Chest pain

[poppy111]

Hi, I had a stent fitted 3 months ago and it took a while to get my angina stabilised afterwards. this past few days I have been having pain while resting in my upper left side chest. It's difficult to describe, sort of between my chest and shoulder. Do you think I should have it checked out?? I would be grateful for any advice you may have.

[jimmyq]

Definitely! If you are having chest pain go to A&E.

[poppy111 in reply to jimmyq]

Thanks for replying so quickly Jimmy. I'm going to get myself ready and get it checked.out today. I'll let you know the outcome. Thanks again

[Ashleigh_BHF]

Hi poppy111

Have you got GTN spray? If so, has it helped? If it helps, it's one way to know whether the pain you have is from your heart muscle.

As jimmyq says, chest pain should be taken very seriously (especially for you as you have a history of heart disease). Great to hear you are going to have yourself checked over, and let us know how you get on.

Best of luck!

Ashleigh

[poppy111 in reply to Ashleigh_BHF]

Hi Jimmy, I went to RVH yesterday where they checked me over, they were quite sure that the discomfort I was feeling was due to a recent Chest Infection...'coughing etc'. Thank you so much for the advice..by the way, I was told off for getting a lift to hospital... I should have rang 999. I think I'm still in denial about the urgency of Heart Disease??

Best regards

[nehme in reply to poppy111]

Hi.. i felt the same pain after 3 stents fitted and 4 days at the hospital... went back to hospital a week later with pain in the chest and spent all day and night for doctors to check where and why i am in pain... they concluded it is chest inflammations...

[MK1954]

i had pains vertically down through my shoulders, thought it was a chest infection having previously had pneumonia and similar pain. Went to GP for antibiotic but it was Angina. Always keep GTN handy and use it if you get pain. Always report pain. There are no second chances.