What Causes Chest Pain With Pain In Neck,jaw And Arms?

Posted on Sun, 22 Jun 2014

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Question : In the past 6 months I have had numerous EKG's, worn a halter monitor for 24 hours, had an echo and a stress echo. All have been normal with the exception of a few PVCs which the doctors say are benign. Also 2-1/2 years ago I had a Cscan of my heart and lungs, with calcium score 0. For the past few days I have been having chest pains off and on, along the pains the neck, jaw, and arms--sometimes both sides, sometimes on one side. Sometimes my back as well. Doctors tell me all is okay, yet I don't believe them. What do you think?

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Based on the data you provided, what you are experiencing isn't related with cardiac problems.

However, I need to check by my self the results of your tests in order to create my own opinion about your heart conditions. Can you upload them for me?

I'm waiting for the test results.

Best regards!
Dr. Benard

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Benard Shehu (5 minutes later)

Sorry I don't have access to them right now.

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Arthritis of spine...

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,

If everything is ok with your heart, then, the pain is related to muscular skeletal problems. Arthritis of the neck/chest area of the spine could be possible causes.

All the best!
Dr.Benard

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar