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Recurring Chest Pains
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Recurring Chest Pains
by Janice A., Dec 29, 1999 12:00AM
I am a 43 year old, non-smoker, female. Over the past two years I have had recurring chest pains. I have been diagnosed with Raynaud's Phenomenom. The pains started around the time that I was working out with weights. At one point I felt like something tore inside my chest. On 10/23/97 I had severe chest pains and passed out. All tests done at the hospital including an EKG came back normal. I have seen several hearts specialists and all tests come back normal. I pretty much had constant chest pains. During a time period of 6 months I was given Nitroglycerin patches which eased the pain. Eventually it was thought I might have digestive problems and I was referred to several digestive specialists. I was checked for acid reflux and spasmodic esophagus. Everything came back normal. I was checked for gall stones, but found none. During one of these examinations my liver enzymes were determined to be very high. I was checked for hepatitus (hepatitis), but it was ruled out. The enzymes returned to normal in approximately 3 weeks. The pains eventually eased and would only occur off and on. I finally gave up on seeking medical advice and last saw a doctor in February of 1999. Over the past two weeks the frequency of the chest pains has increased. Most are a sharp pain in the middle of my chest. Some will last only a few seconds while others may last a couple of minutes. It is difficult to take a deep breath during an attack. Suggestions?
Doctor's Answer
by Cleveland Clinic, MD, Dec 30, 1999 12:00AM
, Dec 30, 1999 12:00AM
There are many other possible causes of chest pain other than the heart and GI system. You can find other postings on this site that suggest other potential causes. I would be suspusious of a rheumatologic cause given your other conditions. You may get your best answers from a good Internal Medicine consult - perhaps at a university medical center.
That has been going on for almost 2 1/2 months now. Now, over the past week I have begun to get sharp chest pains 5 to 6 times a day. Is it possible to have clogged arteries when my cholesterol
is only 160. My dad has CAD, does it run in the family?
thanks,
Cath
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