Chronic Chest Pains

[jdh2003]

I was wondering if anyone has every had chronic chest pain?  I have had pain in my chest/breast area on and off for 5 years (mostly on) .  It feels like a burning, shooting, pressure pain.  Sometimes is sharp and it feels like I am going to die.  Other times I can feel the pain by pushing on it.

The doctors have said that it is chest wall inflammation.  I do have a fast heart rate that I take medicine for.  But chest wall inflammation for 5 years!!!!!!!!!

I have been on may different things for this: steroids, antibiotics, anti-inflammatory medicines, i have had the normal heart type tests, the doctors have even thrown anti-depressants at me.  I am just scared, confused, and upset that I have had to deal with this for so long.

Has anyone ever dealt with this? And is there something the doctors are missing?  Please help!

[kriscar]

I have similar problems for 2 years, but my pain is constant and in the neck and shoulder as well. I've had ever possible test I can think of and no results. I've tried the trigger point therapy myself and no results, however I could see where it could work. I don't know if I can handle this pain any longer.

[kasbb86]

I've had similar issues.  You should look into whether it might be trigger points in your muscles, which can be very painful and longlasting.  Most Doctors are pretty clueless about trigger points.  Here is a book worth getting:  www.triggerpointbook.com.

Find a pain management specialist who can help diagnose you.  Good luck.