So, I think I MAY have damaged my ribcage from binding--or something...
I've been wearing my binder less and less prior to the pain to prevent that.
I wear sport bras instead when I feel that I worn them for too long.
But within the past month, I've been getting sudden increase of heart beats,
dull/sharp chest pains,shortness of breath.
But....then again, I know my family has a history of heart issues/ respiratory issues
and I wouldn't know if that could be the case.
It sucks because I dont have insurance to get checked out.
I also took DHEA at one point for a total of 2 months.....
Just leaving every info out there to see what couple be a lead to pacify the pain.
If you don't want to rack up a whole lot of medical bills you can try finding a low income clinic in your area to get checked out. That's what I did when I got sick a few years ago. Now my dad put me on his insurance since I had 3 trips to the ER in 4 1/2 years. I think I paid like $65 and it covered bloodwork, ekg, physical and a referral to a therapist. I had anxiety issues before and have since been able to deal with them and now know how to cope.
I suggest popping over to your PCP or, like nikkie said, a low income or free clinic, if you have any in your area. It might just be a pulled muscle or something innocuous, but it could also be serious. Do you have any bruising or redness in the area the pain is in?
I know medical bills are expensive, but if you have a family history of heart issues, it's better safe than sorry; ESPECIALLY if you've done any damage. Most hospitals are willing to work with you on payment plans for your bills. I know it sucks, but if you've fractured a rib or seriously screwed up a muscle in your chest, it's better know about it and get a diagnosis than to be in the dark and risk doing more harm, making it even more expensive down the road.
Paramedic here now. Chest pain, shortness of breath, sudden profuse sweating, pain radiating to either the jaw or left or right arm is serious. Unless you have a history of anxiety or panic attacks BE SEEN SOMEWHERE! Especially with a family history of cardiac/respiratory issue's. If it happens again take a regular aspirin before calling 911 or attempting to drive to the E.R. (which I do not advise). Pain of this type is NOT something to play with or delay being seen for. :)
I can't say for certain if this is caused by binding or not, but as someone who has experienced injury from binding, I really strongly suggest you wear only the sports bras for a while. I can only wear them now. I once tried not binding for a few months and then binding again and the same day it brought the pain back all over again even though it was only for a few hours.
If it is from binding it'll probably go away after about a week of not compressing your chest much.
Well it seems to be from the chest binding.
I'm currently looking for insurance or something now, i bumped into someone who
works with medicare.I'll see how that goes.
And thank you all.