template chest pain

I have been having some troubling chest pain in my chest now and then for the past month.

I'm sorry to hear that, I'm here to help you

Empathize 10/12/22 2:25 PM MDT

Thanks. I appreciate that.

when did your chest pain start

Question 10/12/22 3:01 PM MDT

I first noticed it earlier this month. I thought it might just be heartburn and it passed after a couple of minutes.

where is the pain

Question 10/12/22 3:02 PM MDT

When the pain happens, I feel it mostly in the middle of my chest, over my heart.

does the pain radiate

Question 10/12/22 3:02 PM MDT

The pain doesn't radiate anywhere. It's mostly just right in the middle of my chest.

are you experiencing arm pain

Question 10/12/22 3:03 PM MDT

No, when I am having the chest pain, it's mostly just in middle of my chest.

are you experiencing back pain

Question 10/12/22 3:03 PM MDT

I haven't had back pain, no.

how long does your chest pain last

Question 10/12/22 3:04 PM MDT

When I feel it, it seems to get better over the course of a couple of minutes or so.

how many times in the last month have you had chest pain

Question 10/12/22 3:04 PM MDT

Well, it has happened three times the past month. It usually goes away after about a couple of minutes.

did the episodes seem associated

Question 10/12/22 3:05 PM MDT

I'm not sure the episodes are related . . . I don't know what could be causing it.

how would you rate pain on a scale of zero to ten

Question 10/12/22 3:05 PM MDT

I'd say maybe a . . . 5? It's just really uncomfortable . . . like there's nothing I can do about it. Right now it's like a zero though.

can you describe your pain

Question 10/12/22 3:06 PM MDT

Well, it mostly feels tight and uncomfortable right in the middle of my chest.

is the pain crushing

Question 10/12/22 3:06 PM MDT

No, it's more tight and uncomfortable.

is the pain gnawing

Question 10/12/22 3:06 PM MDT

No, it's not like that.

is the pain burning

Question 10/12/22 3:07 PM MDT

Not really.

what makes the pain worse

Question 10/12/22 3:08 PM MDT

Well, I think it's when I'm doing something physical most of the time. The first time it happened, my chest started hurting after I was doing some yard work. The second time happened when the elevator broke at work so I had to take the stairs. My office is on the 5th floor.

what activity triggered the pain

Question 10/12/22 3:08 PM MDT

If I'm up and moving around I definitely notice it more and it makes me feel like I should sit down and take a deep breath or something.

is the pain worse when you eat

Question 10/12/22 3:09 PM MDT

I don't think eating has anything to do with it. One episode did happen when my wife and I were out for dinner, but it seemed to happen before we even settled. The episodes don't seem all that related, to be honest.

is the pain worse after you eat spicy food

Question 10/12/22 3:09 PM MDT

I don't think spicy foods have anything to do with it.

is the pain worse after you eat high fat foods

Question 10/12/22 3:09 PM MDT

I don't think that has anything to do with it, but I guess I don't know.

what relieves your pain

Question 10/12/22 3:10 PM MDT

I'm not sure. I think lying still seems to help a little.

did you take anything for the chest pain

Question 10/12/22 3:10 PM MDT

No, not yet.

do you have new allergies

Question 10/12/22 3:10 PM MDT

No.

do you have a history of angina

Question 10/12/22 3:11 PM MDT

I've never been diagnosed with angina.

do you have high blood pressure

Question 10/12/22 3:11 PM MDT

Yes, I supposedly have moderately high blood pressure.

how often do you measure your blood pressure

Question 10/12/22 3:12 PM MDT

I usually only get it checked when I visit the doctor.

what is your typical blood pressure reading

Question 10/12/22 3:12 PM MDT

I guess it's usually somewhat elevated, but no one has ever told me it was bad enough to worry. I've taken lisinopril for about a year now.

how many mg of lisinopril you take

Question 10/12/22 3:13 PM MDT

Just whatever the bottle recommends for an adult.

can you think the lisinopril work for your blood pressure

Question 10/12/22 3:13 PM MDT

I guess so. I think my blood pressure stays a little elevated, but it seems under control.

