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Sharp chest pain left side / shoulder pain through the night
Hi all
A question for your knowledgable selves
I have had this a few times now
Sometimes in the bath
Sometimes in the night when sleeping ,
I was fast asleep last night and woke with the most painful chest pain
left side , and going into my left shoulder and down left arm
it is gripping
I couldn't lay back down
it eased slightly when I sat up
It's now mid afternoon and I've still got it but in my back (shoulder )
I'm still undiagnosed , had an episode last Monday of double vision and pain in my eyes when moving them!
A question for your knowledgable selves
I have had this a few times now
Sometimes in the bath
Sometimes in the night when sleeping ,
I was fast asleep last night and woke with the most painful chest pain
left side , and going into my left shoulder and down left arm
it is gripping
I couldn't lay back down
it eased slightly when I sat up
It's now mid afternoon and I've still got it but in my back (shoulder )
I'm still undiagnosed , had an episode last Monday of double vision and pain in my eyes when moving them!
Dizziness can be caused by ear infections, urinary tract infections, throat infections, low iron levels, problems with the spine. If you are having a jaw issue and your teeth and jaw are not aligned properly, that too can make you feel unwell cause dizziness and headaches.
As there are lot of viruses and bacterial infections going around just now, it is possible too that you may have virus causing your new symptoms.
Take a morning mid stream urine specimen in a clean jar with you for the doctor to dip stick. You could also do a specimen at the surgery if you have no suitable containers at come.
If you feel you are being "fobbed" off all the time you go to see your doctor, I suggest you see a different doctor at the surgery and/or take someone with you who knows you very well - a parent or partner.
This worked for me.
And, yes, absolutely! If you experience severe chest pains again, phone 999 immediately. The paramedics will assess you and they can also do an ECG (just make sure you are not sitting on an sofa that is electronically operated to lift the leg rest up and down - the machine readings will go bonkers. How do I know, been there, done that!
As there are lot of viruses and bacterial infections going around just now, it is possible too that you may have virus causing your new symptoms.
Take a morning mid stream urine specimen in a clean jar with you for the doctor to dip stick. You could also do a specimen at the surgery if you have no suitable containers at come.
If you feel you are being "fobbed" off all the time you go to see your doctor, I suggest you see a different doctor at the surgery and/or take someone with you who knows you very well - a parent or partner.
This worked for me.
And, yes, absolutely! If you experience severe chest pains again, phone 999 immediately. The paramedics will assess you and they can also do an ECG (just make sure you are not sitting on an sofa that is electronically operated to lift the leg rest up and down - the machine readings will go bonkers. How do I know, been there, done that!
Thank you for reading my posts , I was feeling really good yesterday , had such a good day
And then today - wham I'm feeling rubbish again
My voice is horse , I've got pain in my left jaw , I noticed I found it hard to talk as my jaw was tired and sore
blurred vision
I keep feeling dizzy , I think is because of the eyes ?
I am going to go back to the doctor and be firm that they do more
I have an appointment on Monday 14 th with maxillofacial
I got bloods back today they were all clear , that was checking my liver , and for diabetes
I will keep you posted , I really hope I get to the bottom of this soon
If I get the chest pain again I will call an ambulance and get checked out properly , your right it is my life and its precious , there is something going on here and I'm getting brushed off all the time like its in my head
I wish you well
Wendy
And then today - wham I'm feeling rubbish again
My voice is horse , I've got pain in my left jaw , I noticed I found it hard to talk as my jaw was tired and sore
blurred vision
I keep feeling dizzy , I think is because of the eyes ?
I am going to go back to the doctor and be firm that they do more
I have an appointment on Monday 14 th with maxillofacial
I got bloods back today they were all clear , that was checking my liver , and for diabetes
I will keep you posted , I really hope I get to the bottom of this soon
If I get the chest pain again I will call an ambulance and get checked out properly , your right it is my life and its precious , there is something going on here and I'm getting brushed off all the time like its in my head
I wish you well
Wendy
Wikipedia also explains what these teaching hospitals do. This is on a different Wikipedia web link. You will need to type "What do teaching hospitals do in the UK." Patients cannot just go into a "teaching hospital" and get treatment cheaper or free of charge or get a second opinion because they are not happy with their own GP.
