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I think i might have Angina

I think i might have Angina. My heart tighten and a have sharp pains down my arm and in my neck. it last for 4-5 secs then stops for another 4-5 sec this whole process last for about 2 minutes. i took my blood pressure after and it was 155/109 Both of my mothers parents dies of heart failure and my mother had a heart attack and open heart surgry at 39. both of my older sisters have high blood pressure and have been on medication scnice their ealry twenties. I went to the doctor for it but he wont take me seriously because im only 22 and i normally have norrmal blood pressure. he said it must just be indigestion and my blood pressure was high because i was worried about it. what should i do???
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367994 tn?1304953593
Get a second opinion. There is a probability of a heart problem at young age, and a family history should be taken into consideration.
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