New symptom - neck pain???

[Dee Atria Find all posts View Profile Close Dee]

Dylan's been complaining off and on lately of a new symptom. He'll grab his throat and say his neck hurts. At the beginning of the month when this started I attributed it to the cold he had and maybe it was a sore throat. Lately though I'm seeing it at times when he's tired - for example, he started running up the sidewalk to school and stopped after about 10 steps too tired to keep going, turned around grabbing his throat and saying his neck hurts. I'm at a loss as to whether this is heart related or not - ?

Has anyone experienced this or have any ideas what it could be?

Dee

[Lisa Salberg HCMA CEO and Founder Find all posts View Profile Close Lisa Salberg]

Re: New symptom - neck pain???

Is he obstructed?

Lisa

[Dee Atria Find all posts View Profile Close Dee]

Re: New symptom - neck pain???

Yep - his gradient is running in the 70's at rest.

[Cynaburst Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Cynaburst]

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I can't tell you for sure that this is the answer, but when I experience angina, particularly when I exert myself, I feel it in my neck and throat. It is like a tightness/feeling of discomfort more than a pain like a sore throat. Usually when I stop the activity, the discomfort subsides, although sometimes, esp. after a big meal and when I lie down, it is there no matter what I do.

[mtlieb Brave Heart Find all posts View Profile Close mtlieb]

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Dee,

Does the pain seem to be more on the outside of Dylan's neck rather than inside the throat itself? I've sure been getting a lot of that lately myself, almost like a stiff neck, but usually just on the left side. It seems to come and go along with the chest pain, and when it happens i can really feel my pulse throbbing in my neck as well. I would guess that it's HCM related, especially when you say that it coincides with exertion and other symptoms.

Jim

[Dee Atria Find all posts View Profile Close Dee]

Re: New symptom - neck pain???

It does seem like the outside of his neck. When I asked him if he has a sore throat he says no. Thanx for the input everyone. I'll give his PC a call now that it seems like there's a possibility it could be heart related.

Thank you again!!

[Lisa Salberg HCMA CEO and Founder Find all posts View Profile Close Lisa Salberg]

Re: New symptom - neck pain???

It is likely related to the obstruction. Please talk to the cardiologist.
Lisa

[Danielaeh Contributor Find all posts View Profile Close Danielaeh]

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How is dylan?
any ideas from the cardiologist?
Any problems with the tonsil?
try to see a specialist in this field
Best wishes,
Daniela

[Dee Atria Find all posts View Profile Close Dee]

Re: New symptom - neck pain???

Hi Daniele - thanx for asking about Dylan. We saw his PC on Monday and while he's not sure if it's angina or not, it's definitely a "symptom" because it happens when he's exerting himself. He believes it's time for a myectomy and we're meeting with the surgeon there this Monday. I've placed a call to Mayo on Tuesday regarding going up for a second opinion. Still waiting to hear back from them.

[Linda Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Linda]

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Dee, Best wishes, we'll be keeping you all in our prayers. I'm sure the second opinion will help you feel better about the whole thing. Please keep us posted. Linda

[Lisa Salberg HCMA CEO and Founder Find all posts View Profile Close Lisa Salberg]

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YOu are on the right path... if you need anything please call me.

Lisa

[Danielaeh Contributor Find all posts View Profile Close Danielaeh]

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We will be waiting for good news!

[Alison Whybro Atria Find all posts View Profile Close Alison Whybro]

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Hi Dee,
My 7 year old daughter Anna gets neck pain like you described with Dylan.
It has happened four times recently. Every time it has happened at bedtime (end of the day when she is tired?). The neck pain comes when she has a very fast /irregular heart beat episode and also comes with chest pain. She often holds her chest as well as her neck, which is when I know she has overdone something or is overtired. Anna tells me that 'her neck is hurting'. I assume Anna's pain is like a cramp type pain. It is distressing to see your child cope with this and the first time it happened I did panic a bit and was very thankful for the reassuring words from this message board. It is interesting to know that other people (including children) are experiencing similar symptoms. There is no doubt in my mind that the neck pain is heart related.
Your wee man is such a cute little boy. I wish you all the best and look forward to keeping in touch and hearing about his progress.
Kind regards,
Alison (NZ)

[mtlieb Brave Heart Find all posts View Profile Close mtlieb]

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I asked my specialist about the neck pain, and he told me that it is definitely a direct result of my obstruction and he's not the least bit surprised that i get it along with the chest pain. He said it's nothing to worry about, just another symptom to deal with

Of course now that Dylan has had his myectomy and has no gradient (woo hoo!) these are all things of the past for you Dee!

Jim

[shirleymahoney Brave Heart Find all posts View Profile Close shirleymahoney]

Re: New symptom - neck pain???

Well guys i guess my stiff heart is causing my neck pain because i've had a myectomy and my obstruction is gone

Shirley