Chest shocks

about 2 or more years ago, I started getting these super brief chest shocks. I would be crossing the street, brisk walking, and all of a sudden feel a quick little shock in my chest, no mistaking it; resonates through my whole body but it’s so brief, only lasts for a fraction of a second.

They’re not frequent, they usually occur every couple months, every couple weeks, at the randomest times, at different degrees, I can really never predict when or from what but for the most part it’s been during the morning when I’m out and about.
Usually it’ll just happen one time, on a day, a few times it’s happened twice on the same day, but I won’t feel it again for a good while.

When I first started getting them I immediately went to see my general practitioner, and also visited a cardiologist. They did everything took my pulse, blood pressure, EKG’s, ultra sound and with everything they said I looked in great shape and that there were no signs of anything.

I’m 29 (almost 30), male, and at the end of college (4 years ago) after the longest bout of all-nighters, and over caffeinating, I started having panic attacks and saw doctors and specialists…

Thankfully I have not had as many if any panic attacks since then. I am not sure what have been causing these brief “shock” feelings every now and then. I feel strong, healthy, I try to exercise regularly and moderately, keep a good diet, and as well, fairly active at work.

At first I thought it was mainly caffeine and have cut back as much as possible…I feel like it’s just that I’m aging and is a combination of lack of sleep, stress, etc.

A couple times I had these “shocks” I had taken Nature Made Sleep (natural sleep aid) the night before but am sure if that had anything to do with it, or if just lack of rest combined with activity was the culprit.
One doctor suggested that these are probably just benign and a side affect of aging and perhaps that’s all I need to get used to, that my body, all the organs are aging including the heart, but I thought posting this might be a good idea if anyone else has some insight.

It’s bewildering to not know what’s going on, if they are just random skipped beats from lack of rest or inadequate warm-up, if it’s natural, or etc. and in the back of my mind I really pray nothing’s wrong with me and would hope I not have to get a pacemaker for years to come God-willing (if that’s the only true way to tell.)

Hi Bicycling Architect,

Welcome to the forum. A few observations.

1. I trust you don't have a pacemaker, although reading your post I would say no.
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2. When adrenaline is released, it would not be uncommon to feel it in your chest. The heart indeed at least feels like it's the center of emotions.
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3. I found this researching your question, it may be of some help.

health.clevelandclinic.org/2012/08/three-types-of-chest-pain-that-wont-kill-you/

Excerpt:

"But if you’re a normal person, you often feel fleeting aches and pains in the chest area.  According to Cleveland Clinic cardiologist Curtis Rimmerman, MD, writing in his book “The Cleveland Clinic Guide to Heart Attacks,” the following symptoms are unlikely to signal a heart attack:

Momentary chest discomfort, often characterized as a lightning bolt or electrical shock...."

Seems to be the same info provided by Kitt, but you now have the link as well.

Please visit the link for more specific information. Nevertheless, you have done the proper thing consulting your doctor, please continue to do if so instructed or if you continue to have concerns. I've been suffering from a benign arrhythmia for 40 years, and have participated on heart rhythm forums for years, I have never heard of a rhythm issue causing that sensation.

Be well.

Hi Kitt,

Alas, I was 3/4 the way through my post before I realized you had posted the same, but made the decision to continue and include the link. I added my experience with rhythm disturbances.

Wish you well.

I clicked on his username, this was his only post, sorry.

Hey! Me too! It’s been a rough year since the event took place for me. Now I’m contstantly on alert every day. Severe anxiety and worry
Afib attacks etc

So a year ago i was sitting down and boom an electric zap center of sternum just out of no where, i was feeling fine, then bam this electric shock feeling...like a cattle prod, right where my heart is and then suddenly a racing heart, shaking hands...

Since then heart palpitations
A few afib events
Body aches after alcohol

Please contact me if you’ve felt an electric zap in the center of your chest. Like real electricity.

Now i get blurred vision worse, but right after the event i started getting blurred vision, heart flutters,

Yes...listen to sharon. Too many things can be happening...and in combo it can be. HT