Chest pressure and back pain

dennylilly · ‎04-07-2010

It’s me again. Pretty much over my headaches since there is nothing wrong according to all my tests. Still feeling the chest pressure and I am assuming it’s not heart related because I’m sure I would have died by now if all this time it’s a heart attack or near one.

Now I’m thinking it’s some strange new variation of a hot flash which I have had for 12 years. Have any of you had hot flashes that feel like chest pressure and slight back pain?

I will be seeing my gynecologist soon and will ask her all these questions also. I may even see a specialist in menopause since I just found out there is such a thing.

Thanks again for all your support, suggestions and prayers.

cactusgal · ‎12-28-2011

I would feel very anxious before I had a hot flash. The symptoms you are describing chest pressure and slight back pain. Sounds like what happens to me when my Acid reflux is acting up.

sann · ‎05-30-2012

Speaking from experience I had pressure in my chest that would not go away. My PCP sent me to a Cardiologist who found I had an artery that was blocked 80%. I also was having pain between the shoulder blades.

dennylilly · ‎04-07-2010

Mine comes and goes. I was thinking like a hot flash or acid reflux. Thanks for this info. I have had an EKG and some bloodwork to check my heart. A stress test is next week. This bout of pain has lasted a while so that is my concern. It is not bad pain and does not increase with exertion.

Suziepeach · ‎03-10-2010

@dennylilly I mean no disrespect and hope you get to feeling better but please contact your Doctor about any chest pressure/back pain.. I know we have plenty of very knowledgeable posters that have great information or advice but please contact your PCP.. and yes I was in the medical profession for many years..

Good Luck..

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Fressa · ‎03-20-2012

I will have similar symptoms like you mentioned when I'm stressed, worried or my anxiety kicks into high gear.

SeaMaiden · ‎03-10-2010

@dennylilly I assume you have been checked out head to foot by a cardiologist?

Trinity11 · ‎11-16-2014

For about a year before my first heart attack, I had chest pressure and back pain. I figured it was stress and ignored the signs.

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No advice given on the internet can take the place of a board certified physician. Just anecdotal information but it is nice to be able to share our experiences with similar issues.

In your place, knowing what I know now, I would see a cardiologist ASAP. Good luck.

cherry · ‎03-09-2010

@isten to @Trinity11 she knows what she is talking about

Mj12 · ‎03-09-2010

@dennylilly wrote:
It’s me again. Pretty much over my headaches since there is nothing wrong according to all my tests. Still feeling the chest pressure and I am assuming it’s not heart related because I’m sure I would have died by now if all this time it’s a heart attack or near one.

Now I’m thinking it’s some strange new variation of a hot flash which I have had for 12 years. Have any of you had hot flashes that feel like chest pressure and slight back pain?

I will be seeing my gynecologist soon and will ask her all these questions also. I may even see a specialist in menopause since I just found out there is such a thing.

Thanks again for all your support, suggestions and prayers.

I have no history of heart problems so I can't speak from experience - but this scares me. I am not for just running to the doctor for every new ache and pain we have, but for what you describe - I would.