Hi, my name is Liam
I'm 28 years old, have 3 lovely little boys.
For the last year I've had a pain in my chest. Progressively this pain has got worse. I went to my gp about 4 months ago and prematurely diagnosed with chronic costacondritus (no xray or scans). I have been smoking at least 25 a day for 12 years regrettably. When I first started feeling the pain I genuinely thought that I needed to crack my sternum. So I figured how. So I genuinely have issues with my ribs. However after receiving treatment for that nothing has changed and the pain continues to get gradually worse. It's at its worst when I'm sat forward or lied down. So yesterday I went back to the gp as over the last 8 weeks I've experienced pains in left breast and my left arm. My left nipple has changed in colour. It's red and sore. In low light one of my pupils is bigger than the other. I have had a cough for a long time. I cough up brown coloured mucus. I mentioned all this to my gp and he sent me for an xray. However after explaining my symptoms he basically told me I'm just depressed and have anxiety. I wasn't happy about that as he isn't the one that's had pains for a year. It's not normal and it's not getting better. Anyway. I went for my chest xray yesterday. When it was done I asked for a glance. And I saw something scary. On the image where the air enters my lungs I can only describe what looks like bright white trees. It stood out more on my left lung. I didn't question it. She called a team of students in shortly after as I was getting my clothes back on. When I was changed the nurse that did the xray was stood at reception and as she saw me she stopped talking about whatever it was she was talking about. Almost had a reaction as if she was startled when she saw. But just politely said goodbye. I can't get it out of my head. I get out of breath really easy. I can't lift heavy anymore cause I feel weak. I have constant pain that feels like a burning sensation in my left breast area radiating down my left arm. I'm honestly expecting them to call me today even though they said my results will be with my gp in 7 days. I'm just so scared. Everyone keeps saying ages is on my side but I have nearly a 30 year smoking history because of how much I smoke. I'm 28 smoke 25 to maybe even 35 a day. Has anyone else experienced these symptoms? Am I going mad?
Hi
I agree with Kegsy, it sounds normal to me, and also I believe they would not of let you look, even if it was a glance, if there was anything sinister there. You are bound to be worried, that is only natural, but hope we have reassured you a little.
