I have experienced chest pains for two weeks now on and off. during the day at work im usually okay but when i get home (usually whilst sitting on the sofa) I expirence a pain just to the left of the centre of my chest. This mostly spreads to the left side of my chest (heart area). I have had blood tests and an ECG all coming back normal but the problem has persisted. The pain can also move up to my left shoulder and bicep and up the left side of my throat. VERY worried but embarassed to tell anyone because I know its probably nothing. It is a nightmare thinking about it constantly. please advise.
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. No need to worry about heart diseases as your ECG is normal. Your pain is associated with specific position (sitting on sofa), so possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more likely. So avoid sitting on sofa or sit with proper back support. Avoid movements causing pain. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. Take simple painkiller like paracetamol or ibuprofen.Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.