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charlotte82836
charlotte82836

Hi, was wondering does anyone have physical symptons of heart attack\problems? My started in January with left arm and shoulder pain chest pains constant and breathless. I've been to A&E 5 times over the last 6 months had chest xray blood test and ecgs all of which have come back clear. I'm an anxious person with a fear of vomiting but this is all new to me I can't stop thinking and worrying I'm going to have a heart attack or drop down dead I was a smoker but now on e cigarettes my diet isn't terrible I'm active at work daily buy don't do much in the way of exercise. My gp is not in any way worried about my heart he actually said he hadn't seen anyone at 30 have a heart attack without having had other medical conditions. He believes it's panic and anxiety I have don't cbt but it didn't work at all so my gp is trying to get me some more talk thearpy. I'm on sertraline but I'm still terrifed of having heart attack my entire side of dad's family have heart attack and problems I just don't know what to do and I constantly read stories on the Internet of young people having heart attacks and they have been misdiagnosed someone please help

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  • maureen15351
    maureen15351 charlotte82836

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    Hi Charlotte

    Anxiety is a horrible thing, and it mimics of lots of symptoms so I've been told by therapists.

    Panic attacks are dibilitating, I have called the medics out on 2 occasions, felt like I was dying.

    So try and see your gp to get something for anxiety and also cognitive behavioural therapy helps too I've used it several times in the past.

    I wish you luck, and remember you are not alone ☺

  • charlotte82836
    charlotte82836

    Posted

    Honestly it's like I want to believe it's anxiety as that can not kill me but a heart attack can. I've done the cbt thinf which didn't really work for me but did give me a better understanding of how the brain takes control when gripped with fear of any kind. I actually had a row with an A&E doctor who told me that all my test were normal and he didn't believe it was heart related I told him he was wrong and I know my own body but u clearly don't I suffer with the thoughts and physical symptons daily for 7 months and I'm still alive. I'm on medication which I'm not sure if they are doing anything or not as u can't get these thoughts out of my mind. My gp now has referred me to a cardiologist under protest mind u for therapeutic reasons think he hoping that it will ease my mind at least a little bit. I just don't know what else to do this anxiety is ruining my life in every way to go out with friends is the hardest thing of all I hate it and pretty much don't do it now. I go to work because I have to but even that is a major struggle even though I love my job. Thank u every one for kind works and support
    • jenn3030
      jenn3030 charlotte82836

      Posted

      I am right there with you... I go to work because I have to..  My gp also referred me to a cardiologist and she is wonderful.  She has done several tests including ekg, echo, stress test and coronary calcium scan.  I would like to say it helped decrease my anxiety when the majority of the tests came back normal but that would be a lie.  This dirty little anxiety thing just grabs a hold of you and you gotta fight like heck to defeat it.   I'm here if you need anything...
    • charlotte82836
      charlotte82836 jenn3030

      Posted

      It's so hard jenn feel like I'm on a round about and can't get off. I go over and over it and all my symptoms reflect heart trouble. I don't think that the cardiologist will really make me feel less anxious but at least if I have the correct test I can keep reassurance like a mantra that I've had the test and my heart is ok if that makes sense. I don't believe I'll ever be health anxiety free completely but I'm hoping I can control it rather then it controlling me. What did ur cardiologist say to u? And do u mind me asking what ur age is?
  • judy75802
    judy75802 charlotte82836

    Posted

    Google symptoms of heart attacks for women cause they are different for women than men and then try to relax. High blood pressure won't help. Go to your GP and find out if you have any factors that might cause an attack such high BP or bad cholesteral etc. If not then relax, if so just try to take care of your health and try to quit worrying especially if there is NO reason! Good luck!!!
    • Tazjosie33
      Tazjosie33 judy75802

      Posted

      Sometimes when you look at symptoms you end up thinking worse than not knowing. I'd air on the side of caustion.

      Tazjosie

    • charlotte82836
      charlotte82836 judy75802

      Posted

      I have Google I think that's the problem and I have all the symptoms of heart attack/ problems. I've seen gp ect and my risk factors are slightly over weight but they said not enough to cause me harm BP normal cholesterol fine but have a family history but not at a younger age then 55
  • vijay_30210
    vijay_30210 charlotte82836

    Posted

    Hey guys

    I just can't express the relief that this forum has given me. I am a 34 male, with a clean EKG stress and echo. No family history and non smoker. I have mild acid reflux. For the last four months, I keep feeling like I have a heart attack. Been to the urgent care 6 times with EKG fine each time. Freaked out because I read that heartburn can mimic a heart attack, so every time I get a heartburn I am scared. I have two daughters and this has completely screwed my life and dosent let me have fun anymore. Hate my life.

    • christine98s
      christine98s vijay_30210

      Posted

      Hi vijay, what is it really like to have a heart burn? Bc i am scared that i have a heart problem. But i went to see cardiovascular specialist and he checked my heart amd said my heart is normal, there’s no problem with it? I do get acid reflux and sometimes i get pain but not just in the middle of my chest bc sometimes the lain to up but like near the left side of my chest(sorry for my bad english). I would really love to hear ur respon bc i need help 
  • rollsreus
    rollsreus charlotte82836

    Posted

    Would like to know if everybody here have sorted their problems? Because I have the same issues now sad. Can barely sleep at night
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