Runner needs help

Ran Saturday for 10 miles. (longest in while). Got within 1/4 mile of finish and started running faster to finish strong. Felt a second where I could not breath, last aout 2-4 seconds. Started walking. Developed acid indigestion. Scared me. I had a coworker die of a heart attack at work. His first complaint was a severe case of acid indigestion.

What causes acid indigestion in a heart attack? I had a stress test and ech and ekg 3 years ago that was normal but this was before i started running. I am 35 6 feet anf 167 lbs.

What should I do?

[jim62]

I would think about not running.

[often]

get an appointment with the cardiologist and get checked out....a lot can happen in 3 years...

[stryped]

Well, went to my family doctor. He did an ekg which was normal. Listened to my heart sitting and as I stand up. Noted I had a normal chest x-ray in March. (no enlarged heart). Noted I had some “short runs” of svt’s 3 years ago during a 24 hour holter monitor.

He feels that it was acid indigestion going up my throat. He said this can sometimes close off the airways temporarily and is a big problem for asthmatics because it can trigger their asthma. (I am not asthmatic).

He noted my treadmill test 3 years ago and said my running now was a “treadmill and a half” and that I did not need another one.

[jim62]

I'd go back to running, now.

[fjhepburn]

Hi Stryped,

I have run many marathons while younger.  My heart had a viral infection during some of this, and no test outside of biopsy is going to pick that up.  In marathon training, one has to listen to what your body is saying to you.  Likewise when you are not feeling well.  I do not run anymore as it causes severe fatigue, see WebMd article "Tricky heart problem" with Dr. Peckerman.

Fred  

[stryped]

Did your rmarathon training do any damage to your heart?