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right side chest pain

I have an extremely sharp pain on the right side of my chest when getting out of bed.  It starts to hurt when I lay on my sides.  When I try to roll over, the pain shoots through my right side.  And when I try to get up and out of bed, I can only move an inch or two at a time getting up.  Once I get on my feet, it goes away after a minute or so.  The pain is so bad it feels like being electrocuted.  I have to stop after each pain, and then continue, every inch until I finally make it to a standing position.  Then I can go all day with no pain whatsoever as long as I don't lay back down.  What could possibly be causing this.  
I also have degenerative disc desease and some spinal stenosis in my spine.  Why does it only happen when turning over in bed or trying to get up?  After that I am fine.
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Im actually here to find the same answer i been with this pain over a week i can walk normal feel no pain but when i lay down or toss and turn the pain kicks in and when i get up i feel it 10 times strong it takes me a while to be fully up im only 26 i have never felt this way before
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I have the same problem but has lasted over 2 weeks and doctors say nothing is wrong. But it spreads into upper right arm and chest.
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About an hour ago I went to get up and had this tightening sensation near the middle/right side of my chest. It really hurts to move i'm 18 and can't get in the doctors until Monday.
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Hi,
How are you? What other symptoms are present? Was there any trauma or injury in the past? With your history of spinal stenosis and degenerative disease, the chest pain may be caused by musculoskeletal issues. However, cardiac conditions must not easily be ruled out and it is best that you have diagnostic tests done such as ECG to rule this out. Recent imaging studies of the spine may also help monitor for any changes that could have led to your symptoms. Have this checked by your doctor for proper evaluation.Take care and do keep us posted.
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