Dear Steve, Your pain does not sound at all anginal, i.e. related to your heart, however unless you go to see a general internist for a full history and physical exam with cholesterol check, you will never know what could be causing your pains. At your age, you will likely require one visit to the doctor and then not again for 10 years or so unless there are intervening problems for which you should seek the care of a physician and NOT care for yourself or try to get such care on the internet. I hope this information is useful.
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