Is good to hear that

Empathize 10/12/22 3:14 PM MDT

Thanks. I appreciate that.

Do you have high cholesterol

Question 10/12/22 3:15 PM MDT

I think it's up there. I take atorvastatin for it.

do you have coronary artery disease

Question 10/12/22 3:15 PM MDT

Not that I'm aware of.

It is important to eat low in salt, low in fat and avoid sodas

Educate 10/12/22 3:17 PM MDT

Good to know. Thank you.

Do you have diabetes

Question 10/12/22 3:17 PM MDT

No, I've avoided it but my mother and sister both have it.

have you had previous treatment for chest pain

Question 10/12/22 3:18 PM MDT

This is the first I'm seeing anyone about the pain, so not much has been done yet.

have you recently has an EKG

Question 10/12/22 3:18 PM MDT

I had one about three months ago. They usually put one on me at my annual physical.

have you recently had a stress test

Question 10/12/22 3:19 PM MDT

Yes, I had a stress test about a year or so ago.

what were the result of your last EKG

Question 10/12/22 3:20 PM MDT

I don't remember the actual results, but as far as I know, it was normal.

Sound good

Empathize 10/12/22 3:20 PM MDT

Thanks. I appreciate that.

what were the results of your last stress test

Question 10/12/22 3:21 PM MDT

I'm not sure, all the doctor ever tells me is, "everything looks good."

Good for you

Empathize 10/12/22 3:21 PM MDT

Thanks. I appreciate that.

do you take medication for high cholesterol

Question 10/12/22 3:28 PM MDT

I take atorvastatin.

do you take over the counter medication

Question 10/12/22 3:29 PM MDT

Oh, just ibuprofen or Tylenol occasionally for pain.

do you take any supplements

Question 10/12/22 3:29 PM MDT

I take fish oil, that's it.

how many mg the ibuprofen do you take

Question 10/12/22 3:30 PM MDT

Just whatever the bottle recommends for an adult.

do you take aspirin

Question 10/12/22 3:30 PM MDT

I usually just take Tylenol or ibuprofen.

what medication do you take for high blood pressure

Question 10/12/22 3:30 PM MDT

Well, my healthcare provider started me on lisinopril a year ago to get my blood pressure under control.

how long have you taken cholesterol medication

Question 10/12/22 3:31 PM MDT

I think about a year.

what time of day do you take your high blood pressure medication (Clarified to What dose of medication do you take for high high blood pressure?.)

Question 10/12/22 3:34 PM MDT

I think it's 20 mg, once a day. (Clarified to what the dosage of my high blood pressure medication is.)

how long have you taken cholesterol medication

Question 10/12/22 3:35 PM MDT

I think about a year.

do you have a primary care provider

Question 10/12/22 3:36 PM MDT

Dr. Melinda Smith.

when was your last visit to a healthcare provider

Question 10/12/22 3:37 PM MDT

I had a physical about 3 months ago.

how often do you see a healthcare provider

Question 10/12/22 4:11 PM MDT

I see the doctor every 6 months unless there's something wrong in between.

do you have difficulty accessing healthcare because of transportation

Question 10/12/22 4:12 PM MDT

Transportation's not a problem. My wife insists on driving me when I have an appointment.

do you have trouble affording healthcare

Question 10/12/22 4:13 PM MDT

Medical bills aren't a problem for us. We make enough to live on, and we have pretty good insurance.

what is your stress level

Question 10/12/22 4:14 PM MDT

Honestly, my life is pretty low stress. My job rarely stresses me out, my home life is great, and my kids generally behave. My only stress right now is my concern about this chest pain I keep getting every now and then.

what kind of exercise do you get

Question 10/12/22 4:15 PM MDT

Well I used to ride my bike a lot but it got stolen a couple years ago. I guess I haven't had much regular exercise since then. I want to get a new bike if the doctor says it is OK to exercise with this chest pain I've been having.

the exercise is good

Educate 10/12/22 4:16 PM MDT

Good to know. Thank you.