Teaching hospitals in the UK means that medical students/trainee doctors/surgeons can get trained or gain experience under the direction and supervision of a senior consultant etc at that hospital.
When you are referred to a consultant and the decision is that you require treatment and medical evaluation at a hospital, as a patient, you will be asked if the student doctor can examine you. The medical student/trainee doctor or surgeon may also gain experience under the guidance of a senior surgeon with regard to performing operations.
In the UK and in Scotland and Wales, the National Health Service is free to people. We can contact out of hours doctors if our doctors surgery is closed and some towns also have walk in centres. We can also go to the hospital Accident and Emergency Department for urgent attention. Depending on the time, some Emergency Departments close at 10pm. This is the case in my town, so any emergencies are taken to one of the hospitals in the adjoining towns.
In the UK people can also choose to pay privately for their medical care.
We do not have any hospitals that you just go to with a medical problem because you are not getting anywhere with your doctor.
In the UK and in Scotland referrals are made to hospital specialists and consultants through referral by the GP. With muscular/skeletal problems a patient may be referred by the GP to the Triage service where an assessment is carried out and the Triage Assessor will assess the condition that you have been referred with. They can refer the patient on to other specialists/physiotherapists, send the patient for imaging and also give information as to physiotherapy exercises as well as providing some equipment, for example walking sticks.
In the UK, if being treated as an NHS patient, it is always the GP that is the first port of call for non emergency issues.
Teaching hospitals in the UK means that medical students/trainee doctors/surgeons can get trained or gain experience under the direction and supervision of a senior consultant etc at that hospital.
When you are referred to a consultant and the decision is that you require treatment and medical evaluation at a hospital, as a patient, you will be asked if the student doctor can examine you. The medical student/trainee doctor or surgeon may also gain experience under the guidance of a senior surgeon with regard to performing operations.
In the UK and in Scotland and Wales, the National Health Service is free to people. We can contact out of hours doctors if our doctors surgery is closed and some towns also have walk in centres. We can also go to the hospital Accident and Emergency Department for urgent attention. Depending on the time, some Emergency Departments close at 10pm. This is the case in my town, so any emergencies are taken to one of the hospitals in the adjoining towns.
In the UK people can also choose to pay privately for their medical care.
We do not have any hospitals that you just go to with a medical problem because you are not getting anywhere with your doctor.
In the UK and in Scotland referrals are made to hospital specialists and consultants through referral by the GP. With muscular/skeletal problems a patient may be referred by the GP to the Triage service where an assessment is carried out and the Triage Assessor will assess the condition that you have been referred with. They can refer the patient on to other specialists/physiotherapists, send the patient for imaging and also give information as to physiotherapy exercises as well as providing some equipment, for example walking sticks.
In the UK, if being treated as an NHS patient, it is always the GP that is the first port of call for non emergency issues.
Sorry to hear you have been experiencing these problems and I know exactly how you feel with regard to your gp surgery "fobbing" you off.
You still must make an appointment to see a doctor at the surgery. Choose the doctor that you feel you get on OK with. Write a list of your symptoms if this helps, and give it to the doctor.
Suggest to him to send you for an ECG and/or refer you to have a "treadmill test" and any imaging tests (xrays the very least) of your spine from the neck downwards and also your shoulder.
Although the type of symptoms you describe could be related to a heart condition, it can also be related to spinal issues, muscular skeletal problems; acid reflex or heart burn can also cause these type of severe problems.
Also be aware that if you do any physical heavy moving, pushing, pulling or lifting, this too can cause muscle spams. Keep a record of what you have done, eaten, drunk in the day to establish whether this could be a muscle or stomach problem or triggered off by anything or whether it just comes randomly.
