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What causes stress chest pains? wakes me from sleep. ibuprofen helps. all cardiac tests are normal.

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

Very reassuring that: Cardiac tests normal. Stress & anxiety can create chest pain.

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Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

What causes stress chest pains? wakes me from sleep. ibuprofen helps. all cardiac tests are normal.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rick Koch answered

Dr Skylizard and 2 doctors agreed

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