What is Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea (alternatively sleep apnoea) is a common sleep disorder characterized by brief interruptions of breathing during sleep. These episodes, called apneas, last 10 seconds o...
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I've been having chest pain for about 2 months now. Well, it's usually just discomfort, but sometimes... yeah, it could be called pain. It doesn't bother me too much during the day, but when I lay down to go to sleep, it gets much worse. A couple of nights ago, it was so bad I couldn't sleep at all. Was up until 4:00 in the morning, and then only slept until 7:00. The pain didn't go away during that time - I just got so tired I passed out despite it!
It's hard to tell exactly what's bothering me. My breathing is fine - I can take long deep breaths and it doesn't aggravate the chest pain. And the pain doesn't go through to my back. It's almost like it's something in the bone or muscle or cartilage in the chest area, right between and slightly above, my breasts. What I'm saying is that it feels... near the surface somehow. I do have acid reflux, but it hasn't been bothering me much lately. And I do have panic disorder, although I'm near recovered from that, and don't think that's the problem. I snore a LOT but haven't yet been diagnosed with sleep apnea (haven't done the sleep study yet - doctor hasn't even called to tell me when that'll happen). Don't really know what I'm asking... just want to know if anyone else gets this. It almost feels like I need to stretch... like something's out of place. But... in my chest? Any ideas? Posted on 07/02/09, 11:07 am |
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could be heart, indigestion, reflux, etc, see doc 
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Yeah, see the doctor. It could be very serious but probably just something weird. Sometimes I get the same thing. Actually I used to get them when I was younger and not so much now. I used to lift heavy items where I used to work and they were just muscle spasms and strains. I would really be scared now that I'm older. I used to wonder if I was having a heart attack and I hate to admit it but it was funny when other guys I worked with would have the same thing. Have you been doing any extra lifting, or anything else different like sitting different at a desk? Don't worry too much but do check with a doctor.
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Tsk tsk... men. Pay attention! lol. Just kidding... but seriously, if you read my post you'll see that I DID see my doctor. She couldn't find anything wrong, and I haven't had the sleep study done yet. I was just wondering if anyone else had symptoms like this that were related to apnea.
Actually... my father-in-law, who does physiotherapy on his wife (stroke victim) has been working on my neck and shoulders a few times a week. The difference is incredible! The chest pain/discomfort has diminished big time... and since he's been doing it, my chest will pop... like a bone popping back into place. I think I may have had a rib or two out or something. When I see my doctor for the post sleep study follow-up, I'll talk to her about it again then.
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