A related discussion,
Chest(heart) pain in cold weather was started.
Thanks for your responses. The nicorandil seems to have stopped the pain when out in the cold (so far), but I have a fierce headache and feel terrible. Paracetamol and ibuprofen do little to help. Should I persevere with the drug?
Sometimes cold conditions can trigger angina or vasospastic responses in people with CAD. Before my angina was well controlled, going outside in the cold would trigger a response for me, which was very painful. I'd wear a scarf to help.
The medicine I have been given is nicorandil! I got confused with a med I used to give as a nurse many moons ago!!
That's curious. Ever since I was little, as far back as I can remember (I'm talking 5 or 6 years old) I would get a tightening, squeezing, burning pain in my chest any time I exerted myself in the cold - and heaven forbid I try to run in the cold - OUCH!!!
No one could ever explain why, and I've had all the heart tests. I wonder what causes that.
Milosh,
Thanks for the post.
It's hard to tell. You are in an age group that coronary disease yould be unlikely unless you had a STRONG family history. Sometimes, colder weather may precipitate asthma or reactive airway disease. This can also present as chest pain. I would also consider musculoskeletal and GI causes. I would discuss your symptoms with your internist.
good luck