Re: Chest discomfort

Posted By Ginger on August 27, 1998 at 17:48:41:

In Reply to: Re: Chest discomfort posted by CCF CARDIO MD - DLB on August 27, 1998 at 13:53:57:






In an earlier post someone mentioned having dilated cardiomyopathy and chest discomfort.  I also have cardiomyopathy and sometimes experience soreness, achiness and sharp quick pains under my breast bone.  What would cause this?  It seems to happen most when I over due it.  Thanks
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Dear Jan
Based on what you have written, I don't think your symptoms are from your dilated cardiomyopathy. Some cardiomyopathies can cause chest pain, but true idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy does not cause pain of the sort you describe. It can cause other symptoms, such as shortness of breath.
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What kinda pain can unknown cause dilated cardiomyopathy cause ? I often have
chest pain up high in the left side of my chest ? Does that sound like cardio pain ? It feels like a muslce up there gets real tight.
Thak, Ginger