left side chest pain

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Precordial_ca tch_syndrome

until now... i can still feel a trace of pain in the left side of my chest. And having sharp pain when I lie down on my left side. I still don't feel normal, i feel like i need to take it easy... no heavy activity...

Did you read the link? Is this what you are having?
PCS has consistent characteristics. Its symptoms begin with a sudden onset of anterior chest pain typically located just below the left, or sometimes, right nipple or breast. The pain is localized and does not radiate like heart attack pain typically does. Breathing in, and sometimes breathing out often intensifies the pain. Typically this causes the patient to freeze in place and breathe shallowly until the episode passes. Episodes typically last a couple seconds to 3 minutes. The frequency of episodes varies by patient, sometimes occurring daily (or even multiple episodes each day). This is believed to be localized cramping of certain muscles groups in the locality.

Although deep inhalation during a PCS attack will likely cause an increase in pain, many have found that forcing themselves to breathe as deeply as possible will result in a "popping" or "ripping" sensation which quickly and completely resolves the PCS episode.

PCS episodes happen most often while sitting or lying down, and being inactive.

If those are not the symptoms you are having, then you need to go see a doctor. Even if those are the symptoms, you should still see a doctor to rule out anything else.

It a lot of similarity on what i have been feeling. I just cant get it though, why does pain occur in that same area when I lie on my left side. anyways , the pain i felt on my left side of the chest lasted for several days almost 2 weeks. now i can lie on my left side with minimal pain. I know i have to see a doctor but i don't know what kind of doctor ill i go to. they might just say that im deficient of something then the pain will just be there. Now im feeling the same pain in my right side of my chest almost mirror to the area of my left side. I still do plan to go to the doctor. just saving up for it...

>Precordial Catch Syndrome (PCS), also known as Texidor's twinge, is a common cause of chest pain complaints in children and adolescents. It also occurs less frequently in adults. PCS manifests itself as an intense, sharp pain typically below the left, but sometimes right, nipple or breast which is worse when taking breaths. This typically lasts 30 seconds to 3 minutes and then is resolved as quickly as it began.<

where it says "This typically lasts 30 seconds to 3 minutes and then is resolved as quickly as it began." My episode lasts for 10 sec, then 20 sec rest then, 5-10 sec or sometimes 20 sec pains again... its pretty erratic. this set occurs for a minute or two. then it will disappear. right now what im feeling are just traces of the pain.

>PCS has consistent characteristics. Its symptoms begin with a sudden onset of anterior chest pain typically located just below the left, or sometimes, right nipple or breast. The pain is localized and does not radiate like heart attack pain typically does. Breathing in, and sometimes breathing out often intensifies the pain. Typically this causes the patient to freeze in place and breathe shallowly until the episode passes. Episodes typically last a couple seconds to 3 minutes. The frequency of episodes varies by patient, sometimes occurring daily (or even multiple episodes each day). This is believed to be localized cramping of certain muscles groups in the locality.

>Although deep inhalation during a PCS attack will likely cause an increase in pain, many have found that forcing themselves to breathe as deeply as possible will result in a "popping" or "ripping" sensation which quickly and completely resolves the PCS episode.<

These are all true...

>PCS episodes happen most often while sitting or lying down, and being inactive.<

Im at work or walking when episode happens.


THANKS for the replies

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