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I have had a similar issue, extreme chest pain which starts in my upper abdomen and then radiates - coming out of the blue with no reason behind it. I can be sitting, I can be walking, I can do be doing nothing - and bam!

I've also had all the tests - including a nuclear stress test - as my mother (41), grandmother (50's) and great grandmother (50's) all dropped dead (literally) from heart attacks. The tests showed nothing. Previously my doctor in the UK thought I suffered from angina. I have nitro spray for these events, plus take 2 baby aspirin as soon as it starts.

The pain in my chest, back and jaw was so bad a couple of months ago (complete with nausea, sweating, agitation, thirst and dizziness) which kept on going despite taking the meds, I had to call an ambulance. The ecg showed nothing.

Having done some research, I've a mind to think that what I actually suffer from is Nutcracker / Jackhammer Oesophageal spasms. Nitro is known to relieve it.

With regards to your tests coming back negative (and mine, lol). A cautionary tale.

My estranged husband had been to see several cardiologists over the past 10 years, all of whome said there was nothing wrong - and said he was suffering from anxiety.

About 2 years ago he went to his GP for something and she noticed that his bottom lip had a purple tinge. She sent him for tests (stress test, ecg, cat scan etc) - all of which showed nothing wrong. Not being convinced, his GP sent him (via a cardiologist) for an angiogram - which revealed 4 blockages - one was 97% and is called 'the widow maker'. He was seen by a cardiac surgeon who told him not to do any exercise at all - not even cut the grass - and to stop working immediately. He was put to the top of the list and 2 months later had a quadruple bypass. They told him he would have been dead within a year without it.

I would recommend asking to see a cardiologist, regardless of whether your current GP thinks it's anxiety. Better safe than sorry.

I understand how scary it is when it happens!

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I didn't even think so many would have the same or similar issues, fingers crossed I can work thru this period and the pills will make a difference

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[QUOTE=magnumpi;12042324]I didn't even think so many would have the same or similar issues, fingers crossed I can work thru this period and the pills will make a difference[/QzUOTE]

A vacation might help!

I found that walking causes the pain but cycling 20km doesn't. It's the way I walk, my arms and shoulders are tense. Another thing to consider is your jaw, are you grinding your teeth or clench in your jaw?

Def see a cardiologist, and get a sleep study done.

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[QUOTE=bats;12042340]Lol yeh I grind teeth. And walking is worse than cycling.

And yes I saw a cardiologist Feb after my stress test and echo cardiogram he said all was clear, but I didn't believe him :@(

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Thanks for sharing that. It must indeed be incredibly scary, especially with the family history. It's also shocking that, with all this technology, severe heart conditions (as with your ex) can go undiagnosed.

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[QUOTE=magnumpi;12042343]So see your dentist! Get checked out for apnoea and stop worrying.

For the walking vs cycling thing I'm wondering about getting some orthotics, maybe changing how I walk will help with that.

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I clench my jaw and grind my teeth in my sleep. My jaw clicks now because of it.

I had a mouth guard for a while because of it. But it fell out one night and the dog got it. So now back to no guard.


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[QUOTE=Jsmth321;12042350]I clench my jaw and grind my teeth in my sleep. My jaw clicks now because of it.

I had a mouth guard for a while because of it. But it fell out one night and the dog got it. So now back to no guard.



At least Charlee's teeth will be fine.

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[QUOTE=bats;12042349]Thanks :@)

The new pill he gave me has made a difference already, I'm into second week and the pains are minimal now, plus I am on a chicken plain rice and fruit diet to stop acid build up.

2 weeks ago I had a fried rice meal while working late, then went to walk past my subjects house, my god that triggered the worse pain ever, I didn't think I was guna get back to my car. When I did the nitro took the pain away, since then nothing fried at all eaten and on a new pill, I have improved

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Lol. Her insurance actually provides better dental coverage than what we have....

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Hopefully discussion on here and finding out that I am not alone and with the new diet (I have been eating healthy for the last year just gone real anal about it this last month) and with the pill I can see light at the end of the tunnel, hope fully not "that" light lol

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If it is acid build up then a test for the bacteria that cause stomach ulcers might also be a good idea.
Be aware that bad heartburn can be mistaken for cardiac pain

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Oh yes it can. That is how I found out I had a hiatal hernia, had massive bad chest pain, but turned out to be bad acid reflux caused by the hiatal hernia.

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I will mention this to the doc when I see him again in a couple of weeks. I think it's all a bit complicated and hopefully by removing certain foods and trying alternative ideas we will find the culprit

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Nature's cure, not being flippant either. Have you tried it?

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