helen__w
28-08-05, 01:10
Hi
My chest pain has been SO bad these last couple of days that I fear having a heart attack!
I know how stupid that is I have had:
An ECG - which was fine
A Chest X-ray - which didn't show any problems
Had several docs check me with a stethescope - all say its fine
I have an 'excellent' resting heart rate according to those calculators
But I feel consumed with this fear that I'm about to have a heart attack! I feel like I'm losing control a bit - first there was my swallowing which has no medical problem and now this! Why is that you can start having one problem and then end up with others along the way? It is so frustrating and I feel like a hypochondriac - but the pain is real and frightning! I know deep down that it cant be a heart attack as I've had it for so long and had all these tests and I have acid reflux but it doesnt stop the crazy thoughts when its late or I am on my own! I stay up so late anyway - but now even longer because some how I think I can stay in control of my heart if I am awake how stupid!
Sorry to ramble on a bit but I felt so happy the other day when I found out there wasnt a physical problem with my swallowing and now I feel like I am being pulled right back down again with my paranoia!
Helen x
My chest pain has been SO bad these last couple of days that I fear having a heart attack!
I know how stupid that is I have had:
An ECG - which was fine
A Chest X-ray - which didn't show any problems
Had several docs check me with a stethescope - all say its fine
I have an 'excellent' resting heart rate according to those calculators
But I feel consumed with this fear that I'm about to have a heart attack! I feel like I'm losing control a bit - first there was my swallowing which has no medical problem and now this! Why is that you can start having one problem and then end up with others along the way? It is so frustrating and I feel like a hypochondriac - but the pain is real and frightning! I know deep down that it cant be a heart attack as I've had it for so long and had all these tests and I have acid reflux but it doesnt stop the crazy thoughts when its late or I am on my own! I stay up so late anyway - but now even longer because some how I think I can stay in control of my heart if I am awake how stupid!
Sorry to ramble on a bit but I felt so happy the other day when I found out there wasnt a physical problem with my swallowing and now I feel like I am being pulled right back down again with my paranoia!
Helen x