Angina symptons?

[Sljp0000]

Hi all

Getting a bit worried. After my failed Bypass in September and needing 4 stents in February I've started to get random pains again.

Scared stuff they're Angina and my stents are failing already.

I have a sort of tight pain in the roof of my mouth and throat and dull toothache. My original symptons weren't the norm (mainly in my throat) so I'm concerned what these mild pains could be. They're quite transient so by the time I've thought of using my GTN spray they've sort of gone. Worried I'm starting to be obsessed and paranoid. Anyone else suffered these type pains? They're when I excercise and when resting.

Susie x

[Cavalierrubie]

Sorry you are having this worry. I can’t really help in answering your questions but maybe someone will come on and help you soon who has more info. I just wanted to say if it gets any worse, or you are overly worried, go to A/E and get checked out. Sometimes it’s the only way to get peace of mind. Only you know how your body works and when something isn’t right. I hope you soon feel better. Love and prayers.

[Sljp0000 in reply to Cavalierrubie]

I will go if it gets worse. Just very niggly at the moment. I always feel you have only the odd visit allowed to A&E without being classed as a time waster. Don't want to waste that chance if you know what I mean. If I went everytime I was worried I would live there.Thank so much for your care

Susie x

[Cavalierrubie in reply to Sljp0000]

Well l could live there as well at times but with not being able to see my GP l have found it very necessary to go to A/E. I have recently had to visit on three occasions, for the same thing, until l finally was given a ct scan and found out what the problem was. I am not concerned with any label they may give me, only concerned that my life is not in danger. They have always been very kind and understanding and any heart problem is considered an emergency. Take care.

[Sljp0000 in reply to Cavalierrubie]

You are right of course. I should just think about me. I hope you are doing OK now? X

[Cavalierrubie in reply to Sljp0000]

Yes, please think about yourself. It’s not being selfish, it’s a necessity. You sound a very nice person, so keep yourself looked after. Hope you soon feel better. xxx

[mathematics]

Yes my husband got pain all around his jaw as well as in his chest and arms. It would just come on for no apparent reason sometimes from when he had just got up from bed. I do not wish to worry you but he had 99% stenosis and needed re-stenting as he had 2 stents from his first heart attack. Please go to A and E and get checked.

[Sljp0000 in reply to mathematics]

Oh I'm sorry to hear that. How long after his stents did they fail? I'm getting random chest pains but they only last a few seconds. I've got phrenic nerve damage so everything is very confusing.

I will go to A&E if they last longer. I don't want to go unless necessary because I think they begin to see you as a time waster amd there's enough of them sitting in the waiting room.

Hope your husband is OK now?

Love

Susie x

[mathematics in reply to Sljp0000]

He had his stents in 2007 after his first heart attack and he had another angiogram in 2009 after another heart attack then he began having major problems again about 18 months ago. The consultant who we paid to see arranged another angiogram on NHS and had to restent him then and he explained that stents don't last that much longer. He gets microvascular angina and is showing up a new blip on his ECG which is different . His ECG is not normal so they have to compare it with last reading for him. Hope you are ok and I don't believe that you are a time waster. Take care

[devonian186]

As regards tooth pains the reasons could be connected to the need for dentistry or of past dentistry. I sometimes get tooth pain in one area that seems closely related to weather as it is where I had root canal work and extensive fillings.

The metal seems to react when certain weather conditions prevail as happens with some people with arthritis and joint pain.

If you are concerned at the least call 111.

[Sljp0000 in reply to devonian186]

Before I was diagnosed with Angina last year I went to the dentist more times you could throw a hat at. She could never find anything wrong. I've always put my toothache down to Angina ever since. I've not had it for the past 6 months but all of a sudden its niggling again. That's what's making me worry it's the Angina back. However, you're right of course, weather could be playing a part. It definitely messes with my headaches/migraines so could be connected.

Thank you for caring. How are you?

Susie x

[devonian186 in reply to Sljp0000]

I am fine thanks.

I also think the weather affects the wires in the chest for those that have bypasses. There was a science paper on this but as yet its quite unresearched area.

Humidity, rain, heat, cold, wind and low cloud are all known to affect heart patients and there us every evidence to show that people with other conditions can also be affected. As many on this board demonstrate, anxiety is also a big factor.

[Noodlesalad]

Sorry to hear your failed bypass and stents failing. I think you should discuss this with your cardiologist or GP.Hope you get sorted soon and try not to worry too much.

