Go to the emerg. They can do an ECG/EKG test.

I was getting those and it turned out to be an anxiety attack. It was really scary as I have a history of heart disease in my family, including my dad (quadruple bypass) and my nana (died of a heart attack). Turns out it was anxiety but it was scary.

Good luck and I hope they can give you an answer.

I had that a few times. Once I had a rib out of place and once it was anxiety. When I had dull aches,shortness of breath and was sweating, I waited 3 days then went to the e.r and my blood pressure meds had depleated my potassium and I needed to be there

I had a similar experience recently. I had pains so bad that I was very close to going to the hospital. I went to see my dr about it. Turns out that I've got costochondritis. He said it's a form of arthritis.

Hi, KAnne. I would definitely get checked out. My opinion is that we should rule out other stuff before we "settle" for the symptoms being fibro that we have to live with. Any time I have "new" symptoms that I haven't noticed before, I get them checked out.

For you, it could be fibro, it could be anxiety attacks, it could be trigger points, or something more serious - and even treatable. And if you're doctor is quick to blame it on fibro, get another doctor.

I've had fibro for over 20 years so I kind of know the fibro symptoms from something else.

You take care. I hope it is something they can treat and you can be done with it. :)

Soft hugs, Deb

yes i had the very same problem
thought i had pulled a muscle , pain on right side under ribs felt like knife stabbing me constantly,
went to dr who ruled that out & diagnosed the fibro
put me on Elavil but have the brain fog and weird dreams
finally my dr found i had a tear in my right lung from coughing
good luck
PS i love your spider cake. i used to bake all the time for everyones birthday & holiday treats,
this year i think i am going to order gift cards & mail them since i have trouble traveling in car.
the bumping & movement makes me hurt & nauseas.
good luck

INFLAMMATION OF CARTILAGE IN THE RIB
AREA, A TYPE OF MYALGIA, IS CALLED:
"COSTOCHONDRITIS". ***(NOTE THIS IS FROM A MEDICAL DICTIONARY!)*** AND IT CAN BE PART & PARCEL OF FM SYMPTOMS PEOPLE!!!

P.S. I HAD FM/ ME FOR FOR OVER 21 YEARS TRUST ME FIBROMYALGIA DOES MANY WEIRD, PAINFUL, THINGS!!!!

Chest pain is very real with fm especially if you have done something as simple as hanging out the washing. I ended up in hospital last year on a heart monitoring machine because I was so sure I was having a heart attack. I find now that if I can feel the pain slightly and get pain killers into me it can sometimes ward it off but if not then I have to ride it through. It is very very bad and does feel like a heart attack so check that off the list first. It is very very scary to have happen but after a couple of bad attacks you start to know what brings them on and the early warning signs. I know I cant pull weeds, hang washing, or anything that will strain my chest... although I will admit I dont stop doing things and sometimes suffer from it . hope this helps love jenny

Very scary!! Always get chest pain checked out, even when something else is found this time. Fibro can imitate a heart attack, but how can you tell? You can't!! Unless you have a ECG done ASAP!! Never take the chance and put it down to fibro. Take care KAnne, hope you get this sorted very soon. Hugs Owlxx

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I agree-ALWAYS have chest pain checked immediately in urgent care or emergency room to rule out heart problems! I have had fibro for years and was diagnosed with chostrochondritis a year ago. the pain comes and goes and is frightening because it does mimic a heart attack. the only thing that helps me is large doses of anti-inflamatories (Aleve) and prednisone. I'm also careful about doing anything that strains my rib cage when it is flaring, such as lifting or heavy housework. Also get lots of rest if possible. Love and prayers.

I have had chest pains just start back up again. Started getting them over the summer. I checked myself into urgent care immediately to rule out heart problems. Especially since my family has a history of heart problems but they ruled it out as a FM flare because it hurt when they applied pressure to the area of my chest that hurt. They gave me morphine at the urgent care and that worked wonders but then they sent me home with ibuprofen. Which didn't even help me so now i just wait the pain out. But now its not constant like it was when the chest pains first started. My doctors are not very helpful and so i have learned to grin and bear while waiting for the pain to go away. Laying still helped relieve some of the pain. Hope you feel better.

Yes , I have been having chest pain . I read it could be form FMS . But if you are havingany chest pain you need to tell your doctor . I am going thursday. SO please get this check out.

I think you should call your doctor now. It sounds like pleurisy which usually goes away by itself, but it could be something worse. It does not sound like fibro to me.

I started with the chest cavity pains this fall, especially hurting on the left. I did have my doctor check everything, then I read on a very good fibro site that chostrochondritis does appear in fibro patients. My doctor didn't tell me that and he is very up on fibro. I see him again Friday and am going to ask him about this. At least now I do not freak out when I awake in the night with terrible chest pains! My pain is pretty constant, then I will get relief for a day or so and then it comes back. If I ever do have a heart attack I don't know if I will recognize it or not.