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OK.

Well, the specificity of your pains -- in the back radiating aroun the sides -- seems to make this more of a nerve-related issue, at that specific location.

Although electrolytes issues are still possibilities, one would expect that if it were significant -- you would be having issues everywhere, such as cramping in the legs and arms as well.

The blood pressures are good.

The cardiac stents and history of heart disease are always a concern with chest / chest wall pains, but this doesn't sound typical for heart related issues.

So, it would be best to get this checked out. Bloodwork can help to eliminate electrolytes issues. A physical exam and other testing like EKG / chest xray can help to rule out concerning heart and lung issues. And then further testing, if needed, such as with a MRI of the thoracic spine can look for specific issues with possible "pinched" nerves in the thoracic area which could be the cause for pains on both sides that seems to radiate around to the front. (while the pains from shingles would also be a possibility, that generally would be on one side only, and preceded by a rash).

Expert:	Dr. Mark
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Answered:	10/12/2009

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U.S. Physician/Surgeon in Neurosurgery