karlyo
25-03-13, 17:59
Hi everyone,
I am an old poster...I havent posted for so long because I thought I had beaten ths and had been symptom free for a long time. Now things are bad.
About 6 weeks ago I went to a&e for something minor, and they did an ecg. Never had one before, but it was abnormal. They did another, also abnormal. I ended up spending the day on the ward having multiple tests, and eventually they found a hole in my heart. They say it has been there since birth but needs further investigation, and in the meantime to carry on as normal. I am waiting for tests right now.
I have not been able to carry on as normal. Since finding out, my breathing has been awful. I am over breathing, thinking about my breathing, and shallow breathing so I feel like I cant catch my breath. This causes tightness in my upper body and pains in my chest which make me fear for my heart.
I am also completely fuzzy in the head, feel like Im detached and dreaming, watching myself carry out tasks. I feel dizzy and lightheaded.
The worse thing is, I cant exercise. I am active normally but since finding out I have stopped, not because I physically cant but becuase Im too anxious. I tried so hard and pushed myself and then felt sick, couldnt breathe and thought I was having a heart attack. Now I feel so lazy and horrible. Even a brisk walk leaves me feeling like I cant catch my breath.
I have tried long hot baths and reassuring myself I am ok and ths is just anxiety. It isnt working and I feel really quite low and scared. I just dont really know what to do. Any advice?
I am an old poster...I havent posted for so long because I thought I had beaten ths and had been symptom free for a long time. Now things are bad.
About 6 weeks ago I went to a&e for something minor, and they did an ecg. Never had one before, but it was abnormal. They did another, also abnormal. I ended up spending the day on the ward having multiple tests, and eventually they found a hole in my heart. They say it has been there since birth but needs further investigation, and in the meantime to carry on as normal. I am waiting for tests right now.
I have not been able to carry on as normal. Since finding out, my breathing has been awful. I am over breathing, thinking about my breathing, and shallow breathing so I feel like I cant catch my breath. This causes tightness in my upper body and pains in my chest which make me fear for my heart.
I am also completely fuzzy in the head, feel like Im detached and dreaming, watching myself carry out tasks. I feel dizzy and lightheaded.
The worse thing is, I cant exercise. I am active normally but since finding out I have stopped, not because I physically cant but becuase Im too anxious. I tried so hard and pushed myself and then felt sick, couldnt breathe and thought I was having a heart attack. Now I feel so lazy and horrible. Even a brisk walk leaves me feeling like I cant catch my breath.
I have tried long hot baths and reassuring myself I am ok and ths is just anxiety. It isnt working and I feel really quite low and scared. I just dont really know what to do. Any advice?