new symptom

[mbimom]

Hi I have been having fainting spells since Jan 1 and have not been able to find out why yet. I have recently noticed that at times I can feel my pulse strongly in my whole hand and sometimes at night my heart beats so hard (we have a waterbed) the bed pulses with my heart. I was just wondering if this could be anything?

[Clenn Camp]

It's pitiful that you have to wait so long between each Dr., ie, different Dr's.  Dr's should put you first in line instead of making you wait so long.  Sounds like something serious to me.

Glenn

[mbimom]

I am seeing doctors about this, my internist sent me to my cardiologist who sent me to a neurologist who is sending me back to my cardiologist. I am frustrated because it takes 2 to 3 weeks for each appt. or test they send me to take and this has been going on since Jan 1. When I pass out at work they want me to go to ER but as I have been there too and have found it to be a waste of time I refuse.  I see my cardiologist next Tues., I was just wondering if this new symptom meant anything as I have never felt this before. Thanks for your time

[CCF-M.D.-RCJ]

mbimom,

Thanks for the post.

I'm not sure how these new palpitations fit with the feinting (syncope).  Syncope needs evaluation, and a good internist can help guide you.  Don't short-change yourself, see your doctor.

Best of luck.