Mysterious Chest Pain
I have a symptom where when I lay down flat on my back, the left side of my chest feels like I’m having a heart attack. The same thing happens when I sit too heavily on my left buttock.
Oh, goodness,
! Apologies for not replying to your post earlier!
We always suggest checking in with your doctor when you experience a new or worsening symptom, no matter how big or small. Your issues could be related to your MS, but it could be something else, so it's good to get it checked out, especially when we're talking about heart/chest issues.
I hope you get to the bottom of what's going on and maybe even get some options for treating or managing the issue!
Best, Erin, Team Member.I experience this on occasion, and it’s pretty scary. I get these sharp pains throughout my body, and I’ve gotten used to it, but when it hits the heart, it’s hard just to attribute it to the disease.
that understandable to be concerned, I feel like I would be too. It's hard to feel something like that in your body and not worry. Have you had an opportunity to touch base with your doctor about it?
Best
Alene, team memberthat's good that you were able to get checked out, although i'm sure pretty frustrating when it comes to not having answers. We all want a clean bill of health, but we want it with no symptoms, right? Did the MS nurse practitioner have any different thoughts on it?
Alene, team member
I mentioned that I had a Cardiology appointment coming up, and she told me that I would find my answers there. Well, the cardiologist said that he’s pretty sure that it’s not my heart. He is sending me to get a stress test though. I’ve been dealing with this for 15-20 years now, I sleep on a wedge system in my bed to keep my head and chest elevated. I’ve just been living with it, like so many people with ms, I have “little things” that I just have to suck it up.
- It sounds like you've really been dealing with this for a long time. I hope that the cardiologist is able to learn something from the stress test that will provide some guidance as to what is going on and what can be done. Chest pains are scary. Thank you for keeping us updating. Let us know how you're doing after the stress best. Best wishes, Lisa
Thank you I will.
