I had really bad pain, (chest, left arm), was sweating, nausea just all the shit. So with anxiety in full swing, straight to hospital I went.
ECG normal, troponin was 8ng/L they said it’s perfectly normal and it’d be much higher in a heart event however the pain didn’t go so I went back last night and same tests Trop now is 3ng/L, docs like there is no damage, proceeds to go through my whole history being 23, overweight but no other risks. Also a negative CTCA 6 months ago. So now home, still in pain despite pain relief. Just don’t know what even to do. I’m thinking unstable angina but apparently that’d at least show something on the tests and the fact there is no plaque but my brain ay.
What do I do?
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I’ve had 2 CTCAs and 2 MRIs which showed I have clear arteries and a structurally healthy heart. However, I recently started to get heavy chest pressure in addition to my conduction issues and had an angiogram which showed I was having coronary artery spasms. Although I only feel chest pressure I understand some others feel much more serious symptoms. It could also explain the small rise only in troponin. Something to chat about with your doctor perhaps.
Yeah I’ve read into spasms before, yeah seems a plausible thing. It’s just spasms seem to have like no know cause so found that weird. I’m glad you found answers, I’ll definitely have a conversation about it when I can get an appointment 😂
Severe untreated cases can cause heart attacks. It’s definitely a serious concern for some people. I’m lucky, mine is a fairly new thing and I only feel chest pressure. I’m in a Facebook group where there are people who are rushed to hospital with heart attack like symptoms as the arteries close up almost completely during a spasm. Let me know if you want the link to it.
Rather not as I think it’ll probably drive my anxiety a bit too far. But yeah I have read about severe cases that cause them which is crazy to me but I also read most the severe ones are caused by stimulant abuse.
I recall that you have posted on many occasions about your ongoing symptoms of chest pain.
Previously you have said you have thyroid problems, are over weight and your CT angiogram results suggest you have a myocardial bridge?
I am sorry you are still no further forward.
I acknowledge how difficult it can be living with angina.
I live with severe coronary vasospasms, vasospastic angina which doesn't respond well to medication. I am admitted to hospital about twice a year to have treatment to stabilise my coronary vasospasms.
I live with frequent episodes of chestpain which are increasing at the moment as the weather gets colder.
The cold, emotional, mental and physical stress are the triggers of my coronary vasospasms.
However, I know why I have my symptoms following the appropriate testing.
Stress and anxiety amplifies or turns up the volume of my pain and angina symptoms. I saw a Clinical Psychologist who helped me to emotionally cope better.
I also find Tai Chi, yoga, breathing and relaxation techniques helpful.
I use this free app, it has lots of stratergies to help manage stress and anxiety.
I have contacted a specialist in London yesterday explaining my history and my tests done. Hoping I can get a telephone appointment soon and maybe trial some medications to see if I can get some relief.
Issue is the bridge can be the issue, causing the issue of just be a separate thing entirely, it’s hard to test reactions due to reluctance to do further testing with the amount of radiation I’ve had but maybe CMRI might be a good idea.
in the meantime. Is there anything in your diet and exercise routine that you can improve? If you feel that YOU are in charge, with a good diet and sufficient exercise, that should make things easier for you.
By “exercise” I don’t mean going to the gym unless of course that’s your choice. Walking a bit fast is just so,good,for you and so easy!
Despite my weight I’m quite a tennis player so I enjoy that and cycling, the diet is the main mixed bag as it has good periods then bad. It’s annoying my thyroid is still impacting my weight.
Sorry to hear you’re still struggling with these symptoms. I know I have previously commented on your posts about the possibility of coronary artery spasms, and a few others have also mentioned it to you on this thread therefore, I won’t repeat it.
I’ve just had a thought as to whether you have ever been investigated for GI issues? Although I have coronary artery spasms; I was recently diagnosed with oesophagitis (Grade B) which explains the spasms I’ve been having in my oesophagus and can be incredibly painful, mimicking heart attack like symptoms.
Would it be worth having a chat with your GP to possibly rule out anything going on GI wise?
I do actually take omeprazole to help with reflux, my endoscopy was ok though but they said I had higher levels of acid. I actually think my recent symptoms may have been caused my an accidental Benadryl overdose as it dries out the oesophagus normally anyways and I believe it started to cause pain there and maybe spasm like feelings. Just a theory.
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