[FONT="]I went ahead and went to the ER last night. I was still having chest pains and palpitations, and they weren't going away, so I figured I should go just to make sure I'm okay. I had also woken up this morning with sharp pains in my left wrist that I thought might be carpal tunnel, so I figured I had better get that checked too. After a chest x-ray, an EKG, and some blood work, they've decided that I'm not dying. The doctor basically said that I checked out okay, and that whatever was causing the pain probably wasn't serious. My release papers state this: "Chest Pain, Non Cardiac: Based on your visit today, the exact cause of your chest pain is not certain. Your condition does not seem serious and your pain does not appear to be coming from your heart. However, sometimes the signs of a serious problem take more time to appear. Therefore, please watch for the warning signs listed below." The warning signs are basically things that anyone should watch out for, regardless of whether or not you are suffering from any condition... coughing up or vomiting blood, fever, weakness, dizziness, fainting, shortness of breath, etc. For the Palpitations, it said, "Palpitations: Benign. You had palpitations today. This is a feeling that your heart is racing, pounding, or beating irregular. There are many causes for palpitations, some are serious and some are benign (not serious). Your doctor believes that in your case, your symptoms are not due to any serious condition. Palpitations can occur in otherwise healthy persons who have used excessive amounts of stimulants such as tobacco or caffeine (coffee, tea, cola, or medicines containing caffeine). Also certain over-the-counter cold and sinus remedies, as well as diet pills can over-stimulate your heart. Obviously, cocaine and amphetamines are the most powerful heart stimulants and must be avoided. Occasionally, brief spells of palpitations occur in a healthy person for no apparent reason." Then it gives me a list of basic home care. Relax, etc. The doctor also said that as far as the wrist pain goes, it's not serious, it's not carpal tunnel, and it's not related to my chest condition. He said I probably just slept on it wrong or something. So that's that. Figured I'd let everyone know, especially those that I was talking to in the chat room earlier. Thanks for watching out for me!! [/FONT]