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Tuesday, April 29, 2008 susan asks

Q: I had triple bypass several years ago and as a result I have a constant burning in my chest.

I have been to every type of doctor and tried several things, chiropractor, various medications, accupuncture, etc.  Recently I tried a drug called Lyrica and that has helped quite a bit.  Any suggestions.  Most doctors that I have gone to called it nerve damage and said it should go away eventually.  It has been five years.

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ABush, Editor
4/29/08 4:14pm

Hi Susan,

 

Thanks for your question. According to our "Check a Symptom" tool, the symptoms you describe can be a few things.

 

"A burning sensation in the middle of the chest could be caused by acid reflux. A burning sensation on just one side of the chest might indicate an irritated or inflamed nerve.

 

A nerve that is pinched as it exits from the spine or an inflamed nerve can cause a burning sensation on one side of the chest."

 

I'm glad that Lyrica seems to be working for you. As always, please consult with your doctor if your condition worsens. Keep in touch and let us know how you're doing!

 

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11/23/10 6:03am

this is down both sides of the chest ihave tried chille cream no good tens  

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ABush, Editor
4/29/08 4:21pm

Also, you may want to check out this article on angina. There's a paragraph on page 2 that speaks to some of your symptoms.

 

Can someone ever be sure that chest pain is not angina?


This is a difficult question, but chest pain that occurs once or twice and is brief, lasting only a few seconds, is unlikely to be related to the heart or any other significant problem. However, people with a wide variety of chest sensations – for example, burning, tingling, “electrical feeling,” sharp pain, dull pain, pain worse when moving the arms or neck or worse when swallowing or breathing – as well as those with the anginal equivalents described above, could be having angina, a heart attack, or another life-threatening problem. In short, the chest contains several vital organs and any recurring or prolonged abnormal feeling is a cause for concern. Seeing a doctor promptly is the best course of action. In many cases, this may mean calling an ambulance for transportation to the emergency department of the nearest hospital.

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By susan— Last Modified: 06/14/12, First Published: 04/29/08