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What Causes Pain Around Chest And Arms?
constant pain in blood vessels
22 years old male; 165Lbs 71"; heart rate 65; bp 110/75 *HR when waking up is 45-55
diagnosed with seizures at 18 years of age(car accident) prescribed Tegretol 800mg daily
I am having a pain in my arms and chest which comes and goes.usually right chest and right arm/hand. it is not in my muscles. i flexed and relaxed muscles to see if relieved/worsened. the pain is moderate varies between a constant pain and a shooting pain. i pain starts when relaxed i dont notice it when active(riding bike)
a possible side effect from medicine is drowsiness and short-term memory problems
DR stated to take take tylenol and i am in perfect health. the pain raises questions
22 years old male; 165Lbs 71"; heart rate 65; bp 110/75 *HR when waking up is 45-55
diagnosed with seizures at 18 years of age(car accident) prescribed Tegretol 800mg daily
I am having a pain in my arms and chest which comes and goes.usually right chest and right arm/hand. it is not in my muscles. i flexed and relaxed muscles to see if relieved/worsened. the pain is moderate varies between a constant pain and a shooting pain. i pain starts when relaxed i dont notice it when active(riding bike)
a possible side effect from medicine is drowsiness and short-term memory problems
DR stated to take take tylenol and i am in perfect health. the pain raises questions
Thu, 25 Aug 2016
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms don't seem to be related to any cardiac disorders.
A cervical disk displacement causing radicular pain in this region could be the cause.
Regarding drowsiness and short term memory problems they could be related to Tegretol adverse effects, but further tests are needed to exclude other possible causes.
Coming to this point, I would recommend consulting with your attending physician and performing some tests:
- a cervical spine X ray study
- a complete blood count for anemia or leucopenia
- blood electrolytes
- inflammation tests (sedimentation rate, PCR).
You should discuss with your doctor on the above tests.
Meanwhile, I would recommend continuing taking tylenol.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
Dr. Iliri
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms don't seem to be related to any cardiac disorders.
A cervical disk displacement causing radicular pain in this region could be the cause.
Regarding drowsiness and short term memory problems they could be related to Tegretol adverse effects, but further tests are needed to exclude other possible causes.
Coming to this point, I would recommend consulting with your attending physician and performing some tests:
- a cervical spine X ray study
- a complete blood count for anemia or leucopenia
- blood electrolytes
- inflammation tests (sedimentation rate, PCR).
You should discuss with your doctor on the above tests.
Meanwhile, I would recommend continuing taking tylenol.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
Dr. Iliri
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