chest pain after stent

[lollynanda]

Had a stent placed in L main coronary artery (95% blockage) 2 months ago.  Prior to the stent I had been extremely athletic.  Even after coronary ischemic attacks which began just before the angioplasty, I passed stress test with flying colors. After the blockage was discovered thanks to a persistent PCP, and the stent inserted, I had chest pain afterwards.  Was re-catheterized, all the major arteries were given a clean bill of health, but was placed on a beta blocker.  Terrible reaction to the first one, put on a second one, and finally my cardiologist took me off that one as well.  Although I see some improvement, I still have chest "aches" on exertion.  All on the left side, below the heart,, in the side, sometimes in the back of the shoulder, and above the breast.  Can not walk at a normal pace.  Walk very slowly to control the pain.  Cardiologist suggested cardio rehab which will begin in a few weeks.  But have not heard of anyone else with such symptoms.  Don't know if I should risk walkin through the pain, or if it is a symptom that should be further pursued, and or tested.  All of my blood work, tests have come back normal so far.  Should I be concerned?  

[Theresa0422]

I had three stents places September 6th, 2014 and I still get chest pain.

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[tweak111]

It was really interesting reading about your experience and ultimate healing through the Pauling therapy, it was very encouraging.  I do hope you're still healthy.
I have recently, in April, had 1 eluting stent inserted (80% LAD) and have no problems. However, I'm very keen to try the Pauling therapy.
Could you please tell me how much each of Vit C and Lysine you took? Did you take Vit K as well?
Thanks for your help :)

[ed34]

You take Nitro after stenting? definitely something wrong, I would go back to the cardiologist.

[riley360]

Hi, i am 38. i had a stent installed 5 days ago. This is my second day out of the hospital and am having same pinching pain, and numbness in arm. also dizziness that comes and goes. It sounds like it may be common after this procedure. nitro helps. definitely scary

[sakerwatcher]

I am 64,male,living in East europe where I had 2 stents fitted in feb '13.I was given many meds to take,which I whittled down to anti-plaque and 75mg aspirin as the only ones without major side effects.I hated taking ANY at all.Found Linus Pauling and am on 2 year's worth of his therapy.I stopped aspirin after massive nose bleeds and then stopped Anti-plaque as well.No problems ,then suddenly I am crippled with inability to breath or sleep,each affecting the other.I haven't worked out why I was struck so  suddenly after doing well without these meds and happy on Pauling's therapy alone.
I notice that my feet and ankles are swollen,first time ever,and some new fat around my lower tummy,although i am eating like a bird,almost no carbs etc.
Today I received an order of magnesium Chloride in spray,liquid refills and gel.hoping for good things here.
Managed 6 hours sleep last night,first in weeks,melatonin 4mg and completely darkened room helped.I also used a Ventolin inhaler,which I had stopped 2 years ago.
that's it,high hopes for the Mg.