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im feeling this awful nervous feeling in my chest , for really no reason ....i have no reason to feel anxiety, but i doint know....it feels like my heart is shaking in my chest , but when i take my BP its fine .....its very scary , and so bad sometimes i cant  get to sleep .....ive had this for about 3 weeks , and when it happens when im out of the house ...i feel like i should be home ...im 41 dont smoke ...any ideas
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I have been going through this since 2008 and I know what you are all talking about, the most important thing to remember is: IT WON'T kill you it is just an axiety that causes all symptoms, when you stop thinking about this it will stop sooner or later, thinking about this just causes more symptoms so. The best remedy is knowledge. I have read alot about it and believe me I know alot. Every time you have this symptoms face it, face the problem and tell yorself it is just an axiety(fear), you have right to feel that way, it  is you the truth about you. Accept it it is hard but it works. Very helpful book Embracing the Fear: Learning To Manage Anxiety & Panic Attacks by Judith Bemis and Amr Barrada it can help you, contact me if you want to talk ***@****, sorry for some spelling mistakes I am not english
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I too have been suffering from this strange feeling of shaking inside my heart area, especially at night where it makes it hard to sleep sometimes - often from the worry of what is happening. Sometimes my heart beats so slow and then suddenly it will jolt me awake. It is frightening.  As this is a new thing for me, I have yet to be tested to see what I have, but being interested in health and natural remedies, I did see that magnesium can help a lot towards helping or calming the heart and general feelings of anxiety.Of course I recommend seeing a Dr, but in the mean time,taking magnesium could help and providing you don't overdo the recommended amount,it is not dangerous. Natural cayenne pepper also helps as it encourages a healthy circulation and clears any blockages. I still don't know what I have, but until I can get to see a Dr, I am going to be taking these remedies.
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Hello
I am a 27 year old female and it was pleasing to see that I am not the only one who is going through this. I am currently trying to sleep but I feel shaky and I can hear the sound of my heart and I can feel my blood pumping. I have have ergs done the 24 hr heart machine and all the results come back negative.  So what is wrong with me why can't I take control of my body, why I am feeling this. I was doing so well for the past 2 weeks now tonight I am struggling. I feel like driving to the hospital to make sure but I go there so much their probably think that I am crazy. I just want to get better, I do not drink or smoke my diet is a mess because I have loss all interest in eating. I do not know know I am rambling I feel so los.
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I would recommend an evaluation by an Endocrinologist.  These symptoms could be due to various things.  The doctor can run a panel of blood tests to rule out diabetes, multiple sclerosis, thyroid disorder, etc.  Yes, the symptoms could coincide with anxiety, but if the doctor is putting a bandaid diagnosis of anxiety over a major diagnosis such diabetes, you could face a life threatening situation. I think you should get a second opinion and be sure to have the MD rule out other conditions.  
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You should get a referral to see a cardiologist just to rule out cardiac arrhythmia, which is an irregular heart beat.  Another thing to rule out is occasional palpitations.  You could keep a food journal and observe how different foods make you feel as well as keep track of any medications, over the counter, supplements, caffeine, etc.  Caffeine will definitely cause heart palpitations and it will feel like you're shaking or vibrating.  Cut back on the coffee, sodas, whatever and see if it makes a difference.  But, bottom line, when it comes to your cardiac health, you should see your regular doctor.  
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How are you feeling today? This post is a few years old.
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A related discussion, cardiac neurosis was started.
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i have the same thing and it scares the **** out of me i feel dizzy when it happens to and im 28 and have to kids and i dont like freakin out in front of them u have any ideas what i can do and oh yeah i get chest pain also
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I want to know if this feeling of nervousness in my chest and body tightness is doing any real damage?  I feel nervous for no reason and sometimes can't completely relax my body.  Is there damage being done to my heart?  I'd rather not have to go on meds but worry that something bad could be brought on if I can't get this under control....
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omg its so good to know that im not alone in this,i have two  kids and this feeling that i have is driving me crazy..I cant control my thoughts,head always feels fuzzy feels like im going crazy i always think im mentally ill or i think i have cancer,i dont know what to do i just want to feel normal again..do anyboy understand me???
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Just a thought.  Have you ever been bitten by a tick.  All this sounds familiar.  I had a rash on my forearm for several years, until I was bitten by a tick and given antibiotic for that, then it went away... Oh, they found I had at one time, had Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever as there were anitbodies in my blood.  Gotta watch those insect critters, some of them pack a punch. Good luck. ** in Va.
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I sure was kinda glad to see that I am not alone in these annoying physical feelings I've been having the last several weeks. One evening I came home from babysitting my grandbaby (had a wonderful day) and I poured myself a glass of wine, then sat down at my computer to check emails. I had a palpitation, out of nowhere, but didn't think much of it since it happens occasionally. Then I had another "flutter" and the palpitations were happening like 6, 7, 8 times in less than a minute. No pain, but it's unsettling, for sure. My doctor's nurse said anxiety and stress can cause this, but if I continued to be bothered by it, to make an appointment to see my doctor. Well, can't get in to see her until another week. Meanwhile, although I'm not experiencing nearly as many palpitations, my chest, mostly the upper left side, feels "shaky" or like it's "quivering". Still, no pain, but this shakiness inside my chest is very unnerving. I wondered if it's from the Wellbutrin I began taking about 7-8 weeks ago (anti-anxiety med), but don't know why it would take that long for me to feel side effects like these in my chest. I'm going to gradually wean myself off the med and hope that will do the trick and I'll feel normal again. Again, it is comforting to know I'm not the only person having these symptoms, but I sure would like to have some answers as to WHY we're feeling these things.
