2 1/2 Months Later
Dear Joe, I had a double bypass on July 13th. It looks as if we are both on the same schedule. I am sorry about your pain. I have had a lot of pain also, but it is mainly in my right side. It is in my ribs and under my right breast. Some days are better than other, but today is bad. I went to my cardiologist last week and he said what my problem is is costochrondritis. It is inflamation of the cartillage in my rib cage, and he said that it can be very painful. Lots of people end up in the emergency room because of costochondritis. It so often minics the pain of a heart attack. Ask your doctor if that could be your problem. Anti inflamatories and pain killers help, but it is difficult to get rid of. Nancy in Los Angeles