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On And Off Chills And Tightness In Chest While Sleeping. Is This Side Effect Of Taking In Methotrexate And Piroxicam For RA?

Lately I have been getting chills and tightness in my chest when I am falling asleep once in the Store while shopping. I sometimes feel my heart is going to stop each time i dose off. I get scared and I stay awake as Long as i can till I get so tired I fall asleep.. I was diagnosed with R.A in August 2013 recently been taking Methotrexate and piroxicam . I dont know if piroxicam could have this side affect. Ive only been taking Methotrexate One month. This happend a few times in past months but I have to say this is becoming a problem.
Fri, 13 Dec 2013
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Hello,
These symptoms seems to be not due to these drugs.
It may be due to the Rheumatiod Arthritis you are suffering from.
Because Rheumatiod arthritis is known to affect the Blood vessels and Heart.
People with RA are at High risk of Heart attack and Heart failure.

Thus do the following investigation and consult a cardiologist
1. X- Ray chest
2. Electrocardiogram
3. Echocardiogram
4. Tread mill test

Hope this helps.
Please write back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
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On And Off Chills And Tightness In Chest While Sleeping. Is This Side Effect Of Taking In Methotrexate And Piroxicam For RA?

Hello, These symptoms seems to be not due to these drugs. It may be due to the Rheumatiod Arthritis you are suffering from. Because Rheumatiod arthritis is known to affect the Blood vessels and Heart. People with RA are at High risk of Heart attack and Heart failure. Thus do the following investigation and consult a cardiologist 1. X- Ray chest 2. Electrocardiogram 3. Echocardiogram 4. Tread mill test Hope this helps. Please write back for further queries. Wishing you good health.