My husband keeps getting bad chest pain that goes down his left arm is anyone familar with this?

Question

Hi I was hoping you can give me some info My husband has been getting bad chest pain that sometimes goes down his left arm and even in his neck it statred about a year ago he would get the odd one now he gets them twice as bad and way more he also now gets out of breath when having these onsets we can't even go for long walks without him having pain and breathlessness he is only 33 I anm really concerned i finally got him to goto the dr.s and they ran a bunch of tests they called and said they want to discuss the results we go on Jan 15th I am so worried would they only want to see him if they found something or would they ask to see him even if they didn't find anything please answer me point blank honestly even if it's bad i'd rather be told point blank
Thanks so much for your help!!!

Answer 1

Well, the symptoms you've described would suggest angina pectoris, what is commonly referred to as a "heart attack". He may have a stable angina, in which he only has pain when he exerts himself. The most likely cause is an atherosclerotic plaque. The plaque is partially blocking a coronary artery (arteries that deliver blood to the heart). Depending on the percentage blockage, he may require immediate surgery.

Of course the symptoms you've described are vague. It could be as simple as heart burn. I'd lean more toward the idea he's had a heart attack because of the recurring pain, exhaustion on physical exertion.

In the meantime, I'd say he probably should CHEW an aspirin daily, it will prevent blood clotting and any further damage.

Answer 2

Since they are not demanding to see him immediately, it must be a problem that is not immediately life threatening. However, to avoid the risk of a heart attack, I would take him to an ER the next time he has one of these chest pain attacks. The shortness of breath and radiation of pain down the left arm indicates some sort of blockage. It could be his carotid artery has some blockage and he might need surgery to open this up. IT is done quite regularly and although it carries a certain amount of risk, is much safer than not seeking treatment. At only 33, he is quite young to be having this much chest pain. How does his blood pressure run? If it is high, he should be watching that also. I would recommend he pay close attention to his bodily signals. If he feels tired, rest. If he has pain, stop whatever he is doing and rest. Avoid fatty, spicy and salty foods. Report any pain such as you have described to his doctor. This could be quite serious, but not always. Good luck to both of you.

Answer 3

Hi, my father-in-law had similar pain and before the results could come in, he had his first heart attack. Then it was found that he had three 90% blocks and was operated twice with stents put in the blocked arteries. But then my father-in-law was 70years old and your husband is only 33. So it could just be stress or something else.

But it is amazing why the doctor should take such a long time. Whether it is life threatening or nothing at all, they cannot make you wait like this. They need to atleast tell you what it is and then discuss it in detail later if not serious. I would call the doctors office and request them to tell the results right away. Whether it is serious or not, you both need to have peace of mind.

And I would change my doctor to someone who is more sympathetic to patient needs.

Answer 4

He may be having heart problems. I'm sure with his symptoms that an EKG and other stress tests were run on him, especially considering his age. Maybe he has issues with acid reflux which can inflame the cartilage between the ribs and cause chest pain, arm pain, and shortness of breath. But, my advice is to stop stressing yourself out and wait to see what the doctor has to tell you. If it were deadly serious, they would have made you come in as soon as they had his results. Probably serious but hopefully not life threatening.

Answer 5

It sounds just like what my husband did. He had a blockage. Age doesn't matter with a heart attack, my husband was 40 when he had his and the Dr. said that he had been having related problems with the blockage for quite awhile. At least your husband told you about it and seen a doctor, my husband didn't ever say a word until he was having a heart attack. Please tell your husband to go ahead and do what the doctors tell him and take the meds they give him for his heart. My husband had a stint put in and has to take medications, but he hasn't slowed down a bit and he says he feels better and has more energy than he has had in years! Good luck!

Answer 6

OK you want point blank ? Be prepared for the worst . And expect the best . Three years ago my husband wasn't feeling good . He went to our doctor . The doctor took a EKG of his heart . He wasn't happy with what he saw . More test followed . Not good . So he went into the hospital for a heart cauterization . This is to see if the arteries are closed up . My husband arteries were 95 percent closed . He went to open heart surgery in one day of hes test . Five arteries were replaced . He made a full recovery . Was back to work in four months . I would say to you wait and see what the doctor has to say . If he wants to see your husband it might be to run more test . Hang in there girl . If it is something with his heart they caught it . This too will pass . Good Luck and God bless ..............

Answer 7

If this has been going on for a long period of time your husband could be in serious risk of Congenital Heart Disease or Congestive Heart failure. HE NEEDS TO GO TO THE DOCTOR!!!!! Any body , any age, having chest pain associated with left arm pain needs to see a doctor ASAP!!!!

Answer 8

Hmm...arm....neck....sounds like heart problems.
My grandpa starting having neck pain, arm pain, jaw pain and back pain a couple months before he was rushed to the hospital (it started as little pains but they became much worse) with severe chest pains. He had A LOT of blockage in his heart! He was probably an hour away from having a heart attck.
Tell him to see a cardiologist just to be safe!

Answer 9

If he's in pain take him to the ER!!! If he is having a heart attack, they can give him meds to stop it before his heart is damaged. Please don't wait for the results if he's in pain.

I know a guy who had a complete physical the week before a major heart attack. The tests only show what is happening at the time they are run. A heart attack can occur even if he just had a clean exam. And it could very well be not his heart at all but at least you know and you can quit worrying.

Good luck. I hope it all works out ok for you.

Answer 10

chest pain can usually be any number of things but when combined with him having pain in his arm at the same time that usually has something to do with the heart. Some of the most common signs of a stroke or heart attack is chest pains with pain in the arm at the same time.