Sharp, Stabbing Pains In Chest And Arm

[jennavive00]

I have been having sharp, stabbing pains in my right lower arm and the right side of my chest. The pain seems to correspond to my heart beat, and the two pains are synchronized. It usually last for about 10-15 seconds and happens at random times, like this morning while I was sleeping. Sometimes it's very minor and other times it is very painful. Does anyone know if this might be related to celiac disease? Maybe some kind of nerve damage or something? I've been gluten-free for about a year and 2 months, and I take a B-vitamin, Magnesium, Iron, Calcium, and Multi. Sometimes it scares me and I'd love to know how to fix it! Thanks

[Mtndog]

Yikes! When I saw chest and arm pain, I panicked. Glad it's the right and not the left. It could be a pinched nerve but you should go get checked out!

[ShayFL]

Yeah...I was gonna yell CALL 911 NOW!!!

I agree it could be a pinched nerve. They can cause weird sensations and pains. I would talk to a doctor and see what they think.

[Fiddle-Faddle]

Please call your doctor ASAP if you have chest pain, even if it is on the right side.

Heart attacks can involve pain on the right rather than left side, and arm pain as well.

Women tend to not call in with chest pain, and doctors used to not take womens' chest pains seriously, with the result that heart attacks in women have a much higher mortality rate than in men. Doctors are now taking women's chest pains more seriously, so please, don't be afraid to call in and get checked out.

Better safe than sorry.

[jerseyangel]

It could very well be nothing serious, but I think with any chest pain you should check with your doctor as soon as possible. Better to be safe than sorry

Having said that, my husband had pretty severe chest pain on the right side that went up into his shoulder, and it was found to be muscular pain--we did, however call the doctor right away.

[jennavive00]

I mentioned it to a doctor once and she laughed and told me I was fine! Although this was the same doctor that told me that I didn't have celiac disease...I will probably just keep on ignoring it, I tend to run to the doctor anytime anything is bothering me and it usually ends up being nothing. I think if I show up saying I'm having chest pains they'll shoo me out pretty fast considering I'm only 26! I'll try to mention it at my next check upwe'll see what happens. Thanks everyone

[Janessa]

I used to get that all the time before going gluten free, do you think you may have gotten accidental gluten? Another thing that causes pain in my arms is corn but it is more of a dull pain.

You may be reacting to another food if you are sure no gluten has snuck in