pjg10 0 Posted January 18, 2018 Hi All, I'm freaking out because of chest pain....a dull ache that I feel around my heart....also tightness in my left shoulder, left arm aching, and jaw pain. Of course I've looked into it and these are all symptoms of heart problems. I also have PVCs from time to time (which has also showed up on previous tests). I'll also mention that I burp a lot during these times and feel indigestion (however I also know indigestion is a symptoms of heart problems). That said, all these symptoms come and go--over the past month i'll have it come and go over a day...have it not bother me for a few days and then come back, and then disappear for a year...this has happened over the years.....Within the past 6 years I have had a cardiac MRI, multiple EKGs, a stress test, and worn a halter monitor for 30 days. All came back normal. That said, I have not had any testing done within the past 1-2 years and I'm afraid something has changed or has been missed. Any recommendations or thoughts would be greatly appreciated. I'm struggling quite a bit... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonathan123 2368 Posted January 18, 2018 Hi. pjg10. Since you had all the checks not so long ago, (1 to 2 years is not long IF you had a heart condition), it's VERY unlikely you have a problem now. If it worries you then get checked out again, but I am sure it will all come back OK. How do I know? Because what you describe is so typical of health anxiety. Every symptom you have sounds very stress related. IF you had any real problems I doubt very much if it would come and go as you describe. Also I doubt you would be on here talking to us! Of course I've looked into it and these are all symptoms of heart problems You have been Googling!! A BIG MISTAKE! You are frightening yourself. They could also be the symptoms of many possible diseases. They may be the symptoms of Mongolian Swamp Fever. Never heard of it? NO? But if you had would you have that too? Dr. Google will tell you you have for sure. Get checked out again then, when told you are OK, believe them and stop worrying. I know, it's not easy but making big, big mountains out of nothing will just reinforce your anxiety. Take care. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bin_tenn 1252 Posted January 19, 2018 Indigestion "isn't" a symptom of heart problems. It CAN BE one indication of some problems which are cardiac in nature. Did you also know that cardiac-like symptoms (such as shortness of breath, chest tightness/fullness and palpitations) CAN BE symptoms of INDIGESTION? Happens to me all the time. I have GERD, diagnosed. I take a PPI. Still, when I've not been minding myself and eating more junk, I still get symptoms. It often involves chest tightness/fullness, shortness of breath, and heart palpitations. Burping, too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike L 86 Posted January 20, 2018 I highly doubt anything changes. Heart diseases wouldn’t just happen like that. Anxiety, stress, and even gas can cause chest pains. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LADA 44 Posted June 25, 2018 I have not been on here in a long while.. Thank goodness I found this chat while searching. I needed this. I am having SOOOOO MUCH discomfort today. Went away for a long time. But the same very symptoms showed up today with a vengeance today. So uncomfortable and alarming ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
