paul_14
12-06-11, 21:21
Hi all, I posted around 2 years ago suffering from the same symptoms I'm currently experiencing.
Basically my main complaint is a forceful heartbeat that I constantly feel in my upper chest and neck. It is so strong that it moves the t-shirt I'm wearing, and I notice it more when I'm sitting still and trying to sleep. I have no chest pain, shortness of breath, and I recently (2 days ago) completed a 7 mile walk/light jog without any problems. Having said that, I am overweight (19st) and lead a fairly sedentary lifestyle.
I experienced these symptoms two years ago and after several ECGs with several doctors (and the A&E department), they could find nothing abnormal, and I put it down to anxiety. I do have a history of health anxiety, but I'm starting to wonder if there's a reason I'm experiencing these symptoms. I mean, sitting on the sofa, my heartrate is around 80-90, and after eating it's up to 110-120. Even if I stand up and walk into another room!
Is this anxiety getting it's hold of me? Is it normal to have a heartbeat that is physically visible and so constantly forceful and fast?
I am taking no medications, don't smoke and hardly drink, and have not drank since these symptoms have occurred. When I do calm myself down either by playing a video game or when I wake up in the morning, my heart rate is around 70 and not too forceful, but that is the only respite I can get.
Many thanks in advance for your replies
Basically my main complaint is a forceful heartbeat that I constantly feel in my upper chest and neck. It is so strong that it moves the t-shirt I'm wearing, and I notice it more when I'm sitting still and trying to sleep. I have no chest pain, shortness of breath, and I recently (2 days ago) completed a 7 mile walk/light jog without any problems. Having said that, I am overweight (19st) and lead a fairly sedentary lifestyle.
I experienced these symptoms two years ago and after several ECGs with several doctors (and the A&E department), they could find nothing abnormal, and I put it down to anxiety. I do have a history of health anxiety, but I'm starting to wonder if there's a reason I'm experiencing these symptoms. I mean, sitting on the sofa, my heartrate is around 80-90, and after eating it's up to 110-120. Even if I stand up and walk into another room!
Is this anxiety getting it's hold of me? Is it normal to have a heartbeat that is physically visible and so constantly forceful and fast?
I am taking no medications, don't smoke and hardly drink, and have not drank since these symptoms have occurred. When I do calm myself down either by playing a video game or when I wake up in the morning, my heart rate is around 70 and not too forceful, but that is the only respite I can get.
Many thanks in advance for your replies