Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients or parents may wish to ask their doctor the following questions related to transitory benign chest wall pain (TBCWP):

1. How do you know that the pain is from TBCWP and not a heart condition?
   
   
2. Are there any tests that can verify the cause of the pain?
   
   
3. Is there anything that could bring on TBCWP?
   
   
4. Should I see a specialist about this condition?
   
   
5. What can be done to reduce the events in my child?
   
   
6. Will TBCWP become less frequent as my child gets older?
   
   
7. If I experienced TBCWP as a child, does my child have a greater chance of developing the condition?
   
   
8. Can psychological counseling help reduce TBWCP?
   
   
9. How will I know if the pain events need medical attention?
   
   
10. What should I do if my child insists on receiving treatment?