chest tightness, back pain, shortness of breath, left arm pain. ecg, chest x-ray, blood test, echocardiogram are normal. just mild mitral valves prolapse. ?

Question

Is there a difference between generalised anxiety disorder and mitral valve prolapse. I have had clear ecg/chest x rays but still getting symptoms!?

Answer 1

Not necessarily: Have you had a echo stress test or adenosine stress test? CT of heart? CT scan of chest/lungs??? Are you currently in the hands of a cardiologist? Although your symptoms "may" be related to MVP, heart and lung disease must be fully investigated.

Answer 2

Potassium yes: It is very common to experience muscular problems with low potassium but not all causes of cramps, muscle pain or strain are due to low potassium. Low sodium is less likely to be associated to muscle pain and strain.

Answer 3

No: No, it is non-specific. Chest pain from gi, gastrointestinal, conditions is also relieved with nitroglycerine at times. For example, esophageal spasm. If you are experiencing this pain, you must seek medical attention to evaluate your situation.

Answer 4

Not necessarily: Esophageal spasm can respond to nitroglycerine.

Answer 5

Needs workup: Boy, it sounds like you've have a lot of issues that have come up. I would see your physician this week. Many things will need to be looked into including infection, inflammatory conditions (i.e. Autoimmune diseases), and malignancies. Please get help and good luck.

Answer 6

Go to ER: If you are having all of these symptoms at once i would visit your physician or the er as soon as possible.

Answer 7

See your doctor: asap as you need a full workup to sort out what is going on. Cannot be done over the internet.

Answer 8

See your gyn: See your gyn. That's what i would do. Gyn is in a better position to evaluate, and manage this particular issue.

Answer 9

Unsure: It may be related to the biopsy, or from whatever is causing your heavy bleeding. If you are having fever, you should call your doctor soon. If no fever, some Ibuprofen or tylenol (acetaminophen) if you are not allergic should help.

Answer 10

Bronchospasm ....: You may have some bronchospasm contributing to your symptoms. Perhaps a trial of a bronchodilator inhaler with a steroid inhaler would be worthwhile to see if the cough/congestion resolves further. You may have partial treatment with your current regimen. See your doctor to try this approach. If you smoke, you need to quit to decrease airway inflammation.

Answer 11

Right direction: Common causes of cough, other than infection are reflux and post-nasal drip. It sounds like the evaluation has looked for the more serious causes, but if the problem persists, continue to work with your doctor. Sometimes a pulmonary doctor can help with more resistant coughing.

Answer 12

Chest congestion: With what you describe it sounds like you may have allergic respiratory disease. This is a asthma like problem and if your zyrtec (cetirizine) is not doing the job see your doctor.

chest tightness, back pain, shortness of breath, left arm pain. ecg, chest x-ray, blood test, echocardiogram are normal. just mild mitral valves prolapse. ?

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