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Hello,  I cannot believe that there are this many people that have what I have.... Maybe it is in my head... as all tests, and I have had many heart tests, come back normal... How can skipping beats and a shaky feeling in my chest be normal or from anxiety?   My Cardio Dr. is going to order a couple more tests.  But I just put in a search for "Nervous Heart" , on a fluke and low and behold.. found all of you... I don't know if it makes me feel better that I am not alone or not.. as since I have found this site, there seems to be many of us, but no one has an answer... that is strange... My thoughts, after research on the web, is that it has something to do with the electrical impulses of the heart... I have read that there are things that can be done to shock the heart and get it to beat normally... not sure I want to go there... but would like to not have this feeling... but hay, I have had it before ... skipped beats, wondering if it was going to start up again... which I am sure compounds the propblem as it scared the begeebees out of me.   But it hasn't killed me yet... and I suppose that if I were to pass out, that someone would find me and call the e squad... or coroner... At any rate, I think that you can almost get used to anything given time and the realization that it didn't kill you... and that if it does, we all have to go sometime... Maybe this mental process is just my way of dealing with it... But I certainly do understand where you all are coming from... Wouldn't you just love to sit around a round table and complain to someone else, bunches of someone elses that understand and sympathize.... I know I would like that.. but alas, it looks as though we cannot even contact each other except through this site.... Well, I wish you and us all calm and try not to be afraid, you are not alone... God is my constant companion.. He helps me through these little rough patches... and hey, there are people out there that have much worse things than I do to deal with, right?  All this helps me.. God Bless, I wish you calm and throw in a hug.. just me, Betty in Va.
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Hi im 27 ive had recurrent panick attacks since I had my baby about 1yr ago. Lately ive been gettin chest pains out of the blue and I hate it cuz it tends to interfere with my social life. Every time I get the chedt pains I seem to start panicking just thinking the worse how do u deal with this
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hi lydia my name is sheena i am 42 years old before 2008 was fine no panic attacts anxiety or depression but since the ive had everything irregular periods internal  buzzing shaking in chest stomach problems facial numbness  muscle twitches and all the doom and gloom feeling im so fed up feeling this way docs put me on anti depressants six months ago dosulepin 25mg at night and started hrt 2 weeks ago . Somedays are good when i feel alot of energy but most days i feel like crap just feel nausaus and chest trembles do get some palpatation and have been on popranolol 80!g for six months my docs refered me to a phyco therpst but they discharged me saying that what i had was hormonal the problem i have is coping with all this i dont know how long this is going to last . I started my new job as a support techer which i love doing but feeling the way i do i dont if i ccould manage wht shall i do i feel trapped within my self and want to be free of all these symptoms cause thats all what they are i know that they wont kill me but the are doing a good job of making my life miserable  just wanted to share with someone . Thankyou for lisening.
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hi lydia my name is sheena i am 42 years old before 2008 was fine no panic attacts anxiety or depression but since the ive had everything irregular periods internal  buzzing shaking in chest stomach problems facial numbness  muscle twitches and all the doom and gloom feeling im so fed up feeling this way docs put me on anti depressants six months ago dosulepin 25mg at night and started hrt 2 weeks ago . Somedays are good when i feel alot of energy but most days i feel like crap just feel nausaus and chest trembles do get some palpatation and have been on popranolol 80!g for six months my docs refered me to a phyco therpst but they discharged me saying that what i had was hormonal the problem i have is coping with all this i dont know how long this is going to last . I started my new job as a support techer which i love doing but feeling the way i do i dont if i ccould manage wht shall i do i feel trapped within my self and want to be free of all these symptoms cause thats all what they are i know that they wont kill me but the are doing a good job of making my life miserable  just wanted to share with someone . Thankyou for lisening.
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I've been having the exact same symptoms. I'm 20/female and I've always suffered a little bit from anxiety but lately it has been taking over my life! I've been very depressed because I can't find a CNA job and I got my CNA last July! I feel like my schooling went to waste. I've been staying home alot due to my depression and this hasn't helped my anxiety one bit. I feel sick all the time. Achey, headache, nervousness, upset stomach, and my period is all whacked out. My heart beats really fast after I eat sometimes and lately my anxiety won't even let me sleep. I fall asleep for maybe 20 mins then I wake up REALLY fast and it feels like my chest and body is trembling, it scares me so bad. I always think Im going to have a heart attack. I struggle with being overweight so I know Im not the healthiest but I dont drink, smoke, or drink any soda. I drink tons and tons of water. I tell my mom I am going to call the doctor but she says its all in my head and that Im just a hypochondriac. I feel like nobody understands what I am going through :(
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Well i'm not alone,..great.. I am much older then all of you,but i have been searching for years what is going on with me.For starters my Mother had this feelings since I can remember so i was told it is hereditary.I masterd Panic Attackes (exuse my english) I went to  a support Group and bought a good Book there is nothing to fear but fear itself.Iam free now,but i have to battle new problem dont know when it will hit me ,but mostly it will happend at night i wake up from my sleep and oh no here we go again.A weird feeling ,heart is pounding I start to cough feel i have to throw up( and will ) have to go to the bathroom all symphtoms of a real heartattack.after one hour or so its over and you feel so scaren and week.But i found out that if i have allot of exiting things happening to me during the day this will more likely bring on a attack.its like my brain will store this and it will be released during the night.Exiting things mean going to a concert i get very nervous and tense. it use to not bother me.And then these thoughts of dying and my biggest worry is always what if....well i was told when my brain starts getting any of thes negative thoughts try to switch your mind and if that does not work start singing then ur brain cant deal with these thoughts.also when your heart races...do these breathing exercises..inhale to the count of 4.. then exhale through a slightly open mouth to the count of 6..count to 2 and repeat...this will slow your heart rate down and it also relaxis you. Good Luck to All
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Hello Tim,

