 [ Symptoms ] i have had chest pains for 4 months for last 2 weeks pain in top of left arm have family history of angina tried ranitidine and gaviscon [ Disease ] i am sorry you are experiencing this you need to get it checked out right away if the antacids are not reducing the pain then it may not be caused by heartburn angina is caused by a reduction in oxygen delivery to the heart muscle which causes pain do not try to self diagnose angina you need to seek professional care as soon as possible take care