Well, Tums didn't change anything. I texted Tim and he called and when I told him what happened, he said that's what happened when his lung collapsed (pain, pressure, lightheadedness with any exertion). But that's statistically improbable. That I have a collapsed lung, too. That would be ludicrous.
I guess it could be a spasm of the chest muscle. It still feels like a big fat man is pushing down on my chest, though, and there's a weird pain in the same spot (um, latitude-wise, I mean) on my back, like under my shoulder blade.
Steph, I have had those stabbing pains from acid reflux all over. They would often be sharp enough that they would trigger panic attacks. My doctor pointed out that the digestive system snakes everywhere.
Huh. Maybe more Tums, then? I just wish the pressure on my chest would stop.
You still have the pressure??? Urgent care for you, woman.
Teppy, go to a doctor RIGHT THE HELL NOW. I know you don't want to, I know you haven't showered, but go to a doctor, just in case, k? Please?
Yeah, now I'm inclined to agree with Suzi, if it's going on for this long.
eta: I hadn't seen the lightheaded part, only the pain part. Yeah, you need to get it checked out. The sooner the better.
A few years ago I had sharp bad chest pains, but only when I exerted myself or lifted things. My doctor did an echo and stress test and stuff and determined it was just a pulled muscle. (Being a friend and jerk he also left me on the treadmill a whole lot longer than required just to mess with me once he determined I was fine)
My real advice would be to take a shower because the warm water may relax a muscle issue, and if it doesn't feel better later go to urgent care. Or of course if you did have issues breathing or any other bad symptoms then change that to right away medical care.
I'm grumbling and muttering and sulking, because I am terrible at taking my own advice.
But I guess I'll go. I may call Tim and ask him to come home and drive me.
Absolutely have Tim drive you.
