Hi. I am trying to find more information on what could possibly be causing the dull pain/pressure I've been feeling in the center of my chest since Oct (8 months ago).

I am 30 yr old female. Not a smoker. Not a drinker. Have been exercising regularly for about the last month. No other health concerns that I know of. Family history pertains mostly of diabetes and health issues related to smoking.

I can't pinpoint anything that "triggers" my discomfort but I can say that it is NOT worse when I exercise. I usually notice it most when I am sitting still, or driving etc.

It is usually a dull ache/pressure. It just feels like there is something in my chest. I have read a lot of comments about anxiety being a cause. I do not feel I have anxiety. I am, however, a single mom of a two year old boy and work full time, so I am very busy and do have my moments of feeling "stressed"

Any help/advice is greatly appreciated. I do not have insurance so I am hesitant to see a doctor and undergo expensive testing if it's stress related, as running up hospital bills on my income will only make it a million times worse!!