 [ Symptoms ] can heart attack symptons mimick carpal tunnel symptons or vice versa  mother was diagnosed with carpal tunnel and had surgery on her non dominate hand two weeks later she was dead from a massive heart attack could the pain in her hand and shoulder been misdiagnosed as carpal tunnel when in reality it was a heart issue [ Disease ] you are really entitled to confidentiality when it comes to sexual matters so i know how awkward it is having your mother in the room when this question was asked you can always call the doctor back in private to reveal confidential information this is an important question to assess your pregnancy or std risks but the answer really will not influence the type of birth control pills that are prescribed they will work if you take them properly and you can have extra protection for pregnancy and std prevention if you insist that your partner use a condom always