My husband is also experiencing that but when asked his doctor he was advised to go on a diet.

My husband is also experiencing that but when asked his doctor he was advised to go on a diet.

Anonymous wrote:Costochrondritis can present like this. It is relatively common in young females. Have you looked into this as a possibility?

Spoiler alert: Not much can be done about it--you just accept it as part of your new normal. But it does mean it is not a serious issue of concern.

+1. I did two emergency room visits for costochondritis. Really scary and annoying, but no real medical harm. Heavier dose motrin for a week or so can make it go away. And be careful with activities that stress the front of the chest, like clutching a steering wheel for a long trip.

Take 2-3 regular strength aspirin. Put your head in the freezer (good for breathing). Put on a breath-right nose strip to open your airways. You are trying to relax and not let this escalate to panic.

Costochrondritis can present like this. It is relatively common in young females. Have you looked into this as a possibility?

Spoiler alert: Not much can be done about it--you just accept it as part of your new normal. But it does mean it is not a serious issue of concern.

I am only 30, btw. Just had blood work done - all normal.

Does anyone else get chest pain multiple times a year (like 2 to 3). It is always accompanied by breathing issues. I don’t have to be engaging in physical activity.

Over the past six years, I have gone to the ER twice. They always say a strained muscle. Is it really that normal to strain muscles that frequently?