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Shooting pains in left side of chest, not constant, occurs out of the blue. no other symptoms. i do have fibromyalgia.could it be costochondritis?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Possibly: It is certainly possible especially ifthere is tenderness over those joints. It may also be related to anxiety.

Dr Sial agreed

Answered 7/15/2015

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A member asked:

Shooting pains in left side of chest, not constant, occurs out of the blue. no other symptoms. i do have fibromyalgia.could it be costochondritis?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Dr Sial agreed

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