Anybody know anything about blood pressure and/or angina pain.?

Question

I have been having some really bad chest pains that radiate into my neck, jaw and arms (usually the right arm). I looked it up in the medical encyclopedia (I have no insurance) and it said that one possible cause could be angina. I have since noticed that my blood pressure goes up in direct relation to the pain. The more it hurts, the higher the blood pressure goes. When I'm not having the pain, my blood pressure is normal. Does anyone know what may be causing this and/or if its life threatening? With no insurance, my options are severely limited. Any Ideas???? Thanks.

add 'l info: I'm 65 lbs overweight, I'm a pack a day smoker, my father had heart disease and diabetes. He died at age 64. My mother died of pancreatic cancer at age 73. Both had problems with their blood pressure. I've had 4 surgeries in the past 4 years. One to remove a ruptured disc in my neck, one to remove my gall bladder (gallstones), one to remove my spleen (it was eating my platelets) ( I spent 2 years on massive doses of steroids before this one in an attempt to avoid surgery) and one to repair a hole in my urethra. As for anxiety, I also lost my job in June through a sale of the company. My ins. ran out, my unemployment ran out and 52 is a really lousy age to be looking for a job. I've sold all my jewelry, the old jars that were handed down from my great great grandparents, and anything else I thought I could get a dollar out of. My husband's social security covers the bills, but not gas or groceries or medicines. Fact is though. I feel good except for these chest pains.

Answer 1

Blood pressure being high does not cause pain. It causes damage but no pain. Blood pressure does go up if you are stressed (worrying about your heart for example). Angina is a pain in your heart typically caused by it not getting the oxygenated blood flow that it needs. Pains there can also be indigestion or pulled muscles in your chest.

Since it could be serious signs of a heart problem (that you can't distinguish from a minor ache by looking in a medical encyclopedia) you need to deal with it. Most people without insurance walk into an emergency room and say they think they are having a heart attack. You may as well do the same thing because you are as likely as anyone there to have that problem.

Don't ignore it - go in as soon as you have that pain again - even if you have to call 911 to get a free ambulance ride to there.

Answer 2

I'm sure you already know that you could have a serious problem. I could go on and on about the injustice of a medical system that doesn't treat the poor or uninsured but that won't help you.
If you have any resources such as a county or VA hospital that will help you I urge you to pursue it.
If you're lucky, it may not be serious. I had angina symptoms for years and they finally went away when I got control of my blood pressure. That's something you have to do immediately.
Slow breathing is tailor made for you. It's clinically proven and it will help you quickly because losing weight and getting fit (which you need to do also) will take some time.
Forget Resperate, it's too expensive. There's an alternative that's inexpensive or even free if you learn on your own. It's called Breatheasy and it uses slow breathing with music. I've seen blood pressure come down by 50 over 20 in just a few weeks. It will also help you heart in other ways. My angina disappeared after I started slow breathing.
You can get free instructions and an online demo at the webpage listed in the sources below. Please try it.

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Answer 5

I had similar symptoms for several years. I went to the doctor, got an ecg and they could find no problem. My blood pressure was a little high but not too bad.
The important thing to ask yourself is "are you healthy otherwise?". If you're very overweight and out of shape, or if you've had heart problems in the past this could be very dangerous. If you're young, healthy and in good shape it could just be anxiety.
I can recommend a website where you can learn a breathing technique called Breatheasy. You can get free instructions and an audio demo. There's no cost or signup or anything. This type of slow breathing for 15 minutes a day will not only lower your blood pressure but reduce stress and anxiety too. My angina problems disappeared when I started doing this. Check the web address below. Give it a try!

Answer 6

Symptoms of Blood pressure in my case were 1.Getting worked up in the mind and shouting vociferously2.Mind allways under stress 3.Getting breathlessness 4.Heaviness in the chest 5.Swelling of one foot.......I went to a Physcian and he diagnoised it as Blood pressure for which I take one tab daily in the morning(for life....now).
Angina....is a cardiac (Heart) problem consult a cardiologist and get an ECG done under normal condition and also ECG under STRESS. Angina ..is of 2 types 1.Predectible 2.Non Predictible.....Non Predictible is dangerous BUT doctors say Angina does NOT cause death.Some angina patients who have pain in the arm take a medecine in India called ANGICID which they put under the toungue when there is pain and also Sorbitrate pill orally.Also besides this, consult a psyshiatrist for destressing ur mind.Your smoking,and financial constraints are possibly causing stress where a psychiatrist can REMOVE anxiety or controll it by medecines even though you may have it......Take Care !!!!

Answer 7

It sounds like you are experiencing a trying time in your life and I'm truly sorry. It sounds like your worries maybe getting the best of you. Not to dismiss this as being nothing serious, stress can cause physical pain. It could also be the cigarettes you're smoking everyday. If you can't stop just try cutting back. I know it's not an easy thing to do. If this pain persists, you really should see a doctor. Your health is more important than bills. If you're not around who will be there for you husband? Take care of yourself first and everything else comes second. You could contact your local hospital and they can put you in contact with a social worker for state assistance (Medicaid). With your situation I'm sure there is something they can do. Hope I've helped.

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3 years ago, I was diagnosed - hypertension with a reading of 160/100. I used to feel dizzy a lot, my legs had awful cramps, and levels were very low in my potassium, causing my fingers and toes to always cramp together. One day I started to feel really faint while I was driving with my daughter in the back seat and I passed out, hitting 3 cars and ending up in a ditch. That moment,I knew I had to do something because my meds weren't working. I heard about this diet from a friend and thought I'd give it a shot. The results have been remarkable. In just 21 days, I honestly can't remember feeling this good, my blood pressure went from 175/110 to 125/70.

Answer 9

What you described is unlikely to be life threatening--but there is a chance. If you are in the United States, go to the Emergency Room. In the waiting room you will see a card that says, "This facility is required by law to provide reasonable services....(snip)...free or at reduced cost if you are unable to pay".
Many US communities have free clinics staffed by physicians and nurses who are providing volunteer services. Your local department of health can help you locate these services. Some MDs even pick a day each year to see people for free.

Never try to diagnose yourself out of a book. You will quickly realize that you have every condition in the book, although the only one that a doctor would diagnose you with after that would be hypochondria.

Answer 10

Having the pain can make your blood pressure go up. It could be something very serious. In the US An Emergency Room cannot refuse treatment to someone who is having medical problems (IE-Chest Pain) because they don't have insurance and most hospitals have financial aid/discount problems to people without insurance. Please do not ignore this because you don't have insurance! Go to the hospital because you could have a very serious problem!!