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Re: Left side numbness w/ PSVT
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Re: Left side numbness w/ PSVT
by Cleveland Clinic, MD, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By CCF CARDIO MD - CRC on February 03, 1999 at 14:31:12:
In Reply to: Left side numbness w/ PSVT posted by Ken McCloskey on February 02, 1999 at 16:33:01:
I'm a 25 male with PSVT for several years now and treated on and off with various beta-blockers. The PSVT's were infrequent, since I was aware when I was susceptible and avoided activities which would bring it on during those times. I can live with the PSVT, but the sharp chest pains are what really troubles me. Some are sharp and sudden, sometimes radiating, others linger and can be felt between my shoulder blades. Bad episodes are accompanied by nausea. They can occur at any time -- rest or activity. Being tired, stressed, or having the flu, will, of course, make it more likely that I'll experience them, but they occur at many different times, sometimes waking me up. I've had them for so long, and been dismissed by doctors so often (tests: bloodwork, ultrasound, EKG are invariably normal) that I've gotten used to them in spite of the pain and fright.
About a year ago I had a bad serious of days with chest pains (electric-feeling). During that episode, I had a quick bought of dizziness which was followed by left side numbness (legs, arms, face) that lasted for several months. In addition to the numbness I would have electric feeling stabs in the left side of my brain as well as dull headaches that only occurred on that side. I went to the neurologist and the MRI came back fine. After several months went by, the numbness receded and I entered a stretch of heart/brain health, no pains, no numbness. Now it is back and I find myself going back to the doctor again and having the same tests done.
Can anyone describe what they think might be wrong with me? Any suggestion of what tests can be helpful in diagnosing the source of these disturbing symptoms? At 25 I can make by, but I worry about when I am older how well I can live a regular life. I am quite tired of doctors who dismiss me by ascribing my symptoms to stress. I have a normal level of stress. I realize that stress can produce strong effects, but I can not believe that the variety and intensity of the pain that I am feeling (which is progressive worse since I first experienced PSVT many years back) is simply a reaction to stress.
I can not go through life with chest pains and numbness and sharp pains on the left side of my brain.
Thanks for your help,
Ken
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Dear Ken,
Thank you for your question. It is somewhat out of my area of expertise but I wonder if there is rheumatologic component to your problems. Good luck and let us know what your doctor finds.
I hope you find this information useful. Information provided in the heart forum is for general purposes only. Only your physician can provide specific diagnoses and therapies. Please feel free to write back with additional questions.
If you would like to make an appointment at the Cleveland Clinic Heart Center, please call 1-800-CCF-CARE or inquire online by using the Heart Center website at www.ccf.org/heartcenter. The Heart Center website contains a directory of the cardiology staff that can be used to select the physician best suited to address your cardiac problem.
In Reply to: Left side numbness w/ PSVT posted by Ken McCloskey on February 02, 1999 at 16:33:01:
I'm a 25 male with PSVT for several years now and treated on and off with various beta-blockers. The PSVT's were infrequent, since I was aware when I was susceptible and avoided activities which would bring it on during those times. I can live with the PSVT, but the sharp chest pains are what really troubles me. Some are sharp and sudden, sometimes radiating, others linger and can be felt between my shoulder blades. Bad episodes are accompanied by nausea. They can occur at any time -- rest or activity. Being tired, stressed, or having the flu, will, of course, make it more likely that I'll experience them, but they occur at many different times, sometimes waking me up. I've had them for so long, and been dismissed by doctors so often (tests: bloodwork, ultrasound, EKG are invariably normal) that I've gotten used to them in spite of the pain and fright.
About a year ago I had a bad serious of days with chest pains (electric-feeling). During that episode, I had a quick bought of dizziness which was followed by left side numbness (legs, arms, face) that lasted for several months. In addition to the numbness I would have electric feeling stabs in the left side of my brain as well as dull headaches that only occurred on that side. I went to the neurologist and the MRI came back fine. After several months went by, the numbness receded and I entered a stretch of heart/brain health, no pains, no numbness. Now it is back and I find myself going back to the doctor again and having the same tests done.
Can anyone describe what they think might be wrong with me? Any suggestion of what tests can be helpful in diagnosing the source of these disturbing symptoms? At 25 I can make by, but I worry about when I am older how well I can live a regular life. I am quite tired of doctors who dismiss me by ascribing my symptoms to stress. I have a normal level of stress. I realize that stress can produce strong effects, but I can not believe that the variety and intensity of the pain that I am feeling (which is progressive worse since I first experienced PSVT many years back) is simply a reaction to stress.
I can not go through life with chest pains and numbness and sharp pains on the left side of my brain.
Thanks for your help,
Ken
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Dear Ken,
Thank you for your question. It is somewhat out of my area of expertise but I wonder if there is rheumatologic component to your problems. Good luck and let us know what your doctor finds.
I hope you find this information useful. Information provided in the heart forum is for general purposes only. Only your physician can provide specific diagnoses and therapies. Please feel free to write back with additional questions.
If you would like to make an appointment at the Cleveland Clinic Heart Center, please call 1-800-CCF-CARE or inquire online by using the Heart Center website at www.ccf.org/heartcenter. The Heart Center website contains a directory of the cardiology staff that can be used to select the physician best suited to address your cardiac problem.
