Rather odd question...
Jul 24th 2004, 3:55 pm
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could easily be stress. but get to the docs. thats the only way youll know for sure. sometimes a hassle but oh do you feel better when they've checked and your all fine. good luck... let us know. we'll be waiting!!!
Jul 24th 2004, 4:40 pm
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First of all, don't panic. Lots of reasons for chest pains, palpitations and the like, not all heart related. From personal experience, might be worth getting your thyroid function tested too. A lot of those symptoms fit a dicky thyroid too.
Jul 24th 2004, 4:47 pm
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Originally posted by bundy
A lot of those symptoms fit a dicky thyroid too.
A lot of those symptoms fit a dicky thyroid too.
Jul 24th 2004, 4:50 pm
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Originally posted by Bix
Especially if your eyes are big and wide and bulge like a bullfrog.
Especially if your eyes are big and wide and bulge like a bullfrog.
LOL!!!!
Talking of which, check out these amusing caricatures of thyroid dysfunctions...
http://www.endocrinologist.com/thyroid.htm
Jul 24th 2004, 9:22 pm
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Re: Rather odd question...
Originally posted by Ulujain
Let's say someone has weird discomforts across their chest. By discomforts, I mean dull aches and twinges, more on the left side than the right. The hands tingle and there's a mild numbness in the arms. Occasional light-headedness and occasional cold sweat.
No real pain, no weakness, blood pressure is 134/76 and pulse is about 85-89.
With these symptoms I've described, what would you people think is going on?
Let's say someone has weird discomforts across their chest. By discomforts, I mean dull aches and twinges, more on the left side than the right. The hands tingle and there's a mild numbness in the arms. Occasional light-headedness and occasional cold sweat.
No real pain, no weakness, blood pressure is 134/76 and pulse is about 85-89.
With these symptoms I've described, what would you people think is going on?
It is a common stress/anxiety reaction. The clue is in the chest discomfort and tingling in the fingers.
Do you sigh often? That is another clue.
Best get checked out by your doctor though in case it is more serious. If she /He says it is OK then learn controlled breathing. I have met hundreds of people who hyperventilate. It becomes a vicious circle.
Lots of complicated tests can increase your anxiety so if your doctor reassures you try not to pursue it too far.
Good luck
G
Jul 26th 2004, 3:06 pm
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Just a heads up; I'm still here. I go to the doctor again tomorrow afternoon.
Film at 11.
Film at 11.
Jul 26th 2004, 3:09 pm
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Originally posted by Ulujain
Just a heads up; I'm still here. I go to the doctor again tomorrow afternoon.
Film at 11.
Just a heads up; I'm still here. I go to the doctor again tomorrow afternoon.
Film at 11.
Good to see you're still standing, was worrying for a bit....You feeling any better?
Jul 26th 2004, 3:50 pm
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Let us know how you get on. Hopefully it's nothing serious. If you are a little on the large side you really should try to lose some weight as obesity has serious implications for health. My husband is losing weight slowly but surely on a low carb diet by Charles Clarke. He doesn't feel deprived as he can eat egg, bacon etc and can have a glass of wine. Sorry if this sounds like a lecture but I'm a nurse - it's what we do. Pity my poor husband
Jul 27th 2004, 12:36 am
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Re: Rather odd question...
Originally posted by Ulujain
Let's say someone has weird discomforts across their chest. By discomforts, I mean dull aches and twinges, more on the left side than the right. The hands tingle and there's a mild numbness in the arms. Occasional light-headedness and occasional cold sweat.
No real pain, no weakness, blood pressure is 134/76 and pulse is about 85-89.
With these symptoms I've described, what would you people think is going on?
Let's say someone has weird discomforts across their chest. By discomforts, I mean dull aches and twinges, more on the left side than the right. The hands tingle and there's a mild numbness in the arms. Occasional light-headedness and occasional cold sweat.
No real pain, no weakness, blood pressure is 134/76 and pulse is about 85-89.
With these symptoms I've described, what would you people think is going on?
except I have natural low blood pressure. But thanks for the post, its acted as a kind of reminder, my doctor did ask me to go back for an ECT or something, and I haven't been yet !
oops.
Jul 27th 2004, 1:24 am
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Re: Rather odd question...
Originally posted by ABCDiamond
I thought you were talking about me then except I have natural low blood pressure.
But thanks for the post, its acted as a kind of reminder, my doctor did ask me to go back for an ECT or something, and I haven't been yet ! oops.
I thought you were talking about me then
except I have natural low blood pressure. But thanks for the post, its acted as a kind of reminder, my doctor did ask me to go back for an ECT or something, and I haven't been yet !
oops.
But as my mate, who is a doctor said:
"Renth, the human body isn't designed to last forever"
Cheers Doc.
Jul 27th 2004, 7:02 am
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I had something very similar last year. I also would wake up with a raceing heart which would not slow down for an hour or so over the course of several weeks. I was worried I had something like Tony Blair had last year, and got it checked out. The doctor said we all get moments when we have irregular heartbeats or missing beats, and these can make us feel dodgy when they happen - but if they persist beyond a day or two you need to got straight and see you doctor. Mine was put down to strees. It has not come back since thank god!
Jul 27th 2004, 2:55 pm
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Originally posted by Ulujain
Just a heads up; I'm still here. I go to the doctor again tomorrow afternoon.
Film at 11.
Just a heads up; I'm still here. I go to the doctor again tomorrow afternoon.
Film at 11.
Well let us know how it goes!
Jul 28th 2004, 3:12 am
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Well, the doctor says it isn't my heart. It's probably just stress. There's no irrythmia (sp?) or anything else bad that's heart-related.
Jul 28th 2004, 3:16 am
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Originally posted by Ulujain
Well, the doctor says it isn't my heart. It's probably just stress. There's no irrythmia (sp?) or anything else bad that's heart-related.
Well, the doctor says it isn't my heart. It's probably just stress. There's no irrythmia (sp?) or anything else bad that's heart-related.
I suspected hyperventilation.
If you want any advice send me a PM.
Best wishes
G
Jul 28th 2004, 3:18 am
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Originally posted by Grayling
Glad things are OK physically Ulujain.
I suspected hyperventilation.
If you want any advice send me a PM.
Best wishes
G
Glad things are OK physically Ulujain.
I suspected hyperventilation.
If you want any advice send me a PM.
Best wishes
G