what is your typical breakfast

Question 10/12/22 4:16 PM MDT

I usually have something. Most days I drink an instant breakfast, or I'll have a granola bar. Sometimes Maria will make a big breakfast on weekends with eggs, pancakes, bacon, hash browns, that kind of stuff.

what is your typical lunch

Question 10/12/22 4:17 PM MDT

There's a sub shop near the office, so I usually get a turkey or Italian sub from there. Sometimes a salad if I'm feeling healthy . . . or guilty.

what is your typical dinner

Question 10/12/22 4:17 PM MDT

My wife and I like to grill. We usually have some grilled meats and veggies for dinner.

do you moderate your salt intake

Question 10/12/22 4:17 PM MDT

I'm not sure, I don't really pay attention to it.

do you dink water frequently (No matching questions found.)

Question 10/12/22 4:18 PM MDT

do you dink water every day (No matching questions found.)

Question 10/12/22 4:18 PM MDT

how often do you drink water

Question 10/12/22 4:18 PM MDT

I usually drink water all day at work. At least four glasses, probably more.

do you drink coffee

Question 10/12/22 4:19 PM MDT

Maybe 2 cups on weekdays. Sometimes a whole pot on Sunday mornings, but I've cut back a lot in the past few years.

how much soda do you drink per day

Question 10/12/22 4:19 PM MDT

Once in a blue moon maybe. I avoid it 99% of the time.

do you use illicit drugs

Question 10/12/22 4:20 PM MDT

Nope.

do you use tobacco

Question 10/12/22 4:20 PM MDT

No.

do you consume alcohol

Question 10/12/22 4:20 PM MDT

Sure, but never more than two or three beers on a weekend.

when was the last time

Question 10/12/22 4:21 PM MDT

This morning.

do you have a fever

Question 10/12/22 4:21 PM MDT

I haven't had a fever, no.

do you have chills

Question 10/12/22 4:21 PM MDT

I haven't had chills, no.

do you feel tired

Question 10/12/22 4:22 PM MDT

No, I don't feel any more tired than usual.

do you have night sweets (Clarified to Do you get night sweats?.)

Question 10/12/22 4:23 PM MDT

Nope, no night sweats. (Clarified to if I get night sweats.)

have you experienced recent weight loss

Question 10/12/22 4:25 PM MDT

Not exactly . . . I've gained about fifteen to twenty pounds in the last couple years.

do you have dizziness

Question 10/12/22 4:26 PM MDT

No, I haven't felt dizzy.

do you have palpitations

Question 10/12/22 4:26 PM MDT

I don't think so. I haven't noticed any.

do you have a history of angina

Question 10/12/22 4:26 PM MDT

I've never been diagnosed with angina.

do you have any swelling

Question 10/12/22 4:26 PM MDT

I haven't noticed any swelling.

do you have any problems with circulation

Question 10/12/22 4:27 PM MDT

Nope, I haven't noticed anything.

have you ever had a blood clot

Question 10/12/22 4:27 PM MDT

Not that I know of.

do you have a history of rheumatic fever

Question 10/12/22 4:28 PM MDT

No, I never had that.

do you have a cough

Question 10/12/22 4:29 PM MDT

I don't have a cough.

have you had difficulty breathing

Question 10/12/22 4:29 PM MDT

My breathing's fine.

do you have difficulty breathing when lying down

Question 10/12/22 4:29 PM MDT

No, I can breathe just fine.

have you experienced a change in taste

Question 10/12/22 4:30 PM MDT

I can still taste things fine.

do you have a sore throat

Question 10/12/22 4:30 PM MDT

I haven't had a sore throat in a long time.

do you have dysphagia

Question 10/12/22 4:30 PM MDT

I haven't had any trouble swallowing.

do you have nausea

Question 10/12/22 4:31 PM MDT

No, I haven't felt nauseous. I just had pain in my chest.

do you have heartburn

Question 10/12/22 4:31 PM MDT

No, I've never had problems with heartburn. I sure hope that's all this is, but it's pretty intense if it's heartburn.

has anyone in your family had a heart attack

Question 10/12/22 4:32 PM MDT

Well, my mom's dad died of a heart attack. He was pretty young too.