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Old 10-02-2010, 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by keep smilin View Post
I hate to imply that I may have more RSD involvement..but anyone can shed some light on RSD in the chest wall?? Are symptoms such as chest pain when breathing and happen at any time with zero exertion?? AND sharp pain?? See I have an already exisiting heart aliment but my cardiac Dr. seems to think it may be RSD in the chest wall...bracial plexis, Dr. S did identify that with me last March..So off for a chemical stresstest next Friday..that baby takes 5 hrs...

Much love to you all..

Kathy
Hi keep smiling,
I had a change on my ekg tracings (T wave depressions), prior to CRPS but nothing to write home about. Since my second surgery to my hand in Feb., 2010, and before I knew I had CRPS, I've had chest pain, shortness of breath and was given an ekg heart monitor to wear for a month because I would get dizzness, chest pressure and short of breath, also with zero exertion. I've also had two chemical stress test done with unremarkable results. So far no one has said anything about CRPS being the cause. Rather was told that my problem was from all the medications I've been taking was causing the chest pain, and was given protonax. Like you I didn't want to go cryinig wolf, but I believe that the CRPS has everything to do with it. All my labs BMP, CBC, etc., came back great, but my blood pressure (hypertenion) is out of control!

I hope someone here comes along that is a lot more knowledgable about this than I am, so you can get your question answered. But I've had the same symptoms that you are having.

It will be a treadmill stress test and the medication injected will make you feel like there is pressure on your chest. But just try to do the best you can on the treadmill...hang in there and let them know if you are getting dizzy, light headed or can't go on. They will take your blood pressure, and your heart will be monitored by a doctor will while your on the treadmill. You might have a radiology test before the Thailum stress test and one after if my memory is up to speed. Good luck and please let us know how things turn out.
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