Chest pain is pain or discomfort in the chest, typically the front of the chest.[1] It may be described as sharp, dull, pressure, heaviness or squeezing.[3] Associated symptoms may include pain in the shoulder, arm, upper abdomen, or jaw, along with nausea, sweating, or shortness of breath.[1][3] It can be divided into heart-related and non-heart-related pain.[1][2] Pain due to insufficient blood flow to the heart is also called angina pectoris.[5] Those with diabetes or the elderly may have... [+]

After writing the article on weather-related pain and reviewing the opinions of various doctors—some supportive, others dismissive—I’ve come to a simple conclusion: my experience doesn’t need their approval. While statistics acknowledge a link between migraines and weather changes, I’ve lived with chronic pain triggered by the weather for over forty years, and I couldn’t care less if some doctors think I’m imagining... [+]

Weather-related pain—also known as meteorological pain or climate-induced pain—is a phenomenon reported by individuals with conditions such as arthritis, bone injuries, or neuromuscular disorders. These individuals claim to experience increased pain, especially during changes in barometric pressure, humidity, or other weather patterns. Symptoms may intensify with shifts in humidity or the onset of precipitation. Other conditions commonly associated with this phenomenon include... [+]