HELP!!

[GreenEyedMama]

hello,20 year old female 31 weeks pregnat.Ever since i was 16 i get these what i call "attacks"2 different types at different times .sometimes after eatting i feel everything is stuck in my chest wont go down so i burp constantly!!When that isnt happening my chest hurts my heart goes crazy for no reason and i feel like im suffocating .Sometimes it wakes me up and i cant go back to sleep,all i can do is burp i cant breathe. At first thought it was pannic attack but it wakes me up and next couple days hurt to cough,or sneeze
I get cramps left side of my chest,my left arm aches and under my left shoulder blade hurts.sick feeling in my throat,my head feels hot and i think im dieing.When i lay on my left side i can feel everything my heart is doing it drives me nuts.This whole thing has destroyed my life i just want to feel normal again.........Excuse my spelling ect..


P.S i had surgery when i was 2 weeks old Esphogal Atresia .Also 2 previous c-section

[Michael J. McWilliams, M.D.]

The pains do not sound like cardiac pains, but I think it is important to be sure.  In my opinion, you need to see a cardiologist.  They will do a h history and physical exam, EKG and probably an echocardiogram.  They will probably also want to put you on a heart rhythm monitor to determine what your heart rhythm is when you are having these symptoms.

If the echocardiogram (ultrasound of the heart), EKG, and history and physical are normal, it is unlikely that your pains are cardiac.  The heart rhythm monitor will help determine what your heart is doing when you have the skipping sensation.  In all likelihood, this is not dangerous, but it is worth looking.

With that history of esophageal problems, it is probably with seeing a GI doctor as well.

The best way to get your life back is the reassurance that nothing is wrong.  You need to see a doctor and probably have some tests to get the reassurance.

I hope this helps.  Thanks for posting.

[GreenEyedMama]

sorry i made post.Also when i get this sudden chest pain it comes quick goes away quick,but hits hard becuase that are feels sore rest of the day.It does not get worse with moveing..