Sternotomy

[beamish21]

Hi all,had a stemi in July 2019 and 4 stents fitted,had another her heart attack in September of last year and had a triple bypass.Been having some chest pain lately and after some blood tests got a phone call to get checked out in A&E.Had an ECG and more blood tests and chest X-Ray.Lovely Dr told me it wasn't a problem with my heart but probably osteoarthritis of my Sternotomy scar.Has anyone on here ever suffered from this.Seems I will just have to put up with it.Happy that it's not my heart again.

Thanks,Kieran.

[Alison_L]

Hi Kieran. Not had it myself, but sorry you've got this probable diagnosis. That's the trouble with heart failure - it almost inevitably leads to other problems!Keep an eye on your chest pain - it may be something else. Stay safe xx

[beamish21 in reply to Alison_L]

I have a feeling it could be Angina Alison.Thank you for your reply.

Kieran.

[MountainGoat52]

I had a triple bypass in 2018 and still have chest pains, but they are nothing to do with my heart. They are purely muscular and actually come on when I am sat resting. A bit of a massage helps provide relief. I wonder whether you have tried massage to see whether it has any effect.

[beamish21 in reply to MountainGoat52]

Hi,will try that.Just started to take Amlodopine and that reduced pain very much.I'm taking it for blood pressure but it also helps with Angina.Maybe that's what my problem is.Thanks,Kieran.

[MountainGoat52 in reply to beamish21]

Hi Kieran - yes indeed, it may be angina. See how it goes I suppose. I'm taking a small dose of Losartan to keep a lid on my BP and that suits me fine. I am allergic to Amlodipine.... one of sevberal on my list! All the best, Gerald