Heart Pain , Breathing Problem - Heart Disorders Message Board

Thunda · 06-04-2006, 05:01 PM

Hi there From UK ,

I have a worry concerning my heart .
Sypmtoms are:

Once a month on average i get a pain in the heart area. This pain stops me from inhaling but not exhaling ... so i am forced to hold my breath for periods at a time ( i can take very very small breaths )... i cannot move for fearing the pain will be too much . I have been to my local GP but he has no idea ( figures ) .. then after about 5 minutes . the pain dissappears and all is well again... There is no warning when it comes.

Please help.

Thanks

Graciella · 06-10-2006, 01:57 PM

Hey Thunda,

I'd like reassure you that I doubt there is anything wrong with you. As a matter of fact, I experience the same thing every now and then (maybe couple of times a year). I was also very alarmed at first, but I learned that many people have this feeling at least once in their lifetime.
Try to look for the following- it seems that this pain that won't allow you to take a normal breath occurs when you're in a particular position (i.e., lying on one side on the couch while watching T.V.) - if it relates to the body position, try to avoid it in the future.

Cheers...and no worries!

Thunda · 06-13-2006, 02:21 PM

But the pain is in the heart area and not the lung area ... tho i have to admit more offen than not it happens when im lying down ...there is no particular position that sets it off.

cheers for the response anyway..

ljwhorfin · 06-13-2006, 03:59 PM

I too get this once or twice a year.. lasts for just a few minutes. And also i've had others say the had the same experience. Also been told this is nothing to worry about. if it happens for me i just relax and it passes or i will lay down on my right side and it immediately goes away.

started04 · 06-13-2006, 04:18 PM

It may be an idiopathic heart muscle spasm or a smooth muscle spasm in the area of the heart. Have you had a test for any deficiencies of electrolytes, calcium, potassium, etc...?