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Chest Pain but no Help
I've been having chest pain since September. I told my mom about it at the end of September and we decided it was a pulled muscle and nothing to worry about. So I believed it, and after about two weeks the pain went away. Then in the beginning of November I began feeling it again. I was worried that it was something more serious, I told my mom, we decided to see if it would go away again...well it didnt. In the beginning of December I told my mom I wanted a doctors appointment to find out what was wrong and she agreed. Well it is now the end of December and still no appointment. I reminded her again in the middle of the month and she said "oh its still there?", again a couple days later with the same reaction. I've been reminding her every four days now and she still says the same thing. In the meantime, I am being more freaked out about these pains in my chest to the point where I just dont want to go to sleep anymore I'm afraid I'll never wake up! I dont know what to do to get her to schedule this appointment she either "forgets" or "doesnt have time". I would do it myself except I dont know when she'd be available to get off work so its up to her. I try telling her but she doesnt care it seems and I'm going crazy thinking I'm going to die.
So how can I get her to schedule this appointment!?
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I know exactly what you're going through. I've had chest pains like this and so has my mom. Are you having back or neck pains? When this was happening to us, we went to the Chiropractor. the chiropractor can immediately tell if its something wrong with your muscles or lymph nodes (that's what it was in my case). My mom had something wrong with her liver, not anythign to worry about. But the chiropractor prescribes my mom something called "livaplex". It's not too expensive. That should help you.
As for your mom, she is probably distracted when you ask her, so make sure that she's not really doing anything when you do. Tell her that the pain in your chest isn't going away and you'd really like to see a doctor because it's scaring you. If she says "oh it's still there," say, "yes it is still there and it's been like this for the past few months and we haven't done anything about it." See what she says to that.
Hope I helped!
Kate
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I hate to disagree but having worked at a doctors office I can tell you they will not treat you unless your mom at least goes in and signs an form saying it is OK.
Malpractice insurance is so high they won't even attempt to treat a minor child unless you are lying on the floor turning blue.
I suggest you bug her in the morning and you bug her in the evening until she does it. In the meantime, read this article and see if it eases some of your worries. :)
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You don't. You call your regular doctor yourself on Tuesday (I am guessing they will be closed new year's day) and set an appointment. Going by your question, you seem to be old enough to be able to do this. If you get on the phone with them and they do require a parent to confirm the appointment, just put your mom on the phone right away. Since they are already on the phone, she will have to go ahead and set it up. If she tries to get out of it once she is on the phone, the doctor's office will tell her to have you come in just to be on the safe side.
Now, here is what you need to be able to describe when you go to the doctor:
Where exactly is the pain? Upper chest, middle, closer to your stomach?
What does it feel like? Burning, pressure, stabbing, pulling, tension?
On a scale of 1-10, how bad is it? One is like a tiny pin prick and 10 is the worst pain you've felt.
Does it come and go? How frequently? How long does it last?
Did you change diet, medications, or activities around the time the pain started?
I have had similar pain and it turned out to be more stomach related even though I initially felt it in my chest. There are many things that can cause pain and answering those questions can help determine what tests and treatments are needed. Write them down and make sure you know the answers. Once you are in the doctor's office, these things will slip your mind. It is just how things work.
The next thing to do is to relax. It could be getting worse because you are worried about it. I know it is almost impossible to not stress over it, but it is important to try. Once you have an appointment, remind yourself that it will be taken care of soon and you don't need to worry anymore.
Good luck, and I hope you feel better soon!
EDITED TO ADD:
The other person giving advice is right. They won't treat you without consent from a parent or guardian. But that doesn't mean you can't call to get the process started. Your mom will also realize how important it is to you if you make the call to the doctor.
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I'm not sure... My mom is like that as well. But.. is your mom a bit distracted?
Make sure she's listening to you.
Otherwise, you should probably talk to a friend's mom and ask her to take you to the doctor.
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