Odd feeling in chest

[Carolx]

Good morning

I’m looking for some advice please.

I have Dilated Cardiomyopathy. Only symptom was prolonged palpitations. Had them all my life. I’m now 55.

I had an ablation November 2023, so far that has helped massively with the palpitations.

I get daily ectopics but they don’t affect me at all. They last seconds.

I am on Diltiazem and Ramipril.

Post op check up in July.

For the past couple of months I’ve been having a very odd squeezing feeling in my chest, left side. Like a pulling sensation. Now I only get this on movement. Like when I stand from sitting, when I get out of bed and when I bend.

Which makes me think it could be muscular rather than my heart.

I have no pain.

I was wondering if anyone on here has had a similar experience.

I’m not overly worried but concerned enough to post here.

Many thanks for reading

Carol

[BeKind28-]

Hello

I am sorry I have no advice I can offer but if it gets any worse or does start to concern you then speak with your Doctor

Also the BHF Nurses are really good and maybe giving them a call might help

Let us know how you get on x

Heart Helpline team on 0300 330 3311 Mon-Fri 9-5pm

[Carolx in reply to BeKind28-]

I have a GP appointment tomorrow at 6:30pm.

Thank you for the above info

[BeKind28- in reply to Carolx]

Hello

I hope your appointment goes well and of course as someone has said and I know you will know if it gets any worse in the meantime you would call 111 or go to A&E

Let us know how you get on x

[Lezzers]

Any unexplained chest pain shouldn't be ignored, particularly with your history. I would definitely contact your GP/cardiologist but meanwhile always phone nhs111 if it happens again. Good luck 🤞

[Carolx in reply to Lezzers]

GP appointment tomorrow.

No chest pain, just an odd pinching/pulling sensation.

Thank you for your advice

[Carolx]

Good morning everyone,

Well I don’t believe it!

I had my GP appointment and it turns out I have a hiatus hernia, caused by all the different medication I’ve been taking for my knee replacement surgery (there’s been a lot). I was shocked but relieved it wasn’t my heart.

I’ve been prescribed antacids for a month. No wine or fizzy drinks and limit spicy food.

Oh I also have Diastasis Recti 🫣

Sounds painful doesn’t it lol. It’s basically where the stomach muscles part during pregnancy (I have 5 children). Nothing serious.

I feel better now I know what it is. Nothing life threatening.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to comment.

Have a lovely day 😊