[Sljp0000 in reply to Noodlesalad]

Hopefully my stents haven't failed but it just feels like they could be (I've slightly changed the wording on my post, I could see how you read it that way). When so many things have gone wrong, like they have for me, you sort of expect everything to follow suit. I'll get help if it's getting bad.Thank you for caring

Susie x

[LSCE]

Hello, similar to you I initially get throat symptoms and I have also had the jaw pain, like toothache prior to chest pain. Cardiologist dismisses my throat symptoms but I know my own body and this is always how any severe angina starts. Saying that, I have had a recurrence of mild intermittent throat pain that disappears quicker than I can get my GTN spray. When these first started to re-occur I was very worried but cardiologist said I have to live with it as I'm on the right medication 'as long as it's managed' he said. Any angina I do get goes with GTN. However, for you this is a change from usual and I would suggest you get a review. You know your own body, symptoms are concerning you so please do get checked.

[Sljp0000 in reply to LSCE]

How interesting you get throat pains too. No-one has told me their view on throat pain except one cardiac nurse who said its well known amongst patients she deals with especially women (im not sure if you're male or female). I don't know why Cardiologists dismiss it. That's why it took me 10 years to get diagnosed!Yes, you're right, I haven't felt these 'feelings' for 6 months but I also don't know whether I have a throat infection. I have earache and toothache which incidently all feeling like my Angina before it gets really bad. Sounds strange I know. I'm fed up of bothering the doctor. He's seen me so much recently about everything which has gone on and getting my meds right. I can't face bothering him again.

Hope you're ok, thank you for caring

Susie x

[LSCE in reply to Sljp0000]

Hiya, yes I'm female, first heart attack (NSTEMI) at 57, clear coronary arteries. Second HA 5 months later. Don't fit the stereotypical HA patient so often get dismissed as a worrier. You really should get this checked given your history.

[Milkfairy Heart Star in reply to LSCE]

Hello LSCE

Did your Cardiologist suggest what caused your Myocardial Infarction non obstructive coronary arteries MINOCA?

Have you been offered any tests to determine whether microvascular dysfunction or coronary vasospasms were the cause?

Both types of ischaemia/ angina non obstructive coronary arteries INOCA/ANOCA.

Often overlooked, poorly understood difficult to diagnose and under recognised types of angina.

MINOCA and INOCA are more common in women.

[LSCE in reply to Milkfairy]

Hi Milkfairy, I had microvascular study which was normal though I wonder if that's as I was on treatment. They didn't check for vasospasm which I think is the cause as developed Raynaud's at the same time as first HA. My cardiologist states vasospasm is very unlikely cause. Also that I am on treatment for it anyway. No HA since been on long acting CCB. Added to my other meds, including nitrates.

[Milkfairy Heart Star in reply to LSCE]

My Cardiologist keeps telling my Vasospastic angina is rare.I wonder rare or underdiagnosed. Quietly overlooked by Cardiologists as they are unsure what to do with us as patients 😀

I also have Raynauds Phenomenon, Migraines and Vasospastic angina a hat trick of vasomotor disorders.

How do you feel?

Are your symptoms well controlled?

My vasospastic angina is very unruly and poorly controlled despite being on a very high doses of lots of medication.

It can feel like walking a tight rope trying to manage all the possible triggers of the vasospasms.

I hope you keep well.

[LSCE in reply to Milkfairy]

Hi Milkfairy, I think mine is okay at the moment. I've learned to live with it but it's taken 2 years. I now only get mild angina, some ectopics, arrythmias, which have become more frequent. The return of the throat pain concerns me as this occured at the start of heart attacks and severe angina. I feel it's only a matter of time before I have another heart attack, that's not me being pessimistic, just that I know it might get worse over time, it is just how it is. I feel you are right that the cardiologists overlook or dismiss symptoms as they don't know what to do. I've been discharged. I hope you are well at present. I know from reading your posts that your vasospastic angina is difficult to manage and that you require episodes of hospitalisation. I always read your posts, you are an expert in this field and always provide advice based on researched evidence. Many thanks for your support.

[Milkfairy Heart Star in reply to LSCE]

Thanks for your kind words.

I truly hope you don't have another heart attack.

[LSCE]

Are you still seeing a cardiologist. If not ask for a referral or earlier review perhaps