Pericarditis??
I had my "CABG" 3/31/2003. I have complained of chest pain all along to my family doctor and my cardiologist. I was prescribed Indomethacin 75 mg on monday {3/15/04} I take 1 capsule a day for 7 days. I'll let you know how I make out.I range from 3 to 8 on the pain scale of 0 to 10. I've been tempted to go to the emergency room many times,but I don't want to get caught up in the system again. I firmly believe that once most doctors get their hands on you, your in for a hell of a ride.I was cleared of Dresslers, Fluid build-up,etc. I think my cardio guy put me on this last med just to shut me up.He was at the big cardio convention in New Orleans last week,but he don't seem any smarter to me. I really thought I'd feel better after a full year,maybe next year I'll make it to pain free territory.I think I am making some progress. If I could get past this chest pain and back pain I'd be ready for anything. I guess being 66 holds me back from healing as fast as some of you younger people. I told my doctor,I know I'll never feel like I'm 50 again,but I'd give anything to just be a pain free 66. Wow, I really sound like an old crab tonight,sorry bout that. Good health to all....Mac