Hi i was wondering if any of your problems have been resolved? If so how?
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i was wondering can a heart attack linger for days i have mild chest pain that sometimes wraps from my back to the front not really chest more like in middle below chest can feel pain in throat i do suffer from bad heartburn alot any ideas
Forgot to mention, I apologize I keep adding to your blog.. The electrical sensations you are describing I have experienced as well.. I went to the chiropractor and needed an adjustment BADLY and also had a massage and have not had those sensations since then (knock on wood). I have also heard acupressure (such as a pedicure) in certain spots of the body can help with anxiety, panic, sleep, heart and lung ailments, etc.. I am willing to look into anything if anyone has any other suggestions. The library and your own research is the best research of all. I do alot of "teaching" to my doctors. All I want to do is avoid my problems from happening to anyone else just because we are "too young" or "its just anxiety"..
Chest pain, in my opinion, is one of the worst types of symptoms to have. It can be caused by SOOOO many different things and often times, people are written off because we are "too young" to be concerned, or we have a "history of anxiety" so it is just anxiety. I was reading through alot of everyone's symptoms and I am assuming everyone has had recent lab work? Alot of these symptoms can be due to hypo or hyperthyroidism, hypo or hyperglycemia, or even dehydration, allergies, exposure to different temperatures, pollution, etc................ Please make sure to follow up with doctors on a regular basis, keep your scheduled appts, make sure your lab work is done on a regular basis. Monitor your blood pressure, keep a diary of your symptoms, what you ate, what you were doing, how you felt, etc.. Pulse rate is also very important and medications taken are important in your diary. This can be very helpful to your doctor to look through and see the next step in your treatment plan. Also, even those that do not have "heart problems", there are cardiology groups, or even some primary care groups that offer cardiac rehab or monitored programs where you can go in and there is medical staff monitoring your activity level and teaching you the proper steps as you learn or start a regimen for heart health, activity, etc.. Make sure to consult your physician before starting or increasing any activity when you are having these symptoms, if you have any underlying health problems (high blood pressure, obesity, etc) and you have been sedentary for any length of time. It is also recommended for those that are "healthy" and over age 35 to consult their physician before starting any regimen. If you are on medications, follow food and medication interactions, take them as prescribed. If you are a smoker, stop, if you are on hormones, consult your physician on alternative methods. Regardless of your age, keep moving, even stretching, changing positions at your desk at work or on the plane at least every hour and stay hydrated to help in preventing a blood clot. Okay, time for bed, I do hope this helped someone! Good luck!
Just wanted to add, NEVER EVER EVER try to "self-diagnose" yourself.. The results could cost you your life! If you are experiencing new onset chest pain seek immediate medical attention within minutes! If you have experienced chest pain before, but it is lasting longer than normal, has changed in any way, or occurs with other symptoms (indigestion-especially in women) sweating, dizziness, travels to other areas of the body, seek immediate medical attention within minutes! If you go to the ER and don't feel comfortable with the diagnosis they are giving you, ask further questions. You have the right to understand the tests you are receiving, what the results should be and feel free to ask them, "okay, I have all these symptoms, when do I know when I am supposed to go to ER".. If you experience anxiety or have been diagnosed with anxiety and your medications you take for anxiety are not helping your chest pain, seek medical attention. If you have been diagnosed with asthma and your rescue inhalers are not relieving your shortness of breath or chest pain, seek medical attention, etc. If you have been given Nitroglycerin and after following your doctor's instructions (for example take one every 5 minutes for 15 minutes, not to exceed 3 tablets under tongue) and your symptoms continue, seek medical attention. Take your life seriously.. Again, don't hesitate to ask for a second opinion. If may help to go to another ER next time your symptoms return to see if they have any other options or treatments for you. Remember, only YOU know your body! Take care everyone!
Hi there! After reading your post, I wanted to share some of my experiences with you. First of all, I am in the medical field, and after having 3 blood clots at age 31 I have learned enough to make anyone anxious, my anxiety is through the roof when it comes to thinking if it's cardiac related, are the doctor's sure?, etc.. I know EXACTLY what you are saying. First, let me tell you about a conditioin known as Atrial Fibrillation, this is an arrythmia (irregular heart beat) that can cause some of the symptoms you are describing and it is not uncommon in marijuana use (or former use) at any age. I have paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and have basically narrowed it down to it occuring after I vomit (with the flu, etc).. But again, very scary symptoms. Of course, very hard to "catch" the episode at an ER visit, so would recommend holter monitoring (for 24 hours) and to ease your mind further an event monitor (can be worn for 2 weeks- one month) depending on what your cardiologist approves of. Other things that are known to cause chest pain.. GERD, Stress, Anxiety, sleep disturbances, smoking, illicit drug use, different herbs (green tea, ginseng, bitter orange to name a few), electrolyte disturbances (lab work can rule this out), dehydration, caffeine, alcohol, high altitudes, asthma, back and/or rib problems, lung problems, pulmonary hypertension, blood clots, infections, inflammation, gallstones, pancratitis, fibromyalgia, depression, using decongestants or antihistamines, the list goes on and on. I would suggest if you have a good cardiologist and a good pulmonologist (they will run all the tests to rule out the "emergent" causes) they will refer you to the proper specialists to look further for the cause. Don't be alarmed if they suggest a psychiatric consult or a visit to a good counselor. That can help tremendously. Try your best to deep breathe, relaxation techniques, not eating at least 4 hours before laying down, eliminating the above triggers from your life and of course DO NOT try any new over the counter meds or herbs or prescriptions without your doctor's approval and make sure ALL of your doctors are aware of everything you are taking. I hope this helps, and it should ease your mind when you find the "right" group of doctors. Keep searching until you find one.. We are all in this together! Take care and best of luck! Don't ever hesitate to go to ER if your symptoms are worsening, or you want to make sure it is not your heart. It is better to be on the safe side.