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Back and Chest Pain

I get a pain in my upper back that spreads around to my chest. Sometimes it lasts about 15 minutes, sometimes 30 minutes. It feels as if I have been stabbed in the back and it comes through my chest. It feels like it comes full circle around my upper body. I have a hard time talking, turn white, clamming and sometimes nauseous. I had every heart test about 3 years ago, but now they are becoming more frequent. What do you think is causing this pain?
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237039 tn?1264258057
3 years is a long time!  Head to the ER again. I have heart disease and I do  have discomfort in my upper back between my shoulder blades.  But the discomfort is more a pins and needle sensation that coincides with some chest pressure.  See a doctor soon and have this checked again.  Take care, Ally
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159619 tn?1707018272
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I can't say what's causing your pain, but it needs to be checked out by a medical professional. I would head to the ER if it happens again before you can see your doctor to be safe.

Jon
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