Chest pain and blood presure

[Rens1965]

For the past several years I have been experiencing increased fatigue and shortness of breath.  Coupled with this I have slightly elevated BP. My cardiologist oredered a batery of test and all seemed normal.  My last test in 6/2005 was a PET perfusion test which once again came out normal.  All test normal but i still have these symptoms.  At times I feel dizzy.. but not to the point of fainting.  I get sharp pains under the left side of my breast.. below the rib and down towards the lower ribs.  I get shortness of breath and feel fatigued.  I was put on Toprol XL to control my fast heartbeat Lisinopril for High BP 130/85 and zetia for high cholesterol.  I am extremely overweight at 5'4 196lbs.  The pain in my chest is a sharp pain usually accompanies by a slightly elevated BP 140/101 etc.. but tapers off in a short time.  The pain last a few minutes as well and is located usually on left side and abdominal area. Does this seems to be a cradiac problem.

[Waynesliljeanne]

Have you been tested for diabetes?    Think about the rest of you.
Do you urinate more than you used to?  Do you have a "heaviness" in your chest/breast area?  Do you seem to drink more fluids?  Do you ever notice blurry vision - yes, even if you wear glasses.  Sometimes you may think it's just eye fatigue, but if it continues it could be a more serious problem.  All of these relate to diabetes.
So does the fatigue, dizziness, shortness of breath, etc.  And partly because you are overweight, it is a consideration.    
If you are diabetic and already know it, are you taking your meds and watching your diet?  It's not always fun, but it is necessary.
Take good care.

[myproblem]

Have you had any pulmonary function tests? Chest X-ray? MRI? It could be lung related, but could also be vascular.