tom morrow
10-12-2008, 08:03 PM
Over about the last four years I have had these pains in my chest from time to time. The odd thing is that, the pains a lot of times feel different. Sometimes they are dull pains I can pinpoint with two fingers, other times they are sharp pains. I never have shortness of breath or any other symptoms. Does not get worse with exertion.
I have had 2 ekgs, that were "normal"
does it sound cardiac?
I have had 2 ekgs, that were "normal"
does it sound cardiac?
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Beefsteak
10-12-2008, 08:58 PM
Sometimes they are dull pains I can pinpoint with two fingers, other times they are sharp pains. I never have shortness of breath or any other symptoms. Does not get worse with exertion.
I have had 2 ekgs, that were "normal"
Tom,
At this point you are the best judge. If you are worried you need to see a DR. You show doubts about your condition and, for some reason, have had 2x ECGs.
Rather than guess what the pains might be you should ask yourself "Am I in high-risk group?"
Work this out yourself by asking these questions:
What is my age and gender?
Family history of heart disease?
Overweight?
Smoker or have smoked?
Blood pressure kept under control?
Diet - good diet with fresh fruit and vegetables
Exercise routinely?
A Drinker?
Do I know my Cholesterol levels?
How do I feel after running up a flight of stairs?
These are standard questions your GP would want answers to before deciding on the next step. That might be to put you on the bench for a physical, or to order some more tests.
Beefsteak
I have had 2 ekgs, that were "normal"
Tom,
At this point you are the best judge. If you are worried you need to see a DR. You show doubts about your condition and, for some reason, have had 2x ECGs.
Rather than guess what the pains might be you should ask yourself "Am I in high-risk group?"
Work this out yourself by asking these questions:
What is my age and gender?
Family history of heart disease?
Overweight?
Smoker or have smoked?
Blood pressure kept under control?
Diet - good diet with fresh fruit and vegetables
Exercise routinely?
A Drinker?
Do I know my Cholesterol levels?
How do I feel after running up a flight of stairs?
These are standard questions your GP would want answers to before deciding on the next step. That might be to put you on the bench for a physical, or to order some more tests.
Beefsteak
tom morrow
10-12-2008, 09:15 PM
i am 30 years old, overweight, I dont smoke, and drink maybe 1 drink a week. these twinges come while i am at rest and do not get worse with exertion.
i appreciate your response, but am hoping someone will give me an idea of what this may be.
i appreciate your response, but am hoping someone will give me an idea of what this may be.
Beefsteak
10-12-2008, 10:47 PM
Tom,
Pain associated with the heart often spreads into the upper chest, neck and arms.
Often there is a dull sensitivity there not unlike arthritis.
Your GP would be interested in your blood pressure, and would want to know what medication you are on.
After a full physical he might order a blood test incl. cholesterol.
Exertion as in a "stress test" is not mild exertion - it's to test your limiting level.
What they do is get your heart rate up to your age-based level and see that it can deliver at that level. For someone 30yo that means a HR about 160bpm.
I would not try that especially if you have some doubts, and don't exercise regularly.
30 is a very young age to have any heart problem, so from that viewpoint it's very unlikely, but since its so vital it needs to be checked out.
Cheers
Pain associated with the heart often spreads into the upper chest, neck and arms.
Often there is a dull sensitivity there not unlike arthritis.
Your GP would be interested in your blood pressure, and would want to know what medication you are on.
After a full physical he might order a blood test incl. cholesterol.
Exertion as in a "stress test" is not mild exertion - it's to test your limiting level.
What they do is get your heart rate up to your age-based level and see that it can deliver at that level. For someone 30yo that means a HR about 160bpm.
I would not try that especially if you have some doubts, and don't exercise regularly.
30 is a very young age to have any heart problem, so from that viewpoint it's very unlikely, but since its so vital it needs to be checked out.
Cheers