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Posted 1/5/2013 6:42 AM (GMT 0)
ive been getting some terrible chest pains.

The pain sometimes radiates to my neck and left shoulder and are.

It seems like cardiac symptoms but ive been to the ER twice and they say its not cardiac related but they recommend I get a stress test anyway.

Considering my young age and no risk factors its unlikley to be cardio related.

Just wanted to see how common it is to have pains in my chest with fms.

maybe its painful muscle contractions?

Maybe the pain in my neck and arm is Nerve pain related to fms?

:-)  

Posted 1/5/2013 9:17 AM (GMT 0)
I know that costichondritis (so?) can be common in fibromites but I don't know that it radiates to your neck as you described. I've had it, and it felt like pressure limiting how much I could breath but we are all different.
I think I would go ahead and do the stress test. I had a "cardiac episode" at 20 years old. Turned out it was caused from extreme dehydration. It's still important because if there is a problem the earlier you find it the better. A stress test isn't so bad, I'd rather do that get blood drawn.
I hope it turns out well for you.
Posted 1/5/2013 1:35 PM (GMT 0)
Maybe a good chiropractor? You could be out of alignment.

I've been seeing a good chiropractor for many years. If you choose to try out this route make sure you talk with him or her before and find out if they're knowledgeable about fibromyalgia. My chiropractor did a free consultation. That helps to set your mind at ease.

I have a back and neck injury so I do get pain that moves around especially in my neck. I have even had horrible chest pain. A couple years ago I did a 5 lb. weight lift bringing them across my chest and it affected one of my ribs. I couldn't breathe. I went to a conventional doctor and he prescribed an inhaler which did nothing for me. He even gave me a heart test. I was still suffering. I went to my chiropractor and he did an adjustment on my rib, the pain was gone and my breathing became much easier.

Good luck to you.
Posted 1/5/2013 5:58 PM (GMT 0)
I get "chest wall pain" also known as

costichondritis  (spelling). I started getting it when i was pregnant with my dtr 26 yrs ago. My mom also gets it and she first got it when she was pregnant with me (too many years ago). My cardio knows about it and said it is more than likely related to the fibro. I have had a heart attack but i went to the er many times with the pain. Many ekgs, just to be told infection in the chest wall.

I was told when in doubt, go to the er. Better safe than sorry.

If i lift anything remotely heavy, such as a gallon of milk, it will cause it to hurt. Dh is always fussing at me for lifting things, such as trying to carry a bag of groceries.

Even if your cardiac test comes out normal, do not put off going b ack to er if you feel it is necessary. I had a stress test in Feb and then had a heart attack in April. Be safe.

Posted 1/5/2013 9:58 PM (GMT 0)
I have had chest pain off and on since I was a teen(mid 40s now). Worse the last ten years. I too have had stress test five yrs ago etc. Was diagnosed with lupus 3yrs ago and Fibrous 2.5. But have been symptomatic since a teen.

I have sharp pain on left side upper chest (mostly) on the deepest inhale and exhale. Used to be once in awhile. Now can b off n on for 24 hours and stop for awhile or last for weeks. Now ialso get pain just under ribs on left and sometimes center left.

My allergist feels very strongly this is costocondritis or pleurisy related to the fibromyalgia. I have finally related thechest pain symptom to my bleeding gums symptom. If I brush my teeth and gums bleed then very soon my chest will start hurting. If the pain quits my gums dont bleed. Weird I know. My dentist agrees.

Forgive my typos this stupid kindle writes its own thing!!!
Posted 1/5/2013 10:58 PM (GMT 0)
I have costochondritis and I do not have pain in my shoulder or neck.  I certainly would be checked out...probably by a cardiologist.  My husband was having chest pains for two years, saw the Internist many times, went to the ER for it, had seven stress tests, two echo cardiograms, and was continually diagnosed with "stress".  He died of a massive heart attach...hardening of the arteries.  He was 51 and I know you are much younger but I wish with all my heart that we were checked out by a cardiologist.

 

I don't mean to frighten you but I know I wouldn't mess around with that since it goes into your neck and shoulder.  My costochondritis is in my chest, ribs and wraps around my back.  There is a link in Fibro 101 that tells you all about costochondritis.

 

Please let us know what you find out because we really do care about you.

 

Sherrine

Posted 1/6/2013 12:18 AM (GMT 0)
thank you all so much!

Im hoping its just too much stress!

Im very young and i dont have any risk factors but...

Im seeing my pcp next week and will get a stress test done and will ask for a cardiologist too.

ill keep you all posted. Thanks all! :-)

Posted 1/6/2013 2:06 AM (GMT 0)
I agree with Sherrine. You just never know. My step-granpa has a family history of heart disease. He was 39 when he went to er with chest pain(after hours of thinking indigestion) they ran every test they could and "no u are not having a heart attack". Well in the middle of them testing him etc he had a massive heart attack and died- for 6 or 9 minutes. The staff was in complete shock. Even having a heart attack their tests say he isn't. So he has standing orders at the er to treat for heart JIC. Because testing does no good forhim.

I tell you to reiterate that double checking is important but also listening to your body.

Better safe than dead always!!!

