Hi; I am a 51 yo female; 5 3 130 lbs. I started having sharp, pulsating left sided chest pain this morning while folding laundry. Lots of pressure, like I had something heavy sitting on my chest. The pain went through to my spine. I laid down to rest and fell asleep; when I woke, the pain was mostly gone. The pain has returned now, but a dull aching heaviness I can feel pulsating when I fully exhale that feels like it s right up against the ventral side of my spine.
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. By your symptoms and description, possibility of cardiac cause is more in your case. So better to consult cardiologist and get done 1. Clinical examination 2. ECG 3. 2d echo 4. Stress test. You are mostly having cardiac disease as at your age of 51 years (menopausal), cardio protective effect of estrogen is decreased and women are at increased risk of heart diseases. So first rule out cardiac cause and get done above tests.