Comments on: I Have Been Worried About The Chest Pains I’ve Been Having.?

By: ginger

ginger — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:20:39 +0000

I had experienced that too, I think it is because I am stressful with my life, we need to see a doctor it might lead to heat problem later.

By: thereiso

thereiso — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:26:20 +0000

i would go to a&e. if your doctor says nothing is wrong but you are still having pain then your doctor is wrong! at least in a hospital the equipment is there to give you a thourough examination..dont gamble on your health, better safe than sorry. also did you know that a heart attack can mimic indigestion,the symptoms are similar

By: kelly

kelly — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:05:24 +0000

I’d get it checked out at the doctors if it continues

By: chuckler

chuckler — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:00:02 +0000

My dad was suffering with the same and he kept going to the doctors only for them to tell him there was nothing wrong. Again and again he went and got the same answer.
He has just recently had a massive heart attack. We nearly lost him. I am not trying to scare u i am just saying this is not something to be taken lightly. Pleases go back to the doctors and demand they take a proper look at you.
You may well be fine but its better to be on the safe side. Good luck and i hope you feel better soon.

By: FrozenCa

FrozenCa — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:54:22 +0000

I have both Angina and acid reflux. If you have acid reflux then you may be taking Omeprazole or similar which stop excess stomouch acid production. I wasn’t taking mine when I had a heart attack on 1st June this year. It showed as a chest pain. Actually my acid reflux pain was much worse than the heart attack pain. If I were you I would either go to Accident and Emergency at the hospital and tell them you are having chest pains. Or call an ambulance. You can’t mess about as it is life and death. Pack a small bag with toilet kit and pyjamas etc and admit yourself. They will give you an ECG and give a blood test. If you have had a heart attack a certain enzyme shows up in the blood after 12 hours from when the pain started.Nothing showed on my ECG to start with. Later on after a week or so they may give you an angiogram which you need. An angiogram shows the heart consultant which of your coronary arteries are narrowed or blocked. They may then give you Angioplasty/and stents. Don’t worry,none of these procedures hurt. They are just uncomfortable for relatively brief moments. I think the worst part for me was when the nurse would come round to give me a blood test. But don’t delay admit yourself today-the hospital meals are ok especially at Christmas!! Good luck and God bless you. You will be ok. But say some prayers and one for me too please.

By: JJ

JJ — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:33:05 +0000

Chest pain doesn’t always mean heart trouble. Like headaches, there are a large number of possible causes. If you were having a heart attack, you’d know about it.
You did the right thing by seeing a doctor, and if (s)he says they can’t find a problem I’d take comfort from that. If you’re adamant that there’s a problem despite this then seek a second opinion.

By: GI tech

GI tech — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:44:48 +0000

I would try going to the doctor again – perhaps you can get an appointment with a different doctor in your surgery.

By: klibus2

klibus2 — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:29:53 +0000

You really should have a thorough check up, both by a cardiologist and by a gastroenterologist. It could be GERD, ulcers, or a heart problem. Chest pain is nothing to play around with. If your doctor didn’t find answers, I’d suggest a second opinion.
A gastroenterologist can put a small, flexible scope into your mouth (while you’re asleep) and check your esophagus, stomach, and the first portion of your small intestine. It’s a quick procedure, usually 5-10 minutes. Your doctor will be able to tell you what he found after you wake up, and he’ll send biopsies to the lab to confirm his findings.
A cardiac work up would include at least an EKG and some bloodwork; if that shows anything abnormal, they might follow it up with a cardiac stress test or an echocardiogram.
You really should check it out until you get answers, though. Heart patients classically feel like they’re having heartburn. Both diseases have similar symptoms, and until you have it thoroughly checked out, you won’t have any way to know for sure.

By: mew

mew — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:34:31 +0000

It all depends on The type of pain you are getting. If the chest pain is a feeling of crushing pressure with pain going down your left arm then this is a very good sign of a coronary problem. However reflux can also cause severe chest pain. The best thing to do is go to A&E, ER or whatever and get yourself seen as an emergency. They will run a series of tests that will confirm your diagnosis. As to your doctor not doing anything GET ANOTHER ONE PDQ.

By: Pama

Pama — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:47:48 +0000

See the doctor again !!! Maybe you should see another doctor to make sure about it.