Agree with maillotpois on the tip to investigate pulmonary embolism. Also, even though 10K is not that high, high altitude pulmonary edema should also be ruled out.
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09-06-2007, 05:05 PM #1
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09-06-2007, 09:47 PM #2
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I had some lovely odd symptoms once, and the doc ordered a d-dimer test. It was up around 500, which I guess was kind of exciting...
Anyway, please ask for the test. It only takes a blood draw, and it gives some important info!
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09-06-2007, 11:15 PM #3
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I would 4th getting the d-dimer test. The chance that you have a blood clot is low but the consequences of missing it are BIG.
Having said that it sounds like a blockage of normal rib motion that could have been cuased by your back pack. Once you've ruled out the nasty stuff, go see a DO or PT that is trained in manual therapy, they should be able to help. Right now, you could try placing a tennis ball at the wall and leaning against it with your back but at the same level where the chest pain is or slightly higher. Roll the ball around the area with your back and see if it bings on your symptoms or hits some trigger points. If it does, it's even more unlikely that you have a clot and you might be able to ease you symptoms some with this type of self massage.Living life like there's no tomorrow.
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09-07-2007, 06:29 AM #4
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I did have a long bus trip to CO and I am on BC. I'm not having difficulty breathing so wouldn't that rule out the PE? 10K is high for someone who lives at 600 ft above sea level.
I don't have an appt to see the doc again. Am waiting for them to call me with an appt for a stress test. Didn't have the pain last night but got it this morning. Rolling on my side didn't help this time.
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09-07-2007, 09:04 AM #5
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I would go to the doctor for a followup sooner rather than later!
On a side note,... how was the hike? Where'd ya go and what trails did you hike?
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