Pain In Heart Only While Lying On Left Side & Back Posted: 02-23-04 18:05pm
I am 28 yrs old and have been experiencing
sharp pain on my left side under my breast
bone (heart) only when I lie on my left
side or back. I am 2 1/2 months
pregnant, so I am concerned more than I
was before. (i have had the pain on and
off for over about 10 months). I am in
the process of making an appt with a
cardiologist, but would like to get your
opinion as to whether or not it sounds
like I have pericarditis (which I found
during a search on the internet).
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sandyallen
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Joined: 02 Feb 2004 Posts: 4580
Good Idea! Posted: 02-23-04 18:22pm
It is a good idea to have this situation
checked out! But you might also check
this out with your regular physician
instead of waiting too long! I sure
hope it's nothing serious! I have a
situation similar but it is mainly
heartburn mixed with a little anxiety.
Always,
sandy
Last edited by sandyallen on 02-26-04 13:29pm; edited 1 time in total
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Fubajuba
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Joined: 22 Feb 2004 Posts: 29
Posted: 02-26-04 06:58am
I've had a pain similar to that, but I
think it was a bone injury. I got hit
with a baseball in the chest, and I think
it might have possibly fractured the
sternum, or hurt some cartilage or
something. It stuck with me for about 6
months.
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DanielGuy
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Joined: 19 Apr 2004 Posts: 1
Posted: 04-19-04 12:18pm
I have a similar problem.Usually during
the night I have a slight pain not so much
a pain but more of a pressure over my
heart.It is also alot more noticeable when
I lay down.It has just started a couple of
weeks ago and I am kinda getting worried
but their is no real pain just a feeling
that is noticeable.Could it be stress or a
heart problem?I haven't had any recent
stress related problems but about a year
ago I had family troubles but I don't know
why I would be getting this now.Also I
have started playing guitar about a month
ago and I was wondering since I am holding
my left arm in an unusual position for
long times that it could cause this
feeling.Any advice or help would be
appreciated.
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2ferano
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Joined: 23 Dec 2003 Posts: 3717
Posted: 04-19-04 12:21pm
Could have your back out, acid reflux,
heartburn, anxiety or lots of other
things. Could be nothing, could be
something, so definately go to the doctor.