I have found that you need to be more persistent with seeing the doctor and even tell the doctor what you want to happen. If you feel you get "fobbed off" and then do not go back with your problem when you are still experiencing it, the doctors will come to the decision that you are fine. Both my hubby and I have had a doctor say to us that because we had not been to see a doctor for a long time then our problem is no more, which is not the case.
When you do experience a spasm like that again, call 999. The paramedics will come and assess you and will take you to the hospital if they feel this is needed. If your surgery is closed, telephone 111 (I presume this will be same number as in the UK) to get in touch with the out of hours doctors' service. They will assess you over the telephone and will give you advice whether to go to the hospital straight away, or they will give you an appointment to see an out of hours doctor and will tell you where the appointment will be held. I have found this service brilliant.
As far as I know, we do not have a "teaching hospital" in the UK or in Scotland.
Hope you get the correct diagnosis soon so that you get the appropriate treatment.
Let me know how you get on.
Best wishes
You still must make an appointment to see a doctor at the surgery. Choose the doctor that you feel you get on OK with. Write a list of your symptoms if this helps, and give it to the doctor.
Suggest to him to send you for an ECG and/or refer you to have a "treadmill test" and any imaging tests (xrays the very least) of your spine from the neck downwards and also your shoulder.
Although the type of symptoms you describe could be related to a heart condition, it can also be related to spinal issues, muscular skeletal problems; acid reflex or heart burn can also cause these type of severe problems.
Also be aware that if you do any physical heavy moving, pushing, pulling or lifting, this too can cause muscle spams. Keep a record of what you have done, eaten, drunk in the day to establish whether this could be a muscle or stomach problem or triggered off by anything or whether it just comes randomly.
I have found that you need to be more persistent with seeing the doctor and even tell the doctor what you want to happen. If you feel you get "fobbed off" and then do not go back with your problem when you are still experiencing it, the doctors will come to the decision that you are fine. Both my hubby and I have had a doctor say to us that because we had not been to see a doctor for a long time then our problem is no more, which is not the case.
When you do experience a spasm like that again, call 999. The paramedics will come and assess you and will take you to the hospital if they feel this is needed. If your surgery is closed, telephone 111 (I presume this will be same number as in the UK) to get in touch with the out of hours doctors' service. They will assess you over the telephone and will give you advice whether to go to the hospital straight away, or they will give you an appointment to see an out of hours doctor and will tell you where the appointment will be held. I have found this service brilliant.
As far as I know, we do not have a "teaching hospital" in the UK or in Scotland.
Hope you get the correct diagnosis soon so that you get the appropriate treatment.
Let me know how you get on.
Best wishes
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Your right , because I get brushed off I tend to walk out the surgery with tail between my legs and vow not to go back , I put up with a lot , without going back
What I do is keep a diary each day of what is going on
I'm handing it in to my doctor tomorrow , I am banging my head against a wall , I am at the
Point thinking is this it forever, the doctor telling me it's anxiety and I know it's not ! And not getting proper treatment ..
love and peace to you
What I do is keep a diary each day of what is going on
I'm handing it in to my doctor tomorrow , I am banging my head against a wall , I am at the
Point thinking is this it forever, the doctor telling me it's anxiety and I know it's not ! And not getting proper treatment ..
love and peace to you
Pain of cardiac origin is not positionally relieved. There are exceptions, but that is the general rule. You really need an in-person evaluation by a physician ASAP. If this happens again you need to go to an ER. Double vision and pain in the eye are another matter. This is due to a cranial nerve palsy, often secondary to diabetes, but sometimes due to other more serious causes. This kind of pain is not usually relieved by medications, unfortunately. Be wary of taking too much acetaminophen. I have my suspicions regarding the etiology, but I am hesitant to post them. Don't take no for an answer. Try a teaching hospital. At the very least I would suggest an MRA or a CT scan of the chest area.
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It felt like a spasm of some kind, like my shoulder and chest were being squeezed
It has finally passed !
I'm so done with my gp surgery , they fob me off , and don't listen
thank you for your input
It has finally passed !
I'm so done with my gp surgery , they fob me off , and don't listen
thank you for your input
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