This is my first post and I'm so glad to have the opportunity to ask questions and read about the experiences of others.
I was diagnosed with HCM two years ago, but have been having my most severe symptom for almost ten years - approximately the same time I was diagnosed with high blood pressure. The symptom is a severe burning pain in my left upper back which sometimes goes across to whole back. This pain comes after eating and particularly when I walk soon after eating. It's severe enough to make me have to stop and rest. After a minute or so, I can continue for a while. This pain also occurs when lying down flat at night but can be relieved by sitting upright to some extent. However, it comes back if I lie down again.
I have been to the HCM clinic at Toronto General and they are suggesting an alcohol ablation. I do get out of breath going up stairs, etc. but I am also extremely overweight.
I take Monocor and Rhythmodan, but have been told they have not improved my condition.
I would really like to know if this symptom is familiar to anyone else before I agree to the procedure.
Thanks!
Laura
I was diagnosed with HCM two years ago, but have been having my most severe symptom for almost ten years - approximately the same time I was diagnosed with high blood pressure. The symptom is a severe burning pain in my left upper back which sometimes goes across to whole back. This pain comes after eating and particularly when I walk soon after eating. It's severe enough to make me have to stop and rest. After a minute or so, I can continue for a while. This pain also occurs when lying down flat at night but can be relieved by sitting upright to some extent. However, it comes back if I lie down again.
I have been to the HCM clinic at Toronto General and they are suggesting an alcohol ablation. I do get out of breath going up stairs, etc. but I am also extremely overweight.
I take Monocor and Rhythmodan, but have been told they have not improved my condition.
I would really like to know if this symptom is familiar to anyone else before I agree to the procedure.
Thanks!
Laura
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