waves of pain in my chest.

[Tilly2]

During the last ten minutes, as i have been sitting here, I have had a horrible succession of pain coming from the middle of my chest, travelling upwards and causing my throat to constrict. I don't feel sick, nor am I sweating. The pain lasts for about two minutes and then subsides. It feelshot inside my chest.

[Prudie]

Have you not long eaten? It could be acid heartburn

[237SJ]

Have you ever had this before? Is the pain going down your arms (particularly the left arm)? Have you just eaten anything and does it feel like a "constricting" pain or a feeling of tightness around the chest? Do you suffer from any condition such as angina?

[Tilly2]

Haven't eaten since lunchtime. Beans on toast. That's all I've had today and cups of tea..

[237SJ]

What do you mean by your throat constricting? Do you mean a burning sensation?

[Jumbo747]

If you're worried (and by yourself) ring NHS Direct for advice.

[Tilly2]

No, no pain in my arms.

[237SJ]

How old are you and have you ever had this before?

[RATTER15]

heartburn? have a drink of milk and see if that eases the pain.

[Tilly2]

I'm 59 and no, this has not happened before. It seems to be easing off now except I now have a headache.

[boxtops]

It could be wind, it can be a terrible pain (and you have eaten beans)... however, if you are worried, please do ring NHS Direct. Ifyou fear you may be having a heart attack, it does manifest itself differently in women than in men, and you'd be foolish to ignore it. Don't stay posting on here - give them a ring, 0845 4647 - do it now.

[RATTER15]

^^ ditto

[Jumbo747]

Exactly boxtops - please ring Tilly............now. And let us know the outcome please.

[237SJ]

Well, I would try not to worry and you`re not sweating (are you pale/grey in colour)? but if this was me, I would investigate further. I would be inclined to go to A&E if I could. Certain types of pains in chests should be investigated and not ignored. I hope I`m not being too dramatic and Sqad doesn`t tell me off but that is what I would do. I`m sure you`ll be fine and don`t worry.

[boxtops]

I don't want to be alarmist but http://www.hearthealt...rt-disease-signs.html

[Sqad]

Tilly, that doesn't sound like the pain of a heart attack. It certainly sounds like acid regurgitation and if you have some gaviscon or other antacid, then take a "slug" Give it another 15mins and if it hasn't gone, then get someone to take you to A&E.

[Tilly2]

Thanks to all of you for your concerns and advice last night. I feel a bit better now although my chest and throat are still 'tight'. I will go to the doctors on Monday.

[boxtops]

do you have a walk-in centre near you, Tilly, where you could pop in, rather than waiting another two whole days to see the doc? Did you ring NHS Direct?

[Tilly2]

I don't know of any walk in centre nearby boxtops. I'll investigate.
I didn't ring NHS direct as the comments led me to believe it was indigestion.

This morning, I did read the link you sent me. I definitely need to get checked out, I think.

I will ring NHS direct this morning. I suppose that they will advise going down to A&E.

[boxtops]

Good luck - let us know!

[tonyav]

Tilly, may I recommend that you take two aspirin six bags of potato puffs and a wagon wheel .'-) hope you feel better soon.