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Tightening Chest pains-seeing cardiologist

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Trishann
Trishann

I'm 43 yr old.. I've been experiencing the chest pains over a year and been to Er 6 times in one year. Ruled out heart problems. Did stress test, echocardiogram and wore heart monitor 24 hrs. And cardiologist says I'm perfectly fine! And Blood Pressure is good. But the pain scares me and he says it could all be anxiety! Which I suffer also. So I'm so confused because all my blood work is good and I just don't feel well most of the time! I was told in post menopause stage from FSH levels. Just want to know if anyone experiences random chest pains also with peri menopause ??

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  • Jan999
    Jan999 Trishann

    Posted

    Hello Trishann. Last year I gradually reduced my HRT until I stopped completely and then I started to suffer menopausal symptoms which were unbearable. Another symptom was chest pains and had investigations that like you ruled out any problems. Because of the menopausal symptoms my GP advised me to start HRT again (thank goodness) and not only did my menopausal symptoms disappear but so has my chest pain. I have no idea why.
    • michelle50768
      michelle50768 Jan999

      Posted

      Hi matron

      Are you peri or post menopause?

      I went six months without a period and got one yesterday! !!!

      Been in peri nine years.

      My go is reluctant to give me hrt until my periods have stopped.

      What stage did you start hrt?

      I thought I was halfway there sadly not.

      I'm suffering debilitating symptoms.

      Thanks x

    • Trishann
      Trishann Jan999

      Posted

      I'm on /off periods still and have not gone to a doctor yet for menopausal or peri because I don't want to do HRT ..I'm just trying to deal and let it pass. So many weird things going on tho in my body! 🙄🙄
    • monique_93857
      monique_93857 Jan999

      Posted

      OK so I haven't had a period in going on 4yrs am I peri post or full menopause I just don't know and I'm not going back to the quacks to find out they drive me batty they never have a good answer they make you fill crazy
  • dwhit83
    dwhit83 Trishann

    Posted

    I do. I also went to the ER for this and was told everything was ok. They thought it might be acid reflux. I don't know if that's what it is or not, but I also seem to have high levels of anxiety and worry over just about everything. Please know you're not alone in this!!
    • Trishann
      Trishann dwhit83

      Posted

      Thank you . My sister in law knows of someone who experiences this too and she told me it was part of peri but it's so scary at times! 😕
  • michelle50768
    michelle50768 Trishann

    Posted

    No you are definitely not alone x
    • Trishann
      Trishann michelle50768

      Posted

      Thank you! It's crazy how our body acts different at a certain time and age. So not used to this! 😕
  • didi0613
    didi0613 Trishann

    Posted

    My one friend gets those pains in her chest once on awhile so must be a sympto of Peri.. Not sure if she takes anything for it though.
    • Trishann
      Trishann didi0613

      Posted

      I haven't taken anything because I get those strange side affects so I just deal with it. So scary
  • louise44105
    louise44105 Trishann

    Posted

    Hi there. What you're experiencing is the adrenalin in your body over compensating for the changes in your hormones. Normally they are balanced, but as your hormones start going crazy, so does your adrenalin, causing the tightness in the chest. Being anxious produces more adrenalin, making the symptoms worse. I suffer with this too and it is a terrifying nightmare. I've been trying relaxation techniques which sometimes help, but when it feels like a baby elephant is sat on my chest I feel like I'm about to die. My doc says there's nothing to be done, as I'm not menopausal, just peri, and that it will get better eventually. So, I send you my sympathy x
    • michelle46271
      michelle46271 louise44105

      Posted

      I to get the tight chest,like someone sitting on me. I've been on HRT patches for 7.5 weeks but still have the chest tightness 😣
    • michelle50768
      michelle50768 michelle46271

      Posted

      Hey Michelle

      Have any of your symptoms got better with the hrt ?

      I've just got a period after six months without one! !!!

      Really thought I was halfway there sad

    • michelle46271
      michelle46271 michelle50768

      Posted

      Hi Michelle

      I would say the anxiety and depression has eased.

      The sweats have gone.

      I still suffer with burning mouth,headaches every day and heartburn about twice a week.

      Oh and twitching muscles

    • michelle50768
      michelle50768 michelle46271

      Posted

      At least some symptoms have improved. Hopefully the rest will soon too. Glad you have found some relief x
    • Trishann
      Trishann louise44105

      Posted

      Louise Thanks for your advice I am suffering on off with this and digestive issues and I know it's so scary! 😕
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