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Slow heart rate and chest pains, should I be concerned ?

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Terry93
Terry93

So iv been having some strange things going on in my body the last month or so and I'm wondering if anyone can give me some incite on what might be going on. 

The last two weeks have been the worst as far as me worrying about what might be wrong with me, 

I have been experiencing chest pain mostly on the left side with a strange feeling that my heart is bound by something (not like crushing but like a mild pressure), I'v also noticed that my resting heart rate drops to low 50's and iv had a few palpitations.

The last 3 nights every time I'm about to fall asleep it feels like my heart stops or i stop breathing and i jolt awake and cant get back to sleep for hours. 

I will add iv also lost weight since feeling unwell and iv noticed my fingernail beds are much more red than i remember. 

feeling unwell and having all these symptoms has caused my stress and anxiety levels to increase so I'm in a situation where I cant figure out if the symptoms are something serious or something brought on with high levels of anxiety.

I'm a 24yo male and one last side note, I just got over a pretty bad flu and some sort of infection right after, not sure if that might be of interest regarding my symptoms. 

  

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  • Sway
    Sway Terry93

    Posted

    I would go to the doctor
    • Terry93
      Terry93 Sway

      Posted

      I plan to try and see a doctor tomorrow or at least talk to one on the phone. 
  • matt32455
    matt32455 Terry93

    Posted

    Terry

    The flu could be the cause of all of your symptoms. People who have a heart problem should always have the flu jab as this can put a strain on the heart.

    It doesn't sound like heart trouble to me, I'm no doctor though. If the symptoms continue go see your GP

    Matt

    • Terry93
      Terry93 matt32455

      Posted

      matt thanks for the reply I too thought the chest pains could be residual symptoms from the flu or some sort of infection after my flu around that area, I also have a feeling most of my other symptoms are down to me being very stressed and anxious with not much sleep.

      I will most likely go and see a GP just to put my mind at ease if anything.

  • monica70748
    monica70748 Terry93

    Posted

    Do you have a family doctor? You should visit your GP and tell your symptoms. 
    • Terry93
      Terry93 monica70748

      Posted

      I don't have a family doctor i usually see a different GP almost every time i go in. 

  • Terry93
    Terry93

    Posted

    just as a follow up, I went to the GP and he said there didn't seem to be any need for concern as far as my chest pain and heart symptoms. 

  • scott08365
    scott08365 Terry93

    Posted

    Hello, I know this was 4 years ago but maybe you'll see this. I am having the same symptoms as you for a year now after i had COVID . Just wondering how you are doing and if you found out what is going on.

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