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Feeling of "electric shock" in chest
I have been getting the sensation of an electric shock in my chest the last couple of weeks. It is not painful at all, just a very weird sensation. It is in the centre of my chest, between my breasts. It happens at random, resting, exercising, at work, at home, every where, any time. Sometimes it happens a few times in a row or stay away for a few hours. I'm a 36 year old active female with no other significant health problems, non smoker. My dr did an ECG last week which turned out normal, but I did not have the sensation when they did the ECG, so I don't know. One of my grandfathers died of heart failure (mother's side) and my father had a very mild stroke last year, but apart from that, there isn't any other cardio, etc problems in the family
It's very difficult to explain the sensation. For about a second before the "shock" I have an almost "pressing" feeling on my chest which varies between very hard to almost not there. Then there's the actural "shock" feeling that's centred in my chest. It almost feels as if my heart stops for a beat and the shock gets it going again - I can literally feel the next one or two beats in my chest. Now the thing is, it isn't regular and it varies in intensity so it's kind of hard to explain it.
I have been treated for depression about 10 years ago after I had a miscarriage and the death of a loved one, bit I'm fine now. I don't think there's anyone with Anxiety in our family. I'll make an appointment with another dr this week and ask for that monitor - maybe that will clear things up.
Cheers!
I have been treated for depression about 10 years ago after I had a miscarriage and the death of a loved one, bit I'm fine now. I don't think there's anyone with Anxiety in our family. I'll make an appointment with another dr this week and ask for that monitor - maybe that will clear things up.
Cheers!
Right that makes things easier. Are your symptoms superficial or does the shock feel like it is inside you and does it travel or is it localised to the one spot?
Do you have a family history of Anxiety/depression? Some doctors do not even consider this, but here in Australia this condition is treated as serious and Health care professionals are trained to know the signs and symptoms of A/D. Here is some information on A/D.
http://www.npadnews.com/anxiety-symptoms.asp
However, this isnt to say that your condition may be more serious. If your ECG showed as normal when you didnt have the sensation, then ask your doctor for a 24-hr Holter ECG, this will Measure your heart for 24 hrs and will show any abnormalities in that period. Your family history suggests you could have congenital heart problems, but that isnt for sure.
It could also be stomach related. I would agree a second opinion would not hurt, especially considering that it could be your heart.
Do you have a family history of Anxiety/depression? Some doctors do not even consider this, but here in Australia this condition is treated as serious and Health care professionals are trained to know the signs and symptoms of A/D. Here is some information on A/D.
http://www.npadnews.com/anxiety-symptoms.asp
However, this isnt to say that your condition may be more serious. If your ECG showed as normal when you didnt have the sensation, then ask your doctor for a 24-hr Holter ECG, this will Measure your heart for 24 hrs and will show any abnormalities in that period. Your family history suggests you could have congenital heart problems, but that isnt for sure.
It could also be stomach related. I would agree a second opinion would not hurt, especially considering that it could be your heart.
Sorry, blond moment... I am not and haven't been on any medication in ages. I'm actually quite healthy and just get the odd cold in winter or so.
Cheers!
Cheers!
I would see another Dr. Get a second opinion. My husband almost died because his Dr. didn't diagnose him correctly. He went to another doc who knew exactly what was going on. Sometimes a fresh eye works wonders.
Hi, quick question, have you been on any antidepressants recently and stopped them suddenly?
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