *getting a little cold for that*. Might do 20 or so pushups after a big meal occasionally.
Definitely should do more, because I spend the rest of my time glued to my computer, for the most part; been thinking about actually getting in shape, but I wouldn't say that my health is really bad at all right now; not that I have any clue at all what my cholesterol/blood pressure would be :O
In short, I only meant to Imply that I am a little overweight. As far as exercise goes, I will occasionally walk between my house and my grandparents house via the railroads (25-35 min walk) - maybe a couple days/week - once every couple of weeks, sometimes even jogging some of it *getting a little cold for that*. Might do 20 or so pushups after a big meal occasionally.
Definitely should do more, because I spend the rest of my time glued to my computer, for the most part; been thinking about actually getting in shape, but I wouldn't say that my health is really bad at all right now; not that I have any clue at all what my cholesterol/blood pressure would be :O
Hello the knot could as andrea said be a cyst. It could also be a calcium deposit that has formed on the bone, an infected lymph node, a tumor benign or cancerous. Since it seems to be smaller and larger at times my first guess would be the infected lymph node.
As far as the pain you described in the chest area. I believe you are most likely right on the money with your thinking. It sounds like it is very likely muscular in nature, similar to a charlie horse you get in your legs. If the stretching causes it to subside then most likely the muscle in that area is cramping up and the stretch pulls the muscle outward and allows it to relax again.
You described yourself as not very active in the beginning of your post, is there a physical limitation causing you to be this way? Exercising some (even if it is just walking at a faster than usual pace and swinging your arms) 3 times a week will most likely prevent the muscle issues you are getting when you do get up and do something physical, not to mention aiding in sleeping, breathing, heart function, cholesterol and blood pressure reduction. I Hope This Helps! Have A Wonderful Night!
As far as the pain you described in the chest area. I believe you are most likely right on the money with your thinking. It sounds like it is very likely muscular in nature, similar to a charlie horse you get in your legs. If the stretching causes it to subside then most likely the muscle in that area is cramping up and the stretch pulls the muscle outward and allows it to relax again.
You described yourself as not very active in the beginning of your post, is there a physical limitation causing you to be this way? Exercising some (even if it is just walking at a faster than usual pace and swinging your arms) 3 times a week will most likely prevent the muscle issues you are getting when you do get up and do something physical, not to mention aiding in sleeping, breathing, heart function, cholesterol and blood pressure reduction. I Hope This Helps! Have A Wonderful Night!
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