Worried about Heart Attack

[Jamie123]

I would agree with that; particularly there was the infamous case of Andrew Wakefield (MMR linked to autism) which was fabricated for his own reasons. I'm not saying that's the case with the cholesterol makes them live longer study - but certainly I've never heard of anything like that even being suggested before haha

Personally Pregablin is causing MASSIVE issues in thepart of the UK that I'm from. Its the Nr 1 drug of abuse here. Its becoming a CD along with Gabapentin in due course. However, I think that will do very little for those who really want to abuse it.

I didnt really think that it would be better to have FH but I was just trying to use that study in my mind to tell myself it isnt as bad as the 85% article I read until I can go to the doctor.

[Fishmanpa]

Jamie, here's the deal. Heart disease, high BP and cholesterol issues run in my family. I ended up with it as well as a few other relatives. Was it totally due to hereditary factors? NOPE! I'm ultimately responsible. Honestly, I never gave it a 2nd thought growing up as I don't and didn't have HA. I partied hearty, smoked, drank etc. Frankly, that's what did it. Had I lived a healthy lifestyle from my youth, I possibly would have developed issues from familial reasons but who knows Too late now! That said, I'm proof that one can survive and manage well with lifestyle changes and meds.

The bottom line is you're young and have the opportunity now to make life decisions and lifestyle choices to help you avoid physical issues in the future.

Positive thoughts

[Jamie123]

Jamie, here's the deal. Heart disease, high BP and cholesterol issues run in my family. I ended up with it as well as a few other relatives. Was it totally due to hereditary factors? NOPE! I'm ultimately responsible. Honestly, I never gave it a 2nd thought growing up as I don't and didn't have HA. I partied hearty, smoked, drank etc. Frankly, that's what did it. Had I lived a healthy lifestyle from my youth, I possibly would have developed issues from familial reasons but who knows Too late now! That said, I'm proof that one can survive and manage well with lifestyle changes and meds.

The bottom line is you're young and have the opportunity now to make life decisions and lifestyle choices to help you avoid physical issues in the future.

Positive thoughts

Yeah you are right I will look into getting an appointment soon and making sure thats I have the best treatment possible whether that be diet changes or medication. I am just worried that as I am overweight and usually stress a lot I could have done irreparable damage and could have CHD at 22

[Jamie123]

In the past few days I have been worried about this https://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=226601 and now I am really worried that while I am sleeping something bad may happen due to my heart being damaged or my arteries being blocked. This is due to the fact I have had several symptoms today including discomfort in left side shoulder and arm discomfort in chest, severe nausea(currently), pins and needles, feeling strong heartbeat in my stomach, nausea when lying down on right side and a feeling of breathlessness at times and also headache at times especially when in certain positions and bending over. I am really panicking this will be the end of me and dont know what to do so I thought I would write to see if anyone has any advice.

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Also the nausea I experience is mainly when sitting or lying down and often goes away at least partially when I stand up. Also when I stood up I felt a sharp (moderate pain) in the middle of my chest which quickly came and went and also dizziness with neck discomfort. I dont know what to do

[girlfrommanila]

Get yourself checked by a doctor so you don't have to worry anymore.

[Elen]

Hi

This is just a courtesy reply to let you know that your thread was merged with another of your threads.

Please when posting on similar topics add it onto your previous post rather than starting a new one.

It is nothing personal it is just to make it easier for people to follow your story and to give you advice as a whole.

Elen

[RadioGaGa]

Jamie

Go and get your cholesterol checked. Even the most experienced Cardiologist on the planet could not give you a diagnosis on here. Without knowing your cholesterol you don't know where you stand.

The chest pains etc are probably your anxiety playing up.

But please see your doctor regarding everything you've posted in this thread.

Good luck