could this be angina

[Green1964]

hi could anyone tell me if they suffer with angina and the only symptoms are a throbbing pain that comes on at the bottom of my throat below the Adam’s apple I don’t have any chest pains or breathlessness just trying to see if this is possible and not acid reflux before I go to the gp thanks for any replies

[BobD Volunteer]

I think you should ask your GP and get some tests done rather than ask us non medically qualified people . The trouble with such things is we are all different and your version of whatever may well be miles away from soembody else's.

[Green1964 in reply to BobD]

Thanks I should have said I’m not after any diagnosis just trying to find out if angina was it possible to get just the pain in the lower throat from other people that have angina thanks for your reply and input bob

[Peony4575]

a friend of mine did have that women often present differently . An extra clue is if it comes on in response to effort and improves with rest.. it could be many things but don’t take a chance and insist on being checked out

[Green1964 in reply to Peony4575]

Yer I read some woman do get it in there throat thanks peony

[Ppiman]

Hi there. This sounds more likely to be oesophageal spasm which can occur from reflux acidity, anxiety and other reasons. Your GP will advise.

Steve

[Green1964 in reply to Ppiman]

Yes I’ve heard of that so hoping that is what it is I’m having a endoscopy done on the 2nd November so hopefully they will tell me conclusive news thanks Ppiman

[lynne0_0 in reply to Green1964]

How are you doind now. Did you get your test results?

[primrose71]

I have angina but pain is in chest got an angina spray put under tongue cardiologist gave me a daily tablet but just started this took months to see him the spray takes it away in no time

[Green1964 in reply to primrose71]

I’ve never had any sprays or anything for angina my cardiologist said I had a 75% blockage in the left lad so fitted a stent and he said the angiogram showed Mild narrowing of the rest of the arteries so was hoping it is not angina but reflux sometimes when it comes on it’s like I’ve swallowed something red hot and it feels like a intense burning pain in my throat and shoulder blades thanks primrose for your advice

[lynne0_0 in reply to primrose71]

I am being treated as if I have angina and been given bp reducing meds and a spray, plus having an angiogram to get to the bottom of my sudden chest pain which took me to A&E three times. No symptoms leading up to it and no concerns on the tests they did. Pain wasn't crushing just sharp, through to back and jaw. But I have family history of heart desease with parents and siblings. I cant think that it would be heart desease but we shall see. Oh they've also given me something to reduce stomach acid in case it's that. So you never know. Always best to go to gp or a& e if chest pain. Good luck x

[primrose71 in reply to lynne0_0]

I was treated with AF to start then said didn’t think it was that but angina my pain is like yours when I take the spray it goes away it’s a worry take care and look after yourself x

[PParrish]

Does it happen when you are lying down? If it does it’s probably Gerd. If it’s when you are up and moving around that it starts up then it could be angina.

[Green1964 in reply to PParrish]

Thanks for replying to my question sometimes it does when I lay down in bed but like yesterday I was just sat in the kitchen and it came on not as bad and I was not doing anything but sat down kind regards Andy

[lynne0_0 in reply to PParrish]

Mine has happened in both situations. So maybe there is different symptoms for many people.

[Eastwick]

my angina pain does start in my jaw and mouth, then progresses to my chest if I don’t do something about it!

[Green1964 in reply to Eastwick]

Thanks I’m hoping mine is just reflux thanks for your kind reply