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# LOL YOU CAN'T RUN OR HIDE.

So, I think I have pectus carinatum, otherwise known as pigeon-chest. Unfortunately it doesn't give me the super-powers depicted in this image.
It can be fairly serious in severe cases, but I think mine is only mild. The main problem is the physical appearance and the psychological problems that can be brought about from this, which I think I have.
PC can be caused by various syndromes, most commonly being Marfan Syndrome.
There are only three treatment options:
- Surgery, which I don't want to go through.
- A chest brace, which is only available in the USA and I am too old for now
- Bodybuilding, which disguises it somewhat.
My question to you is: should I see a doctor who will most likely confirm my beliefs, or am I just being a hypochondriac?
Oh, and should I make a sandwich?
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Sorry for the whiney, self-obsessed nature of this post. Hope you enjoyed the picture at least :P
(I helped save b3ta! xihpete A neutrino walks straight through a bar, with v>c., Sun 14 Jun 2009, 17:16, archived)
# if you haven't been to the doctor then I would say that was your first call
(I helped save b3ta! HappyToast Groat froth, Sun 14 Jun 2009, 17:18, archived)
# I've been reluctant to see one so far
Not sure why, maybe I didn't think it was serious enough or mattered
Or maybe I was just embarassed
Thanks for the advice
(I helped save b3ta! xihpete A neutrino walks straight through a bar, with v>c., Sun 14 Jun 2009, 17:23, archived)
# I can be a very good personal trainer:
do some pushups and send me ten dollars
(I helped save b3ta! gronkpan @vomitinglarry.bsky.social, Sun 14 Jun 2009, 17:18, archived)
# Hahaha I'll fax it to you now :P
I've been doing karate for a while now, they get you to do plenty of push-ups there :P Also: it hasn't helped a whole lot as of yet.
(I helped save b3ta! xihpete A neutrino walks straight through a bar, with v>c., Sun 14 Jun 2009, 17:20, archived)
# It will help when you're sending me money
trust me, you'll be 100% motivated if you're financially down on the deal
(I helped save b3ta! gronkpan @vomitinglarry.bsky.social, Sun 14 Jun 2009, 17:21, archived)
# I always feel that something's working when it's costing me money :P
(I helped save b3ta! xihpete A neutrino walks straight through a bar, with v>c., Sun 14 Jun 2009, 17:25, archived)
# Then I wish to help you by relieving you of your moneyinb4strikeoutjoke.
(I helped save b3ta! Ttssattsr, Sun 14 Jun 2009, 17:26, archived)
# this my mugu
(I helped save b3ta! gronkpan @vomitinglarry.bsky.social, Sun 14 Jun 2009, 17:26, archived)
# please gaz me your financial details
i am confident that this will be a very positive step in your life
(I helped save b3ta! gronkpan @vomitinglarry.bsky.social, Sun 14 Jun 2009, 17:26, archived)
# D. Mirrors.
I vote mirrors. Always mirrors.
(I helped save b3ta! Ttssattsr, Sun 14 Jun 2009, 17:20, archived)
# REFLECTOPORN!
(I helped save b3ta! xihpete A neutrino walks straight through a bar, with v>c., Sun 14 Jun 2009, 17:20, archived)
# Doctor, then have a wank
(I helped save b3ta! epiphany coming live from sweden, Sun 14 Jun 2009, 17:20, archived)
# Halfway there
Still need to see a doctor though.
(I helped save b3ta! xihpete A neutrino walks straight through a bar, with v>c., Sun 14 Jun 2009, 17:21, archived)
# I think I can fly but I haven't jumped off a building yet to confirm or deny my theory.

YES..go to the doctor you muppet...and I hope it's not Pigeon chest :P
(I helped save b3ta! prodigy69 broke b3ta and made everyone leave, Sun 14 Jun 2009, 17:22, archived)
# Even if it is, it's better than the alternative pectus excavatum - essentially the opposite of PC
No offence to anyone with PE, of course.
(I helped save b3ta! xihpete A neutrino walks straight through a bar, with v>c., Sun 14 Jun 2009, 17:26, archived)
# Pics or it's not real!
Oh, and make a sandwich.
(I helped save b3ta! Crystal Magnet Like a diamond geezer, but better, Sun 14 Jun 2009, 17:22, archived)
# It's a tie between see a doctor or make a sandwich!
How can I ever decide what to do now!?! :P
(I helped save b3ta! xihpete A neutrino walks straight through a bar, with v>c., Sun 14 Jun 2009, 17:28, archived)
# Sorry for failure to take you seriously...
If it's making you unhappy, then I say go see a doctor. A doc can confirm if you have pectus whatsit or not, tell you if it's likely to cause you any problems, and discuss your options. It might not be too late for a chest brace, surgery may be less scary than you think, etc. You have now used up my seriousness quota for the week, don't expect any more :P
(I helped save b3ta! Crystal Magnet Like a diamond geezer, but better, Sun 14 Jun 2009, 17:35, archived)
# That's fine, I'm aware b3ta isn't the most serious place on the internets :P
Dr.'s it is!
(I helped save b3ta! xihpete A neutrino walks straight through a bar, with v>c., Sun 14 Jun 2009, 17:39, archived)
# send me a 200€
do enough pushups to compensate

trust me on this one
(I helped save b3ta! gronkpan @vomitinglarry.bsky.social, Sun 14 Jun 2009, 17:40, archived)
# Heare!
farm1.static.flickr.com/3/5073664_6dc59c3594.jpg
(I helped save b3ta! xihpete A neutrino walks straight through a bar, with v>c., Sun 14 Jun 2009, 17:43, archived)
# *throws a piece of bread at you*
If you bend over and pick it up with your mouth, I've saved you a trip to the doctors.
(I helped save b3ta! The Great Architect is still waiting for his account to be deleted on, Sun 14 Jun 2009, 17:29, archived)
# If you could thrown some bacon, lettuce and tomato too then we've killed two birds with one stone
(I helped save b3ta! xihpete A neutrino walks straight through a bar, with v>c., Sun 14 Jun 2009, 17:34, archived)