I finally have one answer (and it's from a mistake)

[Sleepybear987]

To cut a long story short, I was given naproxen to see if the anti-inflammatory would help on my chest.

However, the cramping started all over again. And I'm now back in bed unless I need to get food/toilet or wash occasionally.

I googled if naproxen have any side effects and I saw that chest pains were a huge no no.

So I've stopped taking them and I'm going to take it up with the GP tomorrow (who have been avoiding me for weeks which is exhausting).

I'm glad I figured this out. I feel a tad better now already. But BOY that was scary, I thought something was going wrong.

[Tos92]

Hi Sleepybear987

Naproxen is contraindicated in heart patients. I believe most NSAIDs are, that could explain why you were feeling the chest pain.

There is a useful article which Milkfairy attached the other day which explains the effects of NSAIDs on the heart. Hopefully she’ll be along to provide you with this link too.

Wish you all the best in finding a diagnosis soon.

Tos

[GrannyE in reply to Tos92]

I am not allowed to use Naproxyn or Naprosyn or ibruprofen. The only painkiller I am allowed is panadol. I am quite sure a lot of my arthritic and muscle pains could be alleviated by the Naproxyn/Naprosyn/Ibruprofen but dare not take them.

[Sleepybear987 in reply to GrannyE]

I was warned about ibuprofen but never naproxen! I still think it’s really messed me up and honestly I’m of the opinion that ut wasn’t believed by doctors that my heart issue was actually the problem because why give me the drug!

I don’t know but I know to not ever take that at all. I’m going to Google this new drug they gave me when I went to A&E again (but guess what they found… nothing) it’s called tramadol hydrochloride!

[GrannyE in reply to Sleepybear987]

My husband sometimes has tramadol and a while back when my back was really really bad and panadol did not touch it he gave me one. That was a big mistake. I got into a dreadful state and never again. Doc really told me off for taking a pill not prescribed for me. Good luck.

[Sleepybear987 in reply to GrannyE]

Well that's scared me from taking it. Can I ask what other meds you were on? Because I flagged this up with the ambulatory care people and they seemed to say it was okay

I have an appointment tomorrow and I'm going to bring this up now. Thanks for letting me know.

[GrannyE in reply to Sleepybear987]

everyone is different. Might suit you. The main drug I am on is apixaban some candesartan plus Premarin

[Tos92 in reply to GrannyE]

Yes, you could be right. I also feel that NSAIDs could probably relieve some of my own pain which is caused as a direct result of inflammation however, due to the side effects and contraindications, it seems we as heart patients will continue to remain limited on the availability of safe painkillers for ourselves.

There are anti-inflammatory foods which may help such as fish, nuts and berries. I’m not sure how effective they are in reducing inflammation/pain as I haven’t strictly followed this diet myself but I have read upon it.

[GrannyE in reply to Tos92]

I am following that sort of diet myself, lots of fruit and veg and def no processed meat with no gluten and no dairy.Problem is you never know how you would be if you didn’t do it. I suspect I would be much worse.

[Tos92 in reply to GrannyE]

I think I’m going to give it a go and see how I get on and if there is any improvement.

Thank you :).

[Milkfairy Heart Star]

Hello Sleepybear 987

I have looked through your previous posts.

You posted a link to a BHF article about a possible cause of angina when you don't have blockages in your coronary arteries.

I live with one these types of angina, vasospastic angina the term now more commonly used rather than coronary artery spasms.

Another type is microvascular angina when the small blood vessels in the heart don't function properly.

Microvascular angina is more common and tends to effect women more than men.

I suggest you keep a diary of your symptoms and ask your Cardiologist to consider whether microvascular or vasospastic angina are the possible causes of your symptoms.

Unfortunately microvascular and vasospastic angina are often overlooked, difficult to diagnose and treat.

The BHF has this information about microvascular and vasospastic angina.

bhf.org.uk/informationsuppo...

bhf.org.uk/informationsuppo....

[Sleepybear987 in reply to Milkfairy]

Thank you so much for the comment - that's really helped me out because I think this is bang on the money! The microvascular angina actually sounds bang on the money and I'm going to bring this up with my doctor. I have been hell bent that the calcium blocker things for a while because when I was temporarily on them for a while and it helped me out massively. Let's hope the doctors listen. 😅

[Milkfairy Heart Star in reply to Sleepybear987]

I hope your doctor listensI have seen a growing awareness about microvascular angina amongst healthcare professionals.

[Sleepybear987]

I am wondering if bisoprolol is the issue here because I've had a lot of issues when it comes to this tablet. But I'm also scared that without it, my symptoms get a bit precarious. I've emailed PALs and they are going to notify the cardiologist department, so it could be something to talk about

[Sleepybear987]

I'm going to do that right now, you're absolutely right I think. Luckily I have a lot of documents as well so that helps in regards to "proving" it