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Suggest Treatment For Muscle Spasms In The Sternum Area
Question: Hello
I how u can help me out I have been having almost like muscle spasm in inner left Sturnum that extends to the shoulder and upper chest area . I was sitting down and got up them went to sit again that is when it happened if I moved my arm I felt a pull there was no shortness of breath no neasea .. I have had cardiac work up done at the end of May
Echo ecg blood work all normal the only thing I am waiting for is a stress test I don't think it is cardiac related but I would like ur opinion
I how u can help me out I have been having almost like muscle spasm in inner left Sturnum that extends to the shoulder and upper chest area . I was sitting down and got up them went to sit again that is when it happened if I moved my arm I felt a pull there was no shortness of breath no neasea .. I have had cardiac work up done at the end of May
Echo ecg blood work all normal the only thing I am waiting for is a stress test I don't think it is cardiac related but I would like ur opinion
Brief Answer:
Your symptoms do not seem to be related to any cardiac disorders.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for asking on HCM!
I carefully passed through your question and would explain that your symptoms do not seem to be related to any cardiac disorder (including myocardial ischemia).
You should know that chest pain that is modulated by body movements is usually related to ectracardiac causes (musculoskeletal pain or inflammation like chostocondritis).
I am sure that your stress test will result normal. So relax and do not worry about it!
I would also recommend performing some other tests for inflammation:
- a chest X ray study
- complete blood count, PCR, sedimentation rate for inflammation.
Meanwhile, I would recommend taking ibuprofen alone or coupled with acetaminophen 3 times daily to help you with the pain.
Physical activity like aerobics, Yoga, recreational sports or stretching exercises can help you increase your physical performance and avoid these episodes in the future. You should keep in mind that physical activity is also good for your heart!
Hope to have been helpful!
Feel free to ask me again, whenever you nee!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
Your symptoms do not seem to be related to any cardiac disorders.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for asking on HCM!
I carefully passed through your question and would explain that your symptoms do not seem to be related to any cardiac disorder (including myocardial ischemia).
You should know that chest pain that is modulated by body movements is usually related to ectracardiac causes (musculoskeletal pain or inflammation like chostocondritis).
I am sure that your stress test will result normal. So relax and do not worry about it!
I would also recommend performing some other tests for inflammation:
- a chest X ray study
- complete blood count, PCR, sedimentation rate for inflammation.
Meanwhile, I would recommend taking ibuprofen alone or coupled with acetaminophen 3 times daily to help you with the pain.
Physical activity like aerobics, Yoga, recreational sports or stretching exercises can help you increase your physical performance and avoid these episodes in the future. You should keep in mind that physical activity is also good for your heart!
Hope to have been helpful!
Feel free to ask me again, whenever you nee!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hello thank you for your response I didn't think it was cardiac but anything within the chest would have me worried I am pretty sure I know what symptoms to look for
I appreciate your response and is there anyway I can ask u my questions directly as I will like to upload some results and just deal with u
I appreciate your response and is there anyway I can ask u my questions directly as I will like to upload some results and just deal with u
Brief Answer:
My personal link:
Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
I am glad to have been helpful!
I would be happy to review all your uploaded tests for a second professional opinion whenever you need.
You can ask me directly at any time on the link below:
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=69765
Wishing good health,
Dr. Iliri
My personal link:
Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
I am glad to have been helpful!
I would be happy to review all your uploaded tests for a second professional opinion whenever you need.
You can ask me directly at any time on the link below:
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=69765
Wishing good health,
Dr. Iliri
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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