Orange Lightning
12-12-12, 21:30
Hello peeps, sorry to whip a dead horse, but since I have an ongoing problem, I feel I should vent it further until I can get "official" peace of mind from my local GP. They're queued back until next week (and that was booked 3 weeks ago!) so you can imagine I'm a bit worried about my health worsening in that long waiting time..!
For the last week I've had some concerns about my chest. About a month and a half ago I gave up weightlifting (a beginner's programme) after suffering similar symptoms. However I may have jumped the gun too soon in trying to return to the gym, as the symptoms have come flooding back. I keep trying to tell myself it's all in the muscles, not the heart, but I also keep telling myself "don't be so naive... it's the heart for sure, you have a matter of hours to fix this or else you will die..!"
I feel like I get constant mini spasms across my chest, especially along the left side. There is sometimes pain, but luckily not too often, and it usually occurs near my armpits or switches to the right side or my back for some reason. My arms and hands feel numb - sometimes even heavy - and my front as a whole feels rather tight, to the point I notice my heartbeat more, and I keep putting my hands to my chest to make sure I'm ok. That last symptom is the only one I'm certain is down to anxiety; when all the others kick in, I begin to shiver and tremble uncontrollably, even in warm conditions.
The spasms are the scariest things; I've heard how heart valves e.t.c can get blocked or that heart attacks can occur, and no pain is ever noticed. An ECG 3 months back claims I'm ok, and a string of recent blood tests say I'm clear too. Furthermore my blood pressure is lower than average. I will say I've had a very stressful time recently in social terms, but I'm usually quite happy-go-lucky unless it's really bad... er, like recently..!
It should all say "muscle problem." I want it to be muscle problems, but what if the muscle is the heart? Has anyone else felt similar ways to myself, whether or not they believe they've been injured? Please help, I'm beginning to feel like I'm losing control, especially since some of my spasms have had me doubled-over and on my knees. :weep:
For the last week I've had some concerns about my chest. About a month and a half ago I gave up weightlifting (a beginner's programme) after suffering similar symptoms. However I may have jumped the gun too soon in trying to return to the gym, as the symptoms have come flooding back. I keep trying to tell myself it's all in the muscles, not the heart, but I also keep telling myself "don't be so naive... it's the heart for sure, you have a matter of hours to fix this or else you will die..!"
I feel like I get constant mini spasms across my chest, especially along the left side. There is sometimes pain, but luckily not too often, and it usually occurs near my armpits or switches to the right side or my back for some reason. My arms and hands feel numb - sometimes even heavy - and my front as a whole feels rather tight, to the point I notice my heartbeat more, and I keep putting my hands to my chest to make sure I'm ok. That last symptom is the only one I'm certain is down to anxiety; when all the others kick in, I begin to shiver and tremble uncontrollably, even in warm conditions.
The spasms are the scariest things; I've heard how heart valves e.t.c can get blocked or that heart attacks can occur, and no pain is ever noticed. An ECG 3 months back claims I'm ok, and a string of recent blood tests say I'm clear too. Furthermore my blood pressure is lower than average. I will say I've had a very stressful time recently in social terms, but I'm usually quite happy-go-lucky unless it's really bad... er, like recently..!
It should all say "muscle problem." I want it to be muscle problems, but what if the muscle is the heart? Has anyone else felt similar ways to myself, whether or not they believe they've been injured? Please help, I'm beginning to feel like I'm losing control, especially since some of my spasms have had me doubled-over and on my knees. :weep: