Question 1

can sleep problems cause chronic chest muscle pain?i snore very badly. i am waiting on results from sleep study. all heart tests are normal. thanks.

Accepted Answer

I expect so: I'm glad your heart work-up was normal and that you'll be treated for whatever the sleep study finds. It's a prime suspect for the soreness and you'll discover that soon if it is guilty. Consider a carefully planned exercise program to develop your chest muscles with the guidance of the sleep team. I believe they'll know of a good one. Best!

Question 2

can doing 200 push ups 4 days a week build chest muscle? or no?

Accepted Answer

Yes, allow : Time for the muscle to recover.....so perhaps one day of working out and one - two days to rest it.

Question 3

how can i tell the difference between chest muscle pain or heart pain? they are so close together i am having a hard time distinguishing them apart.

Accepted Answer

Distinguishing Pain: Muscle related chest pain is  sharp reproducible either by pressure or by arm movements or applying load to concerned muscle ( tightening or contracting muscle. Heart related pain . Is usually vague achiness and usually worsens with exertional activity. There is usually feeling of breathlessness with exertion.  Hope that helps. In most chest pain cases it is best to see a physician  right away.

Question 4

my pharmacist consult me to take mobic (meloxicam) meloxicam to reduce my chest muscle pain/pulled.is that drug dangerous and has severe side effects?

Accepted Answer

See your PCP: for proper diagnosis, tests and treatment. Any medication can cause side effects and Mobic is no exception. Nevertheless, meloxicam is more potent against COX-2 and is more favorable to the GI system than other nonselective NSAIDs.

Question 5

has right side chest muscle pain.  my doc says it is due to muscle strain.  more than 4 weeks and it is still there.taking tylenol (acetaminophen).  any advice?

Accepted Answer

Get an X-Ray: Try advil or Aleve (naproxen) for 10 days, if still hurts get an xray done to rule out rib fracture.

Question 6

had chest muscle pain.when the pain comes,heart rate rises n shortness of breath.last for awhile.now there is warm feeling in my left arm.is it anxiey?

Accepted Answer

Chest pain: indicates a need for you to see your doc to rule out medical conditions.  Yes, anxiety can cause such symptoms but first see doc then see a mental health professional to learn to manage stress.  Peace and good health.

Question 7

i felt a small pop in my left chest the other day during pushups. the hole in the left chest muscle appears different from the right. there is mild discomfort and no bruising or swelling. could this be a pec tear?

Accepted Answer

: If you do not see any swelling and bruising and you are still able to move your left arm freely, pectoralis tear is very less likely.

Question 8

what could cause muscle pain in the chest?

Accepted Answer

Needs clarification: We have to be certain it is muscle pain and not an underlying lung or cardiac or gastrointestinal problem. Muscle pain can be due to  injury, lack of exercise or deconditioning. We see costochondritis which is more of a  musculoskeletal than a systemic inflammatory illness. Exercising and conditioning can help.

Question 9

could acute bronchitis cause back muscle pain in lung and chest ?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: But it could also be a sign of complications such as pneumonia, pleurisy, or pneumothorax.

Question 10

what tests can be done to find out what causes muscle pain in my thighs, hips, low back and sometimes top part of my breast/chest kinda in the middle?

Accepted Answer

Get it evaluated: Before testing, one needs to start with a history and physical exam. I would urge a consultation with a rheumatologist.

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Can sleep problems cause chronic chest muscle pain?i snore very badly. i am waiting on results from sleep study. all heart tests are normal. thanks.

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Can doing 200 push ups 4 days a week build chest muscle? or no?

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How can i tell the difference between chest muscle pain or heart pain? they are so close together i am having a hard time distinguishing them apart.

A member asked:

My pharmacist consult me to take mobic (meloxicam) meloxicam to reduce my chest muscle pain/pulled.is that drug dangerous and has severe side effects?

A member asked:

Has right side chest muscle pain. my doc says it is due to muscle strain. more than 4 weeks and it is still there.taking tylenol (acetaminophen). any advice?

A member asked:

Had chest muscle pain.when the pain comes,heart rate rises n shortness of breath.last for awhile.now there is warm feeling in my left arm.is it anxiey?

A member asked:

I felt a small pop in my left chest the other day during pushups. the hole in the left chest muscle appears different from the right. there is mild discomfort and no bruising or swelling. could this be a pec tear?

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What could cause muscle pain in the chest?

A member asked:

Could acute bronchitis cause back muscle pain in lung and chest ?

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What tests can be done to find out what causes muscle pain in my thighs, hips, low back and sometimes top part of my breast/chest kinda in the middle?

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