Chest pain is not to be ignored
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Feb 16 2009
Q: I’m wondering if my meds for high blood pressure should be changed. I have been on lisinopril-hctz 12.5 mg. My chest hurts alot and there’s some numbness in my arm but I check my BP and it’s usually not that bad. I am just curious what questions I can ask my doctor so I don’t sound like a whiner. I just want to feel better.
A: Chest pain, even with normal blood pressure, should not be ignored. You need to be evaluated immediately. Chest pain, especially when associated with arm symptoms, can be a sign of heart trouble. In this situation, don’t worry about what your doctor thinks about how you sound. It is better to be considered a whiner than suffer a massive heart attack.
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