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Seattle, WA

Does anyone ever feel odd left arm pain that radiates from the top and down to the fingers? I’m afraid this might be early heart attack symptoms but I’ve also read many fibro patients experience regular arm pain, and heart racing, so....idk ???

September 14, 2018
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Members strongly related to the original question about left arm pain and heart racing, with many sharing that they experience the same... Read more

Members strongly related to the original question about left arm pain and heart racing, with many sharing that they experience the same frightening symptoms regularly and have had cardiac tests come back negative, confirming these are common fibromyalgia experiences rather than heart attacks. Several members offered practical relief strategies including compression sleeves, ice packs, physical therapy, acupuncture, and monitoring whether the pain changes with position or activity. A recurring theme was the importance of getting heart issues ruled out by a doctor first for peace of mind, while also acknowledging the frustration of feeling dismissed by medical providers when symptoms are actually related to fibromyalgia or conditions like spinal stenosis.

A MyFibroTeam Member

If you get that pain you should get checked out for heart problem to use it out first. Then when that pain comes yes it could be Fibro. But make sure about your heart also.

September 15, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

I've experienced this myself and have been diagnosed with spinal stenosis which can cause this symptom due to calcification around the spinal cord which presses against it (layman's terms). Hope this information is helpful! God bless!

September 16, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

I get it all the time too. A scrunching in the chest. I am alsways scared it is a heart attack yet my tests come in negative all the time. I think it is very common for us fibromyalgia people to get it. Hope you feel better

September 15, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

I do get a lot of arm pain, particularly in my triceps or the 'batwing' area. Compression sleeves and ice packs help me.

September 14, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes, I've felt that, and like you, wondered if I was having a heart attack. If it worsens, comes and goes depending on what you're doing, it's very likely not that, but just another fun symptom of fibro. Keep monitoring it, take an aspirin if you're concerned, and if it worsens entirely, if you have jaw pain on that side, then by all means put your safety first and go to a clinic if you don't feel your primary care physician would be helpful. They'll dertermine immediately if you're having a serious problem. Good luck, Hon.

September 14, 2018

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