Second opinion advice

[WIgranny]

As per title I'm after some advice. For last 4 years I have been suffering with angina type pain. I've been seen by cardiology department and they discounted this following a stress echo when I did 9 minutes with no pain, however my pain has never been caused by exertion. I have wondered about microvascular or vasospastic a but again I don't have symptoms at night or triggered by the cold!

So any advice before I'm seen by a different Dr would be great

Just for information this started when I was 49 and perimenopausal, I'm now 53 and post menopausal so do believe there may be a link. And also following on from blood tests pre this appointment my cholesterol has rocketed in last 2 years with no diet or lifestyle changes and now also due to be seen in lipid clinic

Thanks Sarah

[isobelhannah18]

My angina presented as pressure rather than pain and also left me nauseated so not the same as yours but it was rarely brought on by exertion. A heavy meal, dehydration, emotional stress and just generally doing too much. For instance I once drove 200 miles had two late nights with friends then drove 200 miles back home. I ended up in hospital with a really bad angina attack but I learned my lesson! I hope you soon get it sorted.

[Milkfairy Heart Star]

Hello,

I live with Vasospastic angina. I have confirmed vasospasms in both my coronary arteries and smaller vessels of my heart.

I can exercise, however I experience my chest pain at rest in the evenings and at night. Sometimes for no reason at all out of the blue.

Microvascular dysfunction and coronary vasospasms are very complex conditions.

I know some people with Microvascular angina who are effected by heat or humidity not the cold. We are all different.

Ask to be referred to a Cardiologist who has some expertise in caring for patients with Microvascular dysfunction and vasospastic angina.

Or ask the Cardiologist you see to get in touch with one of the centres carrying out the latest research into a possible new treatment into Microvascular angina.

Here are the links to these studies.

clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show...

isrctn.com/ISRCTN94728379

[MONIREN]

My angina is rarely caused by exertion, my trigger is stress, yet I'm not a stress head. I've also been diagnosed with microvascular angina. It takes time, but be persistent. Keep record of your symptoms. Take care.