Having heart pains and need help.

Hello,

I'm experiencing some very troubling pains in the area of my heart and I was hoping that I could get some expert advise.

Let me start with some details about myself. I'm a 34 year old male and prior to these pains (that started 2 months ago) I would say I was a healthy and strong person. I played sports often and walk everywhere as I do not drive. I smoke (about a half pack a day) and drink once or twice a month. There is no history of heart problems in my family.

My problems started when I was at home and felt some discomfort in my heart. It freaked me out pretty badly but I dismissed it as an anomaly. Then the next day it happened again but in a different part of my chest and since then I have been a real mess… These pains are not accompanied by a fast heart beat. I went to my GP and had an EKG + Blood work and all results were normal. That gave me some comfort but soon after the pains returned. They happen daily (sometimes multiple times in a day) and I notice that they are never in the same place. The pain seems to move from the upper left side to the lower right side of my heart. I also noticed that my bicep started to hurt, kinda similar to the soreness of going to the gym but the pain in my heart and bicep rarely coincide. The arm pain has also been happening for a bout 2 months.

I have pushed myself to play some light sports and I feel no shortness of breath or pain in my heart when exerting myself. I should also note that my sleep patterns have been altered as I cant seem to sleep for more than 4-5 hours every night.

The pain in my chest heart doesn't really hurt but it feels like its a small stone is resting on my chest. Sometimes I feel a little pinch but that happens rarely.

I get these pains at random times. Sometimes in the morning and sometimes at work and even at night sometimes.

It goes without saying that I am very scared and I feel like the worrying is getting to me. I just moved to a new city and don't even know what kind of help I should be seeking.


What do these symptoms sound like? What I need to know is if these are serious symptoms or something anxiety/stress related.
I am really hoping that I can find some help because I am too young to be experiencing this. Please let me know what I should do.

Thanks in advance,

Dante

Dante,

Welcome to HealingWell ! 

There are so many things that can mimic heart disease that at age 34, I will hope that this is not what you are up against already! However, with that said, I would strongly advise you to see a cardiologist to  get yourself checked out thoroughly-including a stress test!

Do you notice any SOB (Shortness of Breath), or tight feeling in the center of your chest/sternum area? Do you have any nausea? How long does this pain last?  What makes it feel better ?

One of the biggest mimics of Heart Disease is GERD or Gastroesophageal reflux disease .  The gastric acids actually come back up the esophagus causing such irritation of the esophagus that it will literally wake you out of bed, causing chest pain an in some cases, too. 

Yes, anxiety can be the culprit too but first rule out any heart problem and then talk with your Dr. about other causes.

I do hope you post with us here in the forum and take advantage of the benefits of all of the members here that understand chest pain and are willing to share.

Kindly,

Kitt

 

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~~Kitt~~
Moderator: Anxiety, Osteoarthritis,
GERD/Heartburn and Heart/Cardiovascular Disease.
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"Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass...
It's about learning how to dance in the rain."~ Vivian Greene

Also no Nausea and the pain can last for a few minutes and sometimes lasts for hours....