Pain in chest above the left breast

[georgeswife]

Please Help! I have had a pain in my chest area above my left breast for over 2 Years now. I have had a breast reduction thinking this would solve my problem BUT 1 year later the problem continues! It is tender to touch, I am not short of breath, and it hurts even if I am sitting down without strinuous movements. I am thinking there is a serious problem that is being over looked. If anyone can suggest anything please feel free! I believe there is some kind of blockage or clot. THX  

[Cleveland Clinic]

This pain does not appear to be cardiac in origin.  Typically, cardiac chest pain have a different character and don't go on for years.  I think you have some type of muscular or skeletal pain that may improve with physical therapy and some pain meds.

[jim2141]

A related discussion, angina due to 2 blocked veins was started.

[Cleveland Clinic]

Try naprosyn but make sure you take it with food and follow bottle instructions carefully.  If taken in excess it may cause stomach problems.

[georgeswife]

THX. It must be muscular because it is tender to touch. I have taken 800 mgs of ibuprophen and it doesn't ease the pain. I may have gotten use to it and need something else. However I have no health Ins. so I hope i find something that relieves the pain that's over the counter.