I have had constant chest pains for the last 4 days acompanied with numbness in my left arm that tends to travel up and down the length of the arm. Today the pain seems to have moved to my upper back and I have a headache. The last two days I have had a metallic taste in my mouth. When I cough, sneee or laugh my chest tends to hurt even more and I find it difficult to move (sitting up for example).
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more because your pain is associated with movements of rib cage. But since you are also having numbness in left arm, we should first rule out cardiac cause for your symptoms. So get done ECG and 2d echo first. If all these are normal then no need to worry about heart diseases. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Avoid movements causing pain. Avoid bad postures in sleep. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. Take simple painkiller like ibuprofen. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these but first rule out heart diseases. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.