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What Could Cause Severe Pain In Chest Radiating To Upper Back, Shoulder And Arms?
2 weeks ago I was reaching across the table and my back spazzed out (right side), from the buttocks up. I did the usual remedies; heat, cold, pain meds, inflam meds, stretching. It's better (still a slight twinge in said area). yesterday I woke up with a very heavy feeling in my chest which got progressively worst during the day and today. It feels as if I was hit in the chest by something (not someone except maybe HEman (master of the universe). Also today it has migrated to my upper back, shoulders and when I lift my arms it's uncomfortable. If I take a deep breathe it's also uncomfortable.
Wed, 10 May 2017
Hello
Thanks for posting at HCM.
I could have helped you better had you mentioned your age, and other associated health issues if any.
Going by your symptoms, here is a possibility of cardiac involvement vs muscular spasms.
To rule or cardiac element, I suggest an ECG and a 2 d echo test. If both the above tests are normal then a treadmill test or a stress test should be done. This will give us sufficient information about the heart, its functioning and possibility of a cardiac element in near future.
If above tests at normal, then you should take antiinflmatory non steroidal medications (NSAIDS) like diclofenac for five days duration.
Wishing you good health
Regards
Thanks for posting at HCM.
I could have helped you better had you mentioned your age, and other associated health issues if any.
Going by your symptoms, here is a possibility of cardiac involvement vs muscular spasms.
To rule or cardiac element, I suggest an ECG and a 2 d echo test. If both the above tests are normal then a treadmill test or a stress test should be done. This will give us sufficient information about the heart, its functioning and possibility of a cardiac element in near future.
If above tests at normal, then you should take antiinflmatory non steroidal medications (NSAIDS) like diclofenac for five days duration.
Wishing you good health
Regards
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