Heart worries, help appreciated

[its1111]

Hi all,

I would really appreciate anyone who could take time to reply. I suffer with HA, though it went away for many years. Unfortunately it has resurfaced and I am very concerned about possible heart issues. I do have some tachycardia problems, but lately I have had major arm pain, dizziness, nausea, reflux, shortness of breath, etc. I realize these also coincide with anxiety, but the symptoms are happening when I’m not anxious. I made the mistake of looking online, and of course all these are symptoms of an impending heart attack.
I guess I’m so exhausted from questioning the possibility of something bad happening, and also convincing myself I am being unrealistic.

[nomorepanic]

Hi

This is just a courtesy reply to let you know that your post was moved from its original place to a sub-forum that is more relevant to your issue.

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Please also read this post:

http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=213239

[nomorepanic]

You don't have to be anxious to get symptoms though

[ankietyjoe]

Furthermore, reflux alone can cause significant pain all across your chest and down your arm, it can also cause nausea and definitely causes significant shortness of breath.

[its1111]

Yes, you're right. I've dealt with reflux for so many years and I just can't get it under control. It seems to be much worse lately as well... I can typically tell reflux arm pain and this is much different. My realistic mind says it must be a pinched nerve. I have a toddler, so I'm guessing it may be from carrying him.

[Fishmanpa]

I realize these also coincide with anxiety, but the symptoms are happening when I’m not anxious.

Remember...

Anxiety is like a campfire. When you're in the midst of a spiral the fire is burning bright and hot. When the flames die down, there's still a bed of red hot coals burning away just waiting for some more fuel. You may not feel anxious but your body is still on high alert and has a bed of hot anxiety coals inside just waiting to flare up. Just like a campfire, the hot coals of anxiety take a long time to finally go out.

Positive thoughts

[Josht]

I had very similar issues a few months ago. I found out that LOW acid can cause heartburn. Started eating fermented foods almost daily and the heartburn went away. I like kimchi, but there is also sauerkraut and other fermented vegetables. Worth a shot.

There is a test for stomach acid with betaine hci that you can find outlined online.

Best of luck.


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