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Could the pain in my heart radiating to my left shoulder and arm, going through three nitroglycerin tablets, be a symptom of lupus?

A MyLupusTeam Member asked a question 💭
Adak, AK
August 27, 2025
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A MyLupusTeam Member

I agree with the others--please go to the emergency room, Ekaterina. Lupus can cause heart disease and heart attacks.

August 28, 2025
A MyLupusTeam Member

I cannot speak to the lupus aspect but I know after my mom had her heart attack she would get these same sensations and she too would take nitro tabs. Her dr told her if she got to 3 tabs to go to the ER. Please get it checked out. Prayers.🙏💜

August 27, 2025
MyLupusTeam

This is a serious medical situation that requires immediate emergency care. Heart and chest pain that radiates to the left shoulder and arm, especially when not responding to nitroglycerin, could indicate a medical emergency. Please seek emergency medical attention right away.

Common warning signs that require immediate Show Full Answer

This is a serious medical situation that requires immediate emergency care. Heart and chest pain that radiates to the left shoulder and arm, especially when not responding to nitroglycerin, could indicate a medical emergency. Please seek emergency medical attention right away.

Common warning signs that require immediate medical attention include:
• Chest pain radiating to neck, jaw, and left shoulder
• Shortness of breath
• Sweating
• Extreme fatigue
• Feeling of "impending doom" People with lupus have an increased risk of cardiovascular issues, with about half of lupus patients developing cardiovascular disease. The inflammation from lupus can affect your heart and blood vessels, potentially causing serious complications.

Regular monitoring of heart health is essential when you have lupus. Make sure to maintain regular checkups with your healthcare provider and discuss any new cardiac symptoms immediately. Your doctor may refer you to a cardiologist for specialized care.

August 27, 2025
A MyLupusTeam Member

Definitely could be something more serious that needs to be addressed ASAP! Don't wait and get checked out immediately. Please keep us updated, sending prayers 🙏

August 27, 2025
A MyLupusTeam Member

anything is as likly as anything else

August 28, 2025

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