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Q: Bloating/constipation w/ chest pain ( Costochondritis ?)

asked by: jfoster23 on August 27th, 2007

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Hello, I am a 20 year-old male with no family health problems. I recently was admitted to the ER for chest pains, received an EKG/Chest xray/Blood work and all came back normal. Shortly after I was back in again for a major panic attack. I then visited my doctor and he diagnosed Costochondritis. However, I do not believe the correct diagnosis was made.

For the past two weeks I have been experiencing bloating/constipation. I was diagnosed with IBS about 2 years ago when faced with a similar constipation problem (minus the chest pain). My recent chest pain--more pressure than "pain"--seems to correspond with the pressure in my abdomen. In addition I occasionally (past 2 weeks) experience numbness/tingling in my neck and hands. The chest pain is not worse with exercise, but is much improved in the morning after sleep.

Any ideas would be helpful.

Replies(3)

goldiestar

replied on September 11th, 2007

Experienced User

Have you ever considered doing a cleansing program to help with constipation? I have ibs c and what worked for me was the colonix program by drnatura. I have been using colonix for 8 years now and it has kept my system running smoothly. I also went to seek the advice of a naturopath and he helped me with my eating. With the cleansing and the diet I am very happy and all of my symptoms are under control and some even nonexsistant. Keep us posted on your progress and what is working for you.

dadon the go

replied on October 20th, 2007

New User

Constipation And I.b.s.

The doctors at Sick Kids gave our son lactalose and modulon 200mg T.I.D. for the constipation caused by severe I.B.S.- C Hope this helps you out.

thinpig

replied on September 25th, 2009

New User

I have nearly the same sympton...

Hi,
I have nearly identical problem as jfoster23 mentioned. I am male 30, health and fit. But this pain/pressure start building up on my chest, a bit to the left / under breastbone. It has been 2.5 months now. I have also developed very tight tendons and muscles at the mid back, which make me struggle to site in the office.
I have done ECG, Stress test, Blood work, X ray (twice), CT, Gastroscopy... not thing the doctors could spot... Was diagnosed with reflux then costochondritis... but they just don't fit the picture.
I am considering to get help with Tranditional Chinese medicine now. But the uncomfortableness really make me stressed.
Did you get to the bottom of this, jfoster23?

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