Guest guest Posted November 3, 2002 Report Share Posted November 3, 2002 I have an unexplained pain. It is just under my left breast, flat against the breast bone. It is only present when I cough, sneeze, press it or move a certain way. It is not unbearable, but is sharp, but not bad. I noticed it after I came down with strep throat. The soreness went away in my throat around Tuesday, and this is around the time I noticed the soreness in my chest. At times I can feel it in my back also, like a needle is pushed through that side of my body. It is annoying and I am concerned because I don't want it to progress in to something bad. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what it might be, or what might be done about it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 4, 2002 Report Share Posted November 4, 2002 It might be something called a "plethora" (pronounced, ple-thra). It is caused when the lungs become dehydrated and start rubbing up against the surrounding tissue. Sometimes rehydrating yourself can help. Other than that I don't know how to help it but perhaps knowing what is might be will point you in the right direction. Tamika r. Polk [cecils_mousse] Sunday, November 03, 2002 2:24 PMherbal remedies Subject: [herbal remedies] an unexplained painI have an unexplained pain. It is just under my left breast, flat againstthe breast bone. It is onlypresent when I cough, sneeze, press it or move a certain way. It is notunbearable, but is sharp, but not bad. I noticed it after I came down withstrep throat. The soreness went away in my throat around Tuesday, and thisis around the time I noticed the soreness in my chest. At times I can feelit in my back also, like a needle is pushed through that side of my body.It is annoying and I am concerned because I don't want it to progress in tosomething bad.Does anyone have any suggestions as to what it might be, or what might bedone about it?Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 4, 2002 Report Share Posted November 4, 2002 Tamika, 2 possibilities spring to my mind. Pleurisy, which is inflammation of the lung tissues. Is it a sharp pain? Can you take a deep breath without getting a jab from it? The other, and more probable cause would be a pulled muscle or strain around the soft cartilage where your ribs attach to the sternum. Doc's Total Tonic and Echinacea would probably take care of the pleurisy. If it is a strain, do hot and cold compresses alternately, BF & C and Deep Tissue Repair Oil. Just my thoughts, hope it helps. Janet - Tamika r. Polk herbal remedies Sunday, November 03, 2002 2:24 PM [herbal remedies] an unexplained pain I have an unexplained pain. It is just under my left breast, flat againstthe breast bone. It is onlypresent when I cough, sneeze, press it or move a certain way. It is notunbearable, but is sharp, but not bad. I noticed it after I came down withstrep throat. The soreness went away in my throat around Tuesday, and thisis around the time I noticed the soreness in my chest. At times I can feelit in my back also, like a needle is pushed through that side of my body.It is annoying and I am concerned because I don't want it to progress in tosomething bad.Does anyone have any suggestions as to what it might be, or what might bedone about it?Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 4, 2002 Report Share Posted November 4, 2002 Janet, you asked, "Can you take a deep breath without gettinga jab from it?" when I take a deep breath it is there, but not bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2002 Report Share Posted November 5, 2002 Hi T, don't think it is pleurisy then. Probably pulled something coughing when you were sick. Happens to a lot of people. Try alternating warm and cool compresses, it should speed healing and relieve some of the pain and spasms that are there. Janet - Tamika r. Polk herbal remedies Monday, November 04, 2002 3:27 AM Re: [herbal remedies] an unexplained pain Janet, you asked, "Can you take a deep breath without gettinga jab from it?" when I take a deep breath it is there, but not bad. Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2002 Report Share Posted November 5, 2002 Thanks for the information. I really appreciate the suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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