Mended Hearts Open Forum

HI Raj, I had a CABG x 4 in July 2022 and I've had sternotomy pain ever since. My cardiologist refers to it as "post sternotomy pain syndrome" and other than ruling out heart problems, he doesn't have any suggestions. My pain is minimal buy I am on ...

yes Raj, I have constant pain that sounds similar to yours. I am 9+ months out of mitral valve repair. also, it seems my left arm weighs too much as the shoulder will ache a ton after 15-30 min. of it hanging at my side. i have to carry my arm with the ...

Raj, Several things could be attributed to the pain and discomfort you are experiencing. The sternum takes about one year to heal fully. Are you working out or doing any heavy lifting that might be causing the pain? Do you have a chronic cough or ...

Raj, Several things could be attributed to the pain and discomfort you are experiencing. The sternum takes about one year to heal fully. Are you working out or doing any heavy lifting that might be causing the pain? Do you have a chronic cough or ...

Raj, Since coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) is the most common type of open heart surgery, your long-duration post surgery pain is quite unusual. Since you've tried so many other solutions, you may want to consider these two options: A. Keep a diary ...