Cardiac Arrhythmias :: Ectopic Beats Everyday - How Many Are Normal?
Anyone suffer from ectopics? Mine started 3 yrs ago when i was pregnant and are getting worse. Had ecgs...48 hr ecg ( which of course only showed a couple) echo and ct angiogram which i'm waiting the results for but wanted to know how many is normal? For the last 5 days have been really bad and tonight in the space of an hour as i counted them i had 16..just so typical that when i had my 48 hr ecg a few weeks back i was having a good few days so of course the cardiologist said all looked normal. Just wondered if people suffered with these and what the outcome has been? Its really getting to me and worrying me now.
View 58 RepliesAnxiety :: Palpitations, Ectopic Beats And Dizziness (tietze's Syndrome)
I suffer from anxiety and have done for some time.. I also suffer from palpitations, ectopic beats and dizziness.
Every ECG i've had has been normal (heart rate a little high) I've just finished a 6 day holter monitor and typically i didn't have an ectopic or palpitations BUT over the last few days there back.
Will my heart just stop? can it just stop? i'm so scared. I do have chest pains but i have tietze's syndrome and always have chest pains.
I have flutters in my throat that makes me want to cough.
Anxiety :: Heartburn/chest Tightness/cramping In Chest From Meds?
I'm 29, mostly healthy, unfortunately I'm a cigarette smoker but I am a hypochondriac and suffer from bad anxiety. The past 6 weeks have been tough. I just recently got off Xanax after 5 weeks of daily use for panic attacks and sleep. I was taking about .25 to .5 a night. Quit last Tuesday only withdrawal symptoms was insomnia and a little night sweats. Head feels a lot clearer and I feel better. I'm now taking lexapro which I've now been on for 3 weeks. I do feel it's helping a bit and I also up the dosage from 5mg to 10mg. I'm taking trazodone for sleep also. But In the past 2 weeks I have been getting some chest cramping. Tightness in the center of my breasts, little pains here and there but I can't figure out if it's heartburn, acid indigestion, or what it can be. I know anxiety can give u tightness in the chest which I have felt many times but the cramping and tightness freaks me out! The hypochondriac part of me keeps thinking I'm having lung issues or heart issues. It's like if it ain't one thing it's another with me. And I hate it. Does anyone have anything like that from meds? I need some reassurance. I'm going to call my doctor tomorrow to make sure it's just from the meds.
View 3 RepliesAsthma :: Chest Tightness At Start Of Cold /chest Infection
I'm 60, had asthma for just over 3 years, which started after a persistent bout of bronchitis. I take Seretide twice daily. I try to run regularly when I'm able, but I'm never quite sure how I should respond at the onset of normal cold symptoms. Once I have any degree of cold infection, I regularly experience chest tightness and discomfort immediately, almost before any cold symptoms have established. I'm not really sure what the best strategy is to get rid of the chest tightness, prevent the cold developing and enable me to continue exercising. I try increasing my inhaler dose, take extra vitC, etc but without great success. I'd really value hearing how others deal with this, is it just a case of putting up with it, or should I be able to nip it in the bud?
View 2 RepliesBreast Cancer :: Chest Tightness With Exercise
I had bilateral mastectomies ten years ago. I first had reconstruction with implants a year and a half after the mastectomies, and then I had the implants removed (they felt tight and uncomfortable) and DIEP reconstruction (where they used my abdominal tissue and fat for reconstruction) about two years after the initial mastectomies.
Now, ten years later, I experience chest tightness when I run. It is very uncomfortable, and I have trouble catching my breath. It feels like the muscles tighten up as I run. When I slow down and walk, the sensation abates. I even saw a cardiologist because of this uncomfortable chest tightening sensation with exercise.
Is this related to the intitial breast implant surgery, where the surgeon placed the implants under the muscle tissue?
How can I know if I am having cardiac symptoms vs. muscle tightness due to all the chest muscle and tissue manipulation after the mastectomies?
Tightness In Chest And Diaphragm - Metal Band Around Abdomen
Having this tightness like a metal band round my upper abdomen (just under the ribs) with a feeling of "something" stuffed behind my breastbone, also breathless at times, and whole stomach can be hugely distended and hard, tightness and pain in the back sometimes too, some burping
H Pylori negative
has anyone had anything similar?
GERD (acid Reflux) :: Can't Breathe, Chest Pain And Heart Flutters / Tightness
Just to put it bluntly I am 35 years old and honestly I feel like I am 95 and just waiting to take my last breath. This is so crazy that a disease such as acid reflux can make you feel this way. My symptoms to name a few, I can't breathe, I have chest pain, I have the heart palps, I have the heart flutters, I have the chest tightness. The first thing I think of is THIS HAS GOT TO BE MY HEART! But no its the thing called gerd! I quit drinking, I quit smoking, I quit all of the stuff that I loved, and it is still here.
View 13 RepliesPanic Attack? Possible To Get Breathless With Anxiety?
Back again with something different this time.
So on Tuesday I went and had reflexology and she told me there was something about my left lung and where my gall bladder is.
Well I have asthma so I thought that would be the reason she says she could feel something around my left lung, but I seem to get a bit breathless so now I am worried that there is something wrong, is it possible to get breathless with anxiety?
I also now have a pain where my gallbladder was (I had it out 20 years ago) do you think I have anything to worry about
COPD :: Ventolin Not Working - Breathless
I am also using seretide and spiriva, Can I increase the dose of any of these please.
View 40 RepliesAtrial Fibrillation - Breathless And Washed Out - Medication?
