Willyman
30-03-07, 13:55
Just a couple questions...
Back in January, I started having what I believe to have panic attacks. I have visited the ER twice, my doctor once, and a cardiologist once. I had ECG's and bloodwork done both times I went to the ER, and all tests came back normal. The cardiologist fitted me with a heart monitor, that I wore for a month to record my heart rhythms when I had symptoms or an attack. Of course, nothing out of the ordinary was found. So after all of this trouble, I basically gave up and tried to admit to myself it was anxiety and would pass.
Ever since this started I've had some health anxiety over it and began to notice things that my heart does. I noticed that I could see my heart beat at the base of my neck, where the collarbones meet. This I'm supposing is completely normal, but I thought it was odd I never noticed it before. Also, sometimes when I get out of a chair or run up steps, my heart starts to thump hard enough for me to feel it in my chest and throat. I haven't had any attacks since the beginning of February and I keep telling myself that I'm fine. Truth be told, I generally won't ever see a doctor unless I'm extremely ill.
So my question is, Should I go to the doctor to get more tests done, like a stress test, etc. or are the tests that have been run already enough to rule any problems out?
Thanks for your time and apologies for the many details! -Will
Back in January, I started having what I believe to have panic attacks. I have visited the ER twice, my doctor once, and a cardiologist once. I had ECG's and bloodwork done both times I went to the ER, and all tests came back normal. The cardiologist fitted me with a heart monitor, that I wore for a month to record my heart rhythms when I had symptoms or an attack. Of course, nothing out of the ordinary was found. So after all of this trouble, I basically gave up and tried to admit to myself it was anxiety and would pass.
Ever since this started I've had some health anxiety over it and began to notice things that my heart does. I noticed that I could see my heart beat at the base of my neck, where the collarbones meet. This I'm supposing is completely normal, but I thought it was odd I never noticed it before. Also, sometimes when I get out of a chair or run up steps, my heart starts to thump hard enough for me to feel it in my chest and throat. I haven't had any attacks since the beginning of February and I keep telling myself that I'm fine. Truth be told, I generally won't ever see a doctor unless I'm extremely ill.
So my question is, Should I go to the doctor to get more tests done, like a stress test, etc. or are the tests that have been run already enough to rule any problems out?
Thanks for your time and apologies for the many details! -Will