Hi Dr. Junig,
I met with my Dr. & the bone scan results were normal. He said he cannot figure out why I am getting mid back & chest pain (dull or sharp), except to say that it is not cancer/heart related. The tests so far are: Gastrocopy, Chest,abdominal & Pelvic CT scan with contrast, ecg's & stress test, Chest X-Ray, Bone scan, allot of blood work are all okay. Lying down with heat on my back helps a bit, but the only relief I really seem to achieve is lying back in my computer chair. Activity makes it worse & I sometimes get a tight breathing sensation (not asthma). Advil or Tylenol don't seem to help.
I have gout, asthma, reflux, depression,anxiety/hypochondrisos, ibs/poor sleep patterns . I also have fibromyalgic pains that seem to flair up in times of prolonged stress & I currently have that achy feeling in my extremities. Last year my Dr. ran HIV Hep B/C all negative. Years ago my Dr. ran an rf, ana panel, protein electrophoresis (Negative). Not sure if the last 3 are worth re-checking?
The only physical cause for the pain/connection I can think of was an awkward sneeze while bending over to pick something up a month ago. When standing up I felt a wave of pain in my mid-back, which went away quickly & then about 4 days later the mid chest & back pain started. The pain is disconcerting to me although I now accept from the tests that cancer is not the cause. I am sad, worried/paniced that it won't go away & my frustrated g/f is ready to leave me.
My Dr. thoughts are possible torn/strained muscles, fibro flare-up made worse by fixating on pain, worry & anxiety or I have developed a chronic back pain problem.
Would a thoracic spinal MRI be helpful for poss. disk/nerve problems? My Dr. doesn't seem to think so. He wants to replace Celexa with Cymbalta, as he says it can help with pain e.g Fibro. Is Cymbalta ok/safe?
I welcome any/all suggestions you have about the cause/pain relief, cbt therapy? This is really ruining my life & relationship.