I'm having minor chest pains...

[hollywood926]

just little, quick sharp pains right in the middle of my chest. Should I be concerned? I quit smoking 5 days ago and in the past when I have quit for this long, my chest has felt good. This is weird.

I am only asking because I am too poor to go to the doctor right now and I am sure there is a doctor here in the DU house. Right? :-)

[Worst Username Ever]

1. You are probably fine but I would not take DUs word for it...

any chest pain is usually something docs take pretty seriously...

[ewagner]

2. What kind of pain

sharp? dull? crushing?

know any nurses?....can you call a public health nurse?

on edit: my heart attack was on 12/12/04........classic crushing pain shortness of breath, vomiting.......not good.....call somebody knowledgeable NOW!!!!!!

[hollywood926]

7. sharp...and it comes and goes...n/t

[Beware the Beast Man]

9. By the way, welcome back!

:hi:

[ewagner]

11. Thanks!!!! n/t

[jody]

3. Please go to the following site and then see a doctor.

http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/actintime/

[lpbk2713]

4. I can understand your concern.

Although I don't have an answer for you. Last night for about two hours before I went to bed I had a constant quivering, fluttering sensation in my chest in the area where my heart is. I felt OK this morning except for being a little more tired than usual.

[Beware the Beast Man]

5. This is no expert advice, but,

it could very well be nic withdrawal,too. Your body does some funky stuff without nicotine.
If it really concerns you, definitely see a doctor.

[Susang]

6. Don't trust us - Call your doctor

Seriously, don't get your medical information from a political website. ;-)

[underpants]

8. Take some aspirin and go to an emergency room

If you can't get to an emergency room call 911-it is the health plan for those with no insurance. They may ask you to pay, take a dollar with you. Don't worry the rest of us will pick up the tab and I don't mind one bit.

[democracyindanger]

10. The best advice is don't seek advice here

[Moderator]

12. Locking.

Chest pain constitutes a true medical emergency, and you should call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest hospital emergency room immediately.