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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: General Discussion => Topic started by: happyonhemo on June 15, 2011, 02:40:17 PM

Title: catheter and chest pain
Post by: happyonhemo on June 15, 2011, 02:40:17 PM

Has anyone ever had chest pain that they think may be related to their catheter?

Title: Re: catheter and chest pain
Post by: sullidog on June 15, 2011, 06:43:59 PM

no but I've had arythmias related to my catheter, as soon as I got the cath out they went away.

Title: Re: catheter and chest pain
Post by: ESRD Survivor on June 15, 2011, 06:57:16 PM

I had more like aches from it, especially if I laid on my side too long.  I know when I am over stressed I tend to get chest pain, but you should never let chest pain go unchecked.  Even if it is nothing, it will relieve any anxiety you have due to it.

Title: Re: catheter and chest pain
Post by: happyonhemo on June 16, 2011, 05:33:03 AM

I've been to hospital twice because of the chest pain and was totally checked out and cleared by the cardiologists.They said my heart was fine-well as fine as could be for someone whos been on dialysis for 16 years total. But I still get a little pain and I'm pretty sure it started when I got the catheter.It's not severe but it tends to be worse when I'm dialyzing. The catheter is the only thing I can think of since the docs say it's ok so was hoping I could get some feedback on this thought.Thanx guys!