Not going to the doctor... tips?

For a multitude of reasons I've apparently developed some clotting; I had a little bruise on my right forearm from a vein burst. I've already decided to go off the birth control pill and to quit smoking. I also have just minor discomfort in my chest (which I'm unsure about - it's not really a tightness or pressure but almost feels like if you had a stiff joint, and it feels like it's more in my back than in my chest, and doesn't hurt unless I move around a certain way). I went on web md and recieved a few of the "if you're... then seek medical attention" flags--this I also took lightly because there isn't really a good way to point out that the pain is very minor. Please don't say, "go to the doctor." I am so very aware that this would be the best option but I'm not urgently concerned and also don't have health insurance. A friend advised that the chest pain is from a raise in resting blood pressure/heart rate from recently cutting down on certain downers I was taking. (Also, please don't tell me not to do drugs. I UNDERSTAND the risk, I'm just looking for constructive advice.) Would slowly weening myself off of these be better, to gradually slip back to normal, or should I just stay quit as long as I am pretty much off of it?