DD complains of pain in shoulder and chest

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amother

Sun, Jul 23 2023, 11:09 pm

She's been telling me since Wednesday or Thursday, forgot which. At first I figured she'd pulled a muscle. I told her to lmk if it changes at all. She hates taking medicine cuz if the taste and can't swallow pills. So I figured we'd wait it out. Over Shabbos I told her that if it still hurts by Monday we are going to the Dr - which she doesn't like going to either. So, after tonight hearing her cry how much it hurts and actually taking Motrin twice today - I'm calling the Dr iyh first thing in the morning.
But I'm actually very flummoxed on what it could be! I've pulled muscles before and it was never that bad...

amother

Maple

Sun, Jul 23 2023, 11:28 pm

Reflux/heartburn?

amother

Sun, Jul 23 2023, 11:33 pm

amother Maple wrote:

Reflux/heartburn?

I didn't know it can give such bad pain... I also think it's mostly in her shoulder more than her chest, but it travels a little. She's also not a big eater or adventurous, so no new foods at all for years.
I appreciate the comment, though.

amother

Seashell

Sun, Jul 23 2023, 11:47 pm

DS would complain sometimes in the chest area, the doctor had said it can be related to swimming Like a Charlie hoarseness. Definitely would check itout, Refuah shelima

amother

Catmint

Mon, Jul 24 2023, 12:27 am

Gall bladder?

If that's what it is, do everything, and I mean EVERYTHING, to prevent having it removed. Even if that means seeking alternative health treatment or whatever other stuff is out there and you absolutely don't believe in it.

salt

Mon, Jul 24 2023, 1:41 am

Constant pain, or comes and goes?
Breast growing pains can be very painful. It's not a constant pain though.

amother

Ghostwhite

Mon, Jul 24 2023, 6:39 am

Does the pain come and go with every breath, like a stitch? I get that every so often, it's horrible and I don't know what it is. It's in the spot just under where my collar and shoulder bone meet. I sometimes get the same pain lower down, like at the top of my breast.

oneofakind

Mon, Jul 24 2023, 8:43 am

I would try hot water bottles to relax the muscles .

amother

Stone

Mon, Jul 24 2023, 8:52 am

Did she pull a muscle or hurt herself recently?

WhatFor

Mon, Jul 24 2023, 8:55 am

I assume your dd is still young and I don't want to unnecessarily alarm you, but to me, chest pain + shoulder pain should be checked out quickly to rule out a heart issue. It would be relatively rare for a child so I don't think it's worth freaking out over, but it's not impossible. I don't think I'd feel comfortable pushing this off for days.

amother

Chestnut

Mon, Jul 24 2023, 8:59 am

amother Catmint wrote:

Why?

amother

Dill

Mon, Jul 24 2023, 10:22 am

Ds 17 complained of chest pain for awhile it ended up being lymphoma:(

amother

Mon, Jul 24 2023, 2:16 pm

Thanks for all the replies!
We went to the Dr today. She said it seems like a pulled muscle and the pain could actually last for a few weeks. Which I didn't know. But we should keep an eye on her if it's getting better or worse, or more symptoms.
There was no specific incident that my DD said she hurt herself. So it still may not be that. However we're just going to keep our eyes open right now.
She's almost 13 for reference (already two years+ into puberty). She rarely complains of pain. BH when the pain is not hurting her it's just dull discomfort.

Iyh it's nothing major and she'll feel better soon!

Appreciate the thoughts!

amother

Yolk

Mon, Jul 24 2023, 2:57 pm

I get gas pains that radiate to my shoulders

amother

Tuberose

Mon, Jul 24 2023, 4:10 pm

My daughter was complaining of chest pain when she had CMV! No idea why! She was crying from pain every time ibuprofen stopped working.

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