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Question: left shoulder pain, chest tightness
| jeeper
- Wed Apr 06, 2005 8:15 pm |
I am a 35 yo female that has recently been experiencing pain in my left shoulder. the pain seems to start almost in my armpit and radiate up around my shoulder. I have also been having tightness in my chest that makes me feel like I can't take a deep breath.
I have not had any injury or trauma to my shoulder. should I be concerned about this or is this just something that comes with getting older.
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| Bernadette
- Tue Apr 12, 2005 8:48 pm |
Dear jeeper,
This is not something that comes with getting older.(By the way,
35 is definitely not"getting older")Your symptoms should be evaluated by your doctor.
He/she will probably do a cardiogram to start,
listen to your heart and lungs,
and see what other tests you might need.
Do you have a family history of heart disease,
have you had your Cholesterol checked,
do you smoke?Your doctor will also consider stress/Anxiety and problems like Asthma.Don't assume you know what the symptoms mean,
and don't ignore them.
Hope this is some help.
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