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Unknown chest pain: sharp, stabbing, and throbbing.
Just Want to Talk | Last Active: Dec 2, 2020 | Replies (33)Comment receiving replies
I went to the er 2 weeks ago because I was in so much pain and they didn’t do anything only gave me Ativan which I took but it didn’t stop my chest pain only made me fall asleep. I hate going to the er because I just don’t like having to deal with the medical costs that come with it for my mom I just feel guilty and since they haven’t found anything yet she’s to the point where she doesn’t know what to do and basically says there’s nothing else we can do so I doubt she would let me go to the er again and she’s annoyed that I complain everyday about my pain.
I don’t have a high stress job I only ask covid questions before people come in to see an eye doctor and before that I was unemployed so even when I was just at home I was having pain. It doesn’t ever go away I would say it’s always there sometimes I can deal with it better because it doesn’t hurt as much.
I am a female and I do vape and occasionally smoke weed. But with my lung scan and X-ray coming back fine the doctors don’t think that’s what’s causing my pain. Now I know vaping isn’t well and I am trying to quit. I also want to say ibuprofen doesn’t help
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@mikquack It is good you are stopping vaping. Below are a few articles that may be of interest to you. I encourage you to do further research. Vaping is new and the many chemicals people are ingesting while vaping are not something the medical community has seen before. Very young people (18 or 19) are developing serious unknown lung issues from vaping a short period of time.
- Outbreak of Lung Injury Associated with the Use of E-Cigarette, or Vaping, Products
https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/basic_information/e-cigarettes/severe-lung-disease.html
-The Vaping Illness Outbreak: What We Know So Far https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2019/09/18/760635457/the-vaping-illness-outbreak-what-we-know-so-far
-COVID-19: the connection to smoking and vaping, and resources for quitting https://truthinitiative.org/research-resources/quitting-smoking-vaping/covid-19-connection-smoking-and-vaping-and-resources-for-quitting?
It's important that you continue to seek care for your symptoms. Medical expenses add up quickly. I'm wondering if you have considered contacting county human services to see if you could receive help with medical expenses and/or if they could provide you with state insurance? You could also contact the hospital billing and ask if there is any assistance.
I'm sorry your medical issues are causing you and your family extra stress. It is important that you feel supported at this time. May I ask who your main support is?
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Vaping and smoking can cause chest pain for people who have asthma or other lung conditions. The inhaling of the Vape or smoke can trigger a tightening of the bronchial tubes, which in turn can cause pain. Chest pain can radiate or refer into other parts of the body and can mimic a cardiac condition, such as a heart attack. You may also be reacting to allergens, either at home or elsewhere. A board certified pulmonologist or allergist might be the way to go. With journaling, you can hopefully identify what environments or scenarios are the triggers. I agree with the good advice that the best places to find good doctors are respected medical centers such as the Mayo Clinic or a teaching hospital. Think of your medical issue as a journey to a destination known as the answer to the question.