Whenever I lay on my back, I get sharp stabbing pain when my heart beats. What could it be?

Question

Ive recently started having chest pain whenever I would breathe or eat or drink or just swallowing saliva.

Answer 1

Since I have (different) symptoms in the same general area, here's what you might look into:

1. Hiatal Hernia (worse when you're sitting or lying down, food related..)
2. Prinzmetal's Angina (rare but you did say your heart, and when you're resting...)
3. GERDS
4. Ulcer

Also see my question "Solar plexis pain diagnosis" so you know where I'm coming from.

As always the usual disclaimers: I'm not a doctor, you should see a doctor, blah blah, etc etc, good luck..

Answer 2

Muscles can have knots (trigger points) that make them tight which in turn put pressure on nerves and other things causing pain.
Molasses - a couple of swigs or Bananas 1 or 2 - both contain magnesium and potassium for muscles.
Try working with the principles taught in The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook by Davies.
I use a chiropractor and massage therapist with it

Answer 3

It could be any number of things depending on your age from growing too fast to heart or lung problems. The best thing for you to do is go get a checkup and tell your symptoms to the doctor. Your life is nothing to take chances with.