I drink a few time a month and might have a fag or two a month ( I've stopped now as from last week ) I get what you get but every day more or less. You feel your heart beating and I mean you feel it on your chest . Lat October I went to see family in Malta and I was in TopMan and I felt like I was going to pass out so I sat down and just said to my self F! this!! and tried to switch my mind to a different direction. I know the feelings well now, from the nervous feeling in my chest and throat and belly, to the heart beating and dry mouth. If I am home and this happens I tend to go for a walk or play a dance cd something just to get my mind in a different direction. You know at one point I was always thinking about death  and that I was going to die from a heart attack because of this.  Do you have that deep breath issue? Well most of the time I tend to take deep breaths like sighing , kind of. I notice that sometimes if I take a single deep breath ( its like yarning / sighing ) when i release out I feel the heart beat heavy , very strange feeling. But the thing is we need to lay off fatty foods , cafine ( Coffee , cola etc ) and retrain our self... be active . Let me know how you get on ok . Hope your well
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Also, this site has some good information.

http://www.panicattackrelease.com/
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Im 27 years old. I drink occasionally and smoke when I do. For the past 2 days I've been having this terrible nervous feeling. More or less what everyone else is describing here. It's happened to me before but never this close together. A few months ago I went to the doctor to get things checked out they hooked me up to an EKG machine and said all was well. I also had a 24 heart monitor and was told to write down the times when the abnormal feeling would occur. I did so and about a week later got back the results saying nothing was out of the ordinary. I have no family history of anxiety disorders or anything. I get to the point where Im terrified, I feel like Im about to pass out but never do, and there have even been times when I was so conscious of my heart beat I would think it stopped when I would calm down a little and I would be frantically looking for a pulse thinking I was about to die.(restarting the cycle) It's the most terrible feeling I could imagine. I've been looking it up alot recently on different medical sites and the only thing I found that semi helps is to put your mind in a different place (since obviously your mind is feeding your negative thoughts, increasing your anxiety)  It helps to know there are others who know and understand what this is like and that your not alone. Thanks for all the great advice here.

Tim
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PS: I am 29 years old :)
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under 1 year ago I suffered a panic / anxiety attack, very much out of no where , I was sitting at my desk at home and noticed I was taking deep breaths for no reason then bang!! My heart was going fast and I felt like passing out my body felt crazy! I and my friend waked to A&E and was seen by a nurse , they looked at my blood sugar , connected me up to look at my heart and they listened to my heart and lungs , all was normal.

I still was feeling odd after that so i booked to see my gp who sent me back to A&E and again I was seen by nurse and a Dr, the Dr said it looks more like anxiety etc and was meant to inform my gp with what his view was and ordered a blood test.

I went back to my GP and they done the blood test, a week later I was called back and all was normal with my blood. However all my GP told me was it was all mental and I need to relax, I was like erm ok, It's not much help lol/

Well it's been just under 1 year and I get this feeling most of the time each day , There are time's when I feel back to normal. However I still get that horrid feeling in my chest and belly leading up to my throat at times its that '' job interview '' feeling. Sometimes very rarely I feel like my head gets all light headed and that leads me to panic , however i deal with that now, but I hate feeling like this and this makes you much more aware of the heart beats and its all getting on my nervs lol . I worry i will die, I know it's crazy but it does make you think that. lol

I seem to take deep breaths at times  like sighing . and dry throat . But my GP did not offer any meds. and I have not been back for a while,..
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