Does anyone suffer from this, and what medication do you have, I am 77. The only symptoms I seem to have is breathless at times and feeling washed out
View 2 RepliesAtorvastatin Side Effects :: Back And Leg Pain / Breathless
Would like to ask about anybody's experiences of side effects of Atorvastatin (as oppose to Simvastatin) I think the latter is mostly prescribed because of it's low cost - the one I am on is rather more "up-market" and I particularly requested to change from Simvastatin, and was "lucky" because it is far more expensive and considered the better drug of the two. However, like so many of your experiences on this forum - I can relate to almost all of them. I am breathless to the extent where I have to sit on a kitchen stool to carve a joint or dish up a meal I have leg pains, back pains and every other B***** pain!
I also suffer with anxiety disorder which the side effects of statins do nothing for that!
Please let me know if any other patients have problems with these ghastly drugs - I have stopped mine now and will tell the Doc when I go next week! I have missed about a week's worth of pills, but have not yet noticed any difference! Does anybody know how long it takes for the drug to leave your system?
Breathless :: Side Effect Of Lipitor OR Lisinopril(ACE) OR Anxiety?
I had a heart attack in mid October due to a congenital enlarged artery. The stent was unsuccessful and I lost 10-15% of my heart. My EF is around 46/48 and the doctor has never mentioned heart failure, but I know I need to do all I can to try to prevent that from happening.
Anyway I am on metoprolol tartrate (beta) 12.5 twice a day, plavix, aspirin, lipitor, and in December the dr put me on a very low dose of lisinopril (Ace) 5 mg.
Lately my back has been aching as the day goes on and I feel like I can't take a deep breath. Let me clarify, when I sleep and when I first wake up I feel good and normal. But as the day goes on I start to get some muscle aches and my breathing seems weird. I don't feel like I'm about to suffocate and I can breath normally fine, but it's like I feel the need every few minutes to take a big deep breath and when I try I can't totally get a full really deep breath like I used to.
Could this be the lipitor or the lisinopril or maybe it's anxiety and it's all in my head because sometimes I don't even notice it. I take the lipitor and the lisinopril at bedtime and sleep well and wake up feeling well, this usually happens about mid-day or so.
Abortion And Now Have An Ectopic Pregnancy
I have previously had an abortion and now have an ectopic pregnancy. What are the chances of conceiving in the future? I am 27 years old.
View 1 RepliesAm I Pregnant? :: After Tubal? Ectopic?
I am 19 days late and still havent started my period. I am always right on time and a heavy bleeder. About 10 days after period was suppose to start i had a little spotting (didn't even use a panty liner). I've taken several hpt and they are all negative. Been to the hospital 3 times trying to get someone to see what is going on and no one seems to think there is anything. I have "increase in abdominal girth" so my dr said. I look like i am 3 months pregnant, i normally have a very flat stomach, i even have to unbutton my pants when i sit to be comfortable, and when I shift my weight from one side to the other, the "bump" in my stomach can shift too. Kinda like when you see your baby moving in your stomach. Again...no one seems to be worried. I'm really freaking out. I'm already an emotional mess, crying for no reason. My face is starting to break out severely, I've had bloody nose, headaches and all the fun stuff that comes with normal pregnancy. If I had not had my tubes tied, i would swear i was pregnant.
I do not have any pain. I get the occasional back cramp or muscle spasm, but not pain. There is no bleeding, no unusual discharge. No fever. No diarrhea. No vomiting. Other than the normal "pregnancy" symptoms, and the increasing pant size, I have no complaints.
My dr today said he was actually stumped. Said it didn't appear to be anything needing surgery (all he did was poke and feel my stomach), but he is clueless as to what it could be. He did order an ultrasound, but i have to wait 2-3 days for them to call me and schedule it. I can't really wait without panicking. lol. I do have an appointment scheduled with my obgyn in 5 days.
Has anyone ever had anything like this? Anyone have any ideas or opinions on what could be going on? I have no one to talk to and no one that seems to understand the fact that i know there is something going on with me (you just know when its your body) and that i want to find out.
Urology :: Ectopic Pregnancy And Period Pains
I had an ectopic pregnancy last year January but I'm still struggling to conceive. My doctor examined me and said everything is okay, she gave me pills that cleans the womb and she even gave me prescriptions but nothing helps. My periods are normal but I do get period pains. What can I do now or what can I take to me fertile?
View 1 RepliesCan I Have An Ectopic Pregnancy After Bilateral Tubal Ligation?
I had a bilateral tubal ligation almost seven years ago. I am late with my period, nausea, lower back hurts and I am always tired. Could I have an ectopic pregnancy or a regular pregnancy
View 1 RepliesBack Pain :: Appendicitis, Kidney Stones, Ectopic Pregnancy?
I am having very severe lower back pain that came out of nowhere. Worst pain I've ever had.it is constant. Tylenol is not helping nor ice packs, heating pad, or hot bath. I have been vomiting and can't even keep fluids down. I was constipated this morning but did have a bm followed by diarrhea. I have a slight fever. Could this be appendicitis, kidney stones, or possibly an ectopic pregnancy? I don't know if I am pregnant or not. Please help!
View 2 RepliesHard Heart Beats That Won't Go Away
For the past 4 or 5 days i been having hard heart beats but at a normal heart rate i don't feel weak or anything it's just the worry i have and i get a little panic cause the hard heart beat is just there i can see my stomach move a little with each heartbeat i don't know if its cause the anxiety causing this but the hard heart beat won't go away i been having anxiety for the past 2 months i would say i would get really worried and kinda panic i did go to the hospital they took xrays and blood test and checked my heart they said everything is good and when im at night trying to sleep i struggle cause i just feel my heart beat and doesn't let me relax if anyone is having this please give advice on any medication or diets that can help i'm 24 and weight 165 pounds
View 13 RepliesPregnancy :: Heart Beats Determine Boy Or Girl?
My baby heart beat has been 150 and 155 trying to figure out if im having a boy or girl.
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