Posted 12/27/2017 3:05 PM (GMT 0)
Hello,
I had two stents put in my LAD 3 weeks ago. Started having chest spasms the next day. Also, the main symptom before I went in was a feeling of doom, which apparently is a valid female complaint. Next day after stents I started having what I think were cardiac spasms. The dr went in again the next day to make sure stents were ok, and he said they were. (so much fun I had it twice!). Since then I have had a few good days but most days I have the chest spasms and a tiny bit of jaw discomfort and the anxiety started back about a week ago and I can barely sleep or eat. Went to surgeon after one week, he has me on 80 mg of statins and blood thinners and aspirin. I also put myself on Dr Esseltyn's diet for heart disease. Previously I was healthy, with good cholesterol levels. Do not drink and have not had anxiety issues before. My primary care dr has given me Xanax which is the only thing that helps - I do meditation and other relaxation techniques but this is more like a chemical/physical feeling. I do see my cardio PA next week and hopefully I can make it, because some days I feel like going to the ER. Anyone having this issue? I had hoped after the stents I would feel so much better! Thanks