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amanda's results


first of all i want to thank all of you for all your prayers and support .


 we had such a scare. amanda's heart is fine thank god!she has something thats called musculoskeletal chest pain  the cardiologist  wants her to take motrin 3 x a day and said the pain can come at any time. i thank god that it isn't serious her pediatrician scared the hell out of me. but the cardiologist assured me she will be fine. its more painfull than anything but i am calm now thanks again for all your prayers!!!


Musculoskeletal-related

The chest (thoracic area) contains many muscles, bones, tendons, and cartilage and strains or sprains to any of these may/can can cause chest pain. Chest pain associated with musculoskeletal injury is typically sharp and confined to a specific area of the chest.

The pain may/can be brought on by movement of the chest and/or arms into certain positions, and often is relieved by changing position. The pain may/can be triggered off by pushing on part of the chest and often become worse when taking a deep breath. Though the pain typically last only seconds, it may/can also persist for days or longer.

If/when chest pain increases when you press your finger on the painful site, or if you can pinpoint the spot that hurts, it is most likely chest wall-related pain, which may/can be caused by strained muscles or ligaments or even by a fractured rib.


 



Musculoskeletal Pain


This is one of the most common diagnoses in children who have chest discomfort. Active children frequently strain chest wall muscles while wrestling, carrying heavy books, or exercising. Direct trauma to the chest may result in a mild contusion of the chest wall or, with more significant force, a rib fracture, hemothorax, or pneumothorax. In most cases, there is a straightforward history of trauma, and the diagnosis is clear.



 



-- Edited by chrissy at 18:49, 2005-11-04

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((((((((((((Chrissy))))))))))))


I am so happy all is okay with her!!!!


Hugs Mary



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Chrissy,


I am so happy everything worked out well, I hope you are doing a bit of relaxing tonight.  Drink some tea, put your feet up and just relax, you deserve it. Hugs to you..


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Hi Chrissy,


So glad Amanda is okay me thinks HP at work here a little also as it was another reason for you and your husband to communicate on a different level.  Luv Leo xxx



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Chrissy,


I am very happy that Amanda is okay.


                  Lots of hugs


                     Jeannie



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Hello chrissy,


I am sorry I missed your post about amanda earlier. I do try to include all people here when I pray for you all. Thank God this is not serious! whew and for amanda all I can say right now is...owie owie owie ((((amanda))) That poor thing. Will this go away soon or will she grow out of it? I have been on many pain meds over the years and just want to share that some don't work the same for everyone,,,,such as motrin etc. Just sharing from experience, not giving medical advice. If she still complains with my experience motrin may not be doing the job and she may need a different type,,,,,just a tip I have learned. It is so hard for us to communicate our pain to people or doctors and she sure needs all the pain relief she can get right now. Keep us posted how she progresses as she gets healthier each day :) cdb



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Great news Chrissy.....  really nice to hear!!


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Chrissy,

Yeah! I am so happy for you and Amanda!

I think the scarest (sp?) part is not knowing. The fear of the unknown. It's dreading things that makes your brain go crazy and it all sorts of directions.

You give her a hug for us. Be extra good to yourself. You've had a long few days. I'll give you a heads up on taking motrin. I had hurt my ACL and was out of work for a week. The doctor gave me painkillers which I couldn't handle (one was enough to put me around the bend!), so he said start taking motrin 4x a day, 2 pills at a time. The day I came back to work I was having these incredible chest pains, so I went to the emergency room thinking something was really wrong. It turned out, that sometimes taking so much motrin can make your chest feel like your having a panic attack or worse. So just keep an eye on that. It probably won't affect her, but just in case.

Now I "order" you to take a long, hot bath, and get some rest. well. Pleasant dreams.

Live strong,
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(((((Chrissy)))))),


My love to both you and Amanda.  This reminded me that we only have but this one day.  Who knows what tomorrow will bring.  But I want to enjoy each moment of this one day and not worry about what she/he is doing because I am wasting precious energy and time.  I hope you and (((((((((((Amanda)))))))))))) do something fun together today -- be it simple or whatever -- celebrate the good news and take the focus off of the A.


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(((((((((((Chrissy))))))))))))) and (((((((((((((Amanda))))))))))))))),


So glad all is well and that she is okay. That is an excellent way to start your weekend. Now you all can relax.


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yes thank you for your support & prayers


hugs  chrissy



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Hi Chrissy,


It is great news that your daughter is ok...Relax now and take care of you!  Enjoy your Sunday


Huggs, Diane



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