Anthony,
My 3x was on 2/21, 8 weeks ago. I have moderate to very uncomfortable chest ache. Again I classify as uncomfortable ache, not severe pain like after surgery.
Other day cardiologist said could last 6 months. I assume tapering off, not like a light switch.
Like you Tylenol wasn't helping much, they did suggested trying some Ibuprofen and if not helpful would arrange Tramadol.
I still have some Tylonol-4 which I broke into quarters. And took the ibuprofen with one of the quarters and it has helped quite a bit.
fitbit says I got the best sleep in weeks last night.
it doesn't feel like soreness/pain will be gone soon, but seems it can be managed better.
check with doctor about ibuprofen or stronger until it does subside.
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Thomas Devlin
Retired Business Technologist
Boynton Beach FL
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Original Message:
Sent: 04-18-2020 12:19
From: Anthony Smith
Subject: chest wall pain
https://www.annalsthoracicsurgery.org/article/S0003-4975(00)01186-3/pdf
Above is a PDF that describes a study they did surrounding chest wall pain. Based on this, I think my pain is typical.
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Anthony Smith
Lake Elsinore CA
Original Message:
Sent: 04-17-2020 17:43
From: Anthony Smith
Subject: chest wall pain
CABG on 1/17/20, 3 months now. I've still got a lot of chest wall pain. Sternum fused properly. Taking maximum amount of acetaminophen for pain.
Simple question:
How long did you experience significant chest wall pain?
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Anthony Smith
Lake Elsinore CA
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