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Inverclyde

I cant get a definitive answer, and the latest advice from the cardiologist is to continue taking the reflux meds. (not happy). I get a burning sensation either between my shoulder blades, or just below the right shoulder blade. This was becoming quite annoying, so contacted my GP, he reckoned this was angina, so wrote to the cardiologist, and he went back to the last time I saw him, (2 years ago) and stated again that I dont have angina and this is reflux, so why does my GTN spray alleviate the… read more

August 16, 2022
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A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

John hello!
Try asking your pharmacist if your spray covers more than 1 condition and get a second opinion with another cardiologist with a great reputation. 👍 Have a good day today!

August 22, 2022
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

GTN in the UK is Glyceryl Trinitrate sublingual spray is an angina treatment, it helps to open the arteries during an attack, don't know if you can get it in the US.

August 22, 2022
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Thank you Cynthia and Robin for your comments, I still have my gall bladder but this has never been associated. I know that gastric reflux can mimic heart pain, but this back pain is relieved with the gtn spray, so that's a puzzle. Oh well, life is good just now, so try not to get too pent up. Keep well - John

August 20, 2022
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Hi what is GNT spray I have severe back pain and I'm taking CBD which is legal in Illinois believe it or not my PCP said go for it when I asked him. I almost fell on the floor. Most doctors don't even know what it is. Or are against it. I take it under the tongue. Leave it or not it really works. It doesn't take all the pain away but it takes the excruciating pain away. I still can't walk but I'm used to that that's what motorized wheelchairs for. Love Cynthia again thank you for your email I appreciate it

August 21, 2022
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Have you had your gallbladder removed or checked? I've been told that under the shoulder pain can be a symptom. You also said you have GERD.My husband was taken to the hospital because we felt like it was his heart. This is when we found out about the connection. Hopefully you'll find your answer. Maybe a gastroenterologist?

August 20, 2022

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