seb10 Posted December 19, 2008 Report Share Posted December 19, 2008 Hey all!The past 3 or 4 days I've been having some heart pains on and off. I guess not really pains, but a bit of discomfort. And little twinges every now and again, like the muscles in my heart are stretching or something like that.Do any of you get this? I just figured it was a symptom of POTS, but since it's been going on for a couple days I wanted to double check! Thanks!Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megan Posted December 19, 2008 Report Share Posted December 19, 2008 I do get this feeling, and my doctor has assured me it's nothing to worry about. Just as a precaution, though, I would check with your doctor to make sure your own discomfort isn't anything to worry about.Meg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flop Posted December 19, 2008 Report Share Posted December 19, 2008 Pain / twinges / tightness / discomfort in the chest, it is always difficult to know what is causing them. I have several different "feelings" that I get from time to time. My doctor has always told me that if I get a new type of chest symptom that I should get it checked out - once a doctor has told me it is nothing to worry about then I will ignore it if it comes back.Flop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkoven Posted December 19, 2008 Report Share Posted December 19, 2008 Definitely get it checked. It's so hard with ans stuff, as it mimics serious cardiac stuff, but should be looked into. I've had all kinds of "atypical" chest pain, and a pretty exhaustive workup. It helps if the docs know about dysautonomia. Otherwise they don't know what to make of us, so much of the time! the ER can rule out something life-threatening, but usually don't know what to do with the ans, once it's clear you're not dying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seb10 Posted December 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2008 Thanks everyone!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramakentesh Posted December 20, 2008 Report Share Posted December 20, 2008 Ive had pains like that occasionally. Some POTS patients get fleeting chest pains while others get crushing pains that last for ages and require medication. I dont think either are viewed as dangerous, but its still your heart so for peace of mind get it checked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoGiuliana Posted December 20, 2008 Report Share Posted December 20, 2008 I also get pains which specialist says is normal. As others have said, it's good to have this checked out thoroughly if it hasn't been.Is the pain somewhat random or with exertion? Might help to keep trackof the pain and what you were doing at the time to share with your doctor. But, if you have POTS and are young, I would be inclined not to be too concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iheartcats Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 I get occasional pains when I over do it...was told these were 'normal' but please get it checked out. It's peace of mind if anything. I had a couple EKGs last year that showed 'normal' - even though I sure don't feel normal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelissaCrystal Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 I feel a horrible squeezing and painful hiccups/stabs, but my doc insists they are normal or nothing to worry about. As someone already said, definitely doesn't feel normal, especially when I'm doing nothing to aggravate my heart, but it's always good to get your heart fully evaluated. Kind of hard to trust doctors sometimes with Dysautonomia symptoms, huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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