| Re: All Heart Tests Negative...now what?!?!
Shell, I had the same type things when I was pregnant and after my child was born. Still have it to this day. Every heart test in the world was given . . . almost all . . . and they seriously think it is stress related. Stress can affect you in the weirdest ways. Lack of iron can also do this. Try taking an iron pill everyday. They are only about 7 dollars at CVS. I would let your doctor know that you are still worried. If it will ease your mind you can ask to be hooked up to a holter monitor. THis is a take home ekg type thing that read your heart constantly for seven days. Some 24 hours and you press the record button when you feel symptoms. You can also make a chart of what you were doing when your symptoms start. Where you anxious, lifting something heavy, after you eat . . . etc. Then show it to your doctor.
You should always follow up with your doctor for these types of worries and all things that are out of the ordinary. Search anxiety and panic attack on the internet, it's suprising how much these things can mimic heart trouble. I've even had panic attacks last for days. Reducing stress is important. It's a win win situation. If it turns out to be heart related - you've helped yourself. And if it is stress - you've also helped yourself! Hope this helps.
God bless!
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