I just described mine in case someone was reading and had pain similar. I know I have read about others symptoms and found some explanations, similarities etc. I find it helpful sometimes. wink
Posted 1/9/2013 4:37 AM (GMT 0)
thanks all!

I went to the Er Again because my PCP is unavailable this week and i was really anxious

I had a Myocardial Perfusion Stress test done! Pretty high tech cool stuff.

totally normal results. I follow up with my pcp thursday to see if anything else should be done.

Maybe its just muscle spasms, or nerve pain that causes me to go in to anxiety mode because it scares me alot!

Good news so far :-)

Posted 1/9/2013 5:13 AM (GMT 0)
JC do you know how to take your pulse? If you don't I'd recommend getting a pulse ox meter at Walgreens.

20 years
100–170 beats per minute

25 years
98–166 beats per minute

30 years
95–162 beats per minute

35 years
93–157 beats per minute

40 years
90–153 beats per minute

45 years
88–149 beats per minute

50 years
85–145 beats per minute

55 years
83–140 beats per minute

60 years
80–136 beats per minute

65 years
78–132 beats per minute

70 years
75–128 beats per minute


Double Checking is very good, and like Poet said, listening to your body. Keep an eye on your pulse, to calm yourself down. Please see a cardiologist just to be safe.

My next thought is your eating habbits. I get chest pain with my gerd (acid reflux) and because of it have to cut down on certain foods. Perhaps you can make a diary of what you eat and drink and do it for awhile. Every week look at your list and find a common factor like say coffee. Cut your coffee for a week or so and see how you feel. Add it back in and see what happens. If nothing happens, that isn't a trigger. A trigger is what causes the symptom. If it helps ease the pain then you found a trigger, and tells you to stay away from it.

I do hope you find some relief
Posted 1/9/2013 5:30 AM (GMT 0)
SS, I'm soon to be 45 (in March) and my pulse is always 65-67 at rest according to my pulse ox. My ox level is 97-99.

My pulse never gets up to 88 unless I'm exercising..
Posted 1/9/2013 10:54 AM (GMT 0)
Good idea, Smurfy Shadow. I would suggest you do the same thing with sugar.
Posted 1/9/2013 3:09 PM (GMT 0)
Joy, be sure to mention that at your next appointment. It probably isn't nothing, but it could be. I'd error on precaution
Posted 1/9/2013 5:13 PM (GMT 0)
Joy, your pulse is what it should be when resting.  I don't know where Smurf got those numbers but they are extremely high....tachycardia high!  Here's a link to the Cleveland Clinic that explains your heartbeat.

 

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/heart-rate/AN01906

 

Sherrine

Posted 1/9/2013 7:57 PM (GMT 0)
Yes i do know how to check a pulse.

Im a healthcare professional and do it for a living, but thanks for the advice. Much apprietiated! :-)

As far as food, I do get bad GERD and do get chest pain with that at times. Possibly a trigger.

I also have anxiety attacks so possibly im just way too worried about every little thing i feel!!

I'm seeing my DR's soon for some reasurrence.

Thanks all for your help!! :-)

Posted 1/9/2013 8:00 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks, Sherrie. I was wondering but not worried.
Posted 1/9/2013 11:27 PM (GMT 0)
I get anxiety attacks after eating sugar or eating later than my normal scheduled times.
Posted 1/10/2013 3:19 AM (GMT 0)
I was thinking smurfys #s were awfully high too. I know when I was checking bp and heartrate for headache connection about ten yrs ago, my Pc Dr told me my resting headrest's of 115-130 per min was too high. He said it was an issue because my heart was going to wear out too fast. Not going to hurt me 'snow's but later.

So he changed my bp med to slow heart rate down to normal range.

Let us know what your Dr has to say!

Hugs
Posted 1/10/2013 4:29 AM (GMT 0)
Sherrine, I got them out of my med book. Maybe things have changed since I was a CNA, but now I'm homecare.
Posted 1/10/2013 5:48 AM (GMT 0)
Normal pulse rates at rest, in beats per minute (BPM):


newborn
(0-3 months old) 100-150

infants
(3 — 6 months) 90–120

infants
(6 — 12 months) 80-120

children
(1 — 10 years) 70–130

children over 10 years
& adults, including seniors 60–100

well-trained
adult athletes 40–60


The pulse rate can be used to check overall heart health and fitness level. Generally lower is better, but bradycardias can be dangerous. Symptoms of a dangerously slow heartbeat include weakness, loss of energy and fainting.
Posted 1/10/2013 10:22 AM (GMT 0)
It must of changed since I had CNA training. I know everything for a fact changes on what is considered normal. For example A1C (Diabetes) when I was trained anything above 5.8 was diabetic, last I heard they changed it to 6.5
My patients in home care I don't need to do vitals, but do stay current in CPR just to be safe. I work with Dementia patients so basically I take care of them as my kids. In fact, CPR changed to 2 breaths every 30 compressions for everyone 2 years old and older. It used to be 2 breaths to 15 compressions - for adults. Children had a lesser ratio.
Thank you for the correction, I was a CNA over a decade ago, and lots has changed since then.
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