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Posted 12/5/2014 2:28 PM (GMT 0)
Good morning everyone! So I'm wondering if there's another route I should take with my heart 'issues'. I've been to the ER about 5 times the last few months for what I thought was a heart attack..I've had EKG's done each time (all came out good except one where there was an 'unspecified' mark on it-to which the doctor said just plain happens sometimes) bloodwork, cholesterol levels checked, x-rays, stress test...but I'm still getting chest pain daily & it really scares me. I do have tense muscles/a jones in my back & shoulders so I'm sure that doesn't help things..but I'm just not convinced that's all it is. I also getting pounding heart sometimes from just even standing..and if I pick my daughter up and walk up the stairs it flys unto I sit down for a minute...it shouldn't be like that for a healty 30 year old. Is there any tests that I should request to see if something is going on that they've missed?
Posted 12/5/2014 3:21 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Gmoon,

Oh man. I wish there was something I could offer here, other than my support. I remember feeling this same way just a month or two ago. I was convinced that I needed to take action, or else I was going to die. I pushed my doctors for more tests... And they gave me some, but everything on those tests turned out fine too. I finally realized I had to give up control over my situation, and trust my docs. :( That surely was not easy.

I still get some chest pain from time to time. Especially when my anxiety/stress levels are up....but it's gotten much better. I am really hoping a quick recovery for you!! But please know that you are not the only one who has been through this, and you will get better, I just know it! It only takes a little bit of time!

*Cheers to a brighter day!*
Posted 12/5/2014 3:50 PM (GMT 0)
remember your coping skills. tma is totally right. here for ya too.
Posted 12/5/2014 5:19 PM (GMT 0)
GM.,

I too agree that with work in therapy/self-help for health anxiety, that you will find your best long term results...

...but to answer your question specifically, I would recommend seeing a cardiologist who can give you the final, definitive word on your heart health.

Hoping that you can get going in both of these directions for peace of mind and progress for your anxiety challenges!

S.C.
Posted 12/6/2014 2:31 AM (GMT 0)
GMoon,

My heart felt out of control during my last bout with panic attacks. It would race very easily with any exertion, walking a block or two made me feel like I was going to pass out. I had blood work done and wore a holter (heart monitor) for 14 days. It constantly records and you can press the symptom button when you feel a cardiac event is occuring, or the monitor will pick up on abnormalities.

Now that my anxiety is better controlled those feelings have gone. You can ask your regular doctor for the blood work and monitor. They should be checking for things like thyroid, anemia, and so on.

Good luck, hope you feel better soon :)

p.s. I went to the ER three times in two months... oops!
Posted 12/6/2014 3:42 AM (GMT 0)
My heart is my biggest concern with my health anxiety. I hope it's all anxiety related and you find a way to get through it.

I agree that you may find peace of mind by being referred to a cardiologist.
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