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Had a bit of a heart scare Saturday.
Anon_64169 posted:
Hi guys.
I had a bit of a heart scare on Saturday. Was working on the computer, started to fill sick so I went and laid down. Started having pains in my jaw, wrist and chest, along with signs of nausea and sweating. Figured it an anxiety attack, so I rode it out without calling 911.
Ended up getting a longer than normal night's sleep, and woke up Sunday morning. Still having wrist pains, and having absolutely no energy, not wanting to get out of bed.
I'd try to get out of bed and do something, and after a few minutes, I'd be laying down again. After contacting a family friend, they suggested contacting the paramedics, so I did.
They took me to the ER to get some tests ran. Urine test, EKG and Chest X-Ray. Said the EKG and Chest X-Rays looked fine, so whatever it was, it wasn't a heart attack.
They let me leave with a diagnoses of sprain for the wrist pain, and unspecific chest pains.
So, we get to today and I have another longer than normal night's rest, and after a little while of sitting at the computer, I'm feeling exhausted again.
Has anyone else felt like this, and how long did it last?
I had a bit of a heart scare on Saturday. Was working on the computer, started to fill sick so I went and laid down. Started having pains in my jaw, wrist and chest, along with signs of nausea and sweating. Figured it an anxiety attack, so I rode it out without calling 911.
Ended up getting a longer than normal night's sleep, and woke up Sunday morning. Still having wrist pains, and having absolutely no energy, not wanting to get out of bed.
I'd try to get out of bed and do something, and after a few minutes, I'd be laying down again. After contacting a family friend, they suggested contacting the paramedics, so I did.
They took me to the ER to get some tests ran. Urine test, EKG and Chest X-Ray. Said the EKG and Chest X-Rays looked fine, so whatever it was, it wasn't a heart attack.
They let me leave with a diagnoses of sprain for the wrist pain, and unspecific chest pains.
So, we get to today and I have another longer than normal night's rest, and after a little while of sitting at the computer, I'm feeling exhausted again.
Has anyone else felt like this, and how long did it last?
6 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:Had a bit of a heart scare Saturday.Hi guys. <br /><br />I had a bit of a heart scare on Saturday. Was working on the computer, started to fill sick so I went and laid down. Started having pains in my jaw, wrist and chest, along with signs of nausea and sweating. Figured it an anxiety attack, so I rode it out without calling 911. <br /><br />Ended up getting a longer than normal night's sleep, and woke up Sunday morning. Still having wrist pains, and having absolutely no energy, not wanting to get out of bed. <br />I'd try to get out of bed and do something, and after a few minutes, I'd be laying down again. After contacting a family friend, they suggested contacting the paramedics, so I did. <br />They took me to the ER to get some tests ran. Urine test, EKG and Chest X-Ray. Said the EKG and Chest X-Rays looked fine, so whatever it was, it wasn't a heart attack. <br /><br />They let me leave with a diagnoses of sprain for the wrist pain, and unspecific chest pains. <br /><br />So, we get to today and I have another longer than normal night's rest, and after a little while of sitting at the computer, I'm feeling exhausted again. <br /><br />Has anyone else felt like this, and how long did it last?
BillH99 responded:
ER's are good for treating immediate problems that have strong indicators of what the problem is.
They are no good for diagnosing symptoms where the problem is not clear cut
Time to make an appointment with a doctor and start getting a full workup.
They are no good for diagnosing symptoms where the problem is not clear cut
Time to make an appointment with a doctor and start getting a full workup.
Report This| Share this:Had a bit of a heart scare Saturday.ER's are good for treating immediate problems that have strong indicators of what the problem is.<br /><br />They are no good for diagnosing symptoms where the problem is not clear cut<br /><br />Time to make an appointment with a doctor and start getting a full workup.
Which sort of doctor should I see? General / Family practice or a specialist?
Also what would a full workup consist of?
Thanks!
Also what would a full workup consist of?
Thanks!
Report This| Share this:Had a bit of a heart scare Saturday.Which sort of doctor should I see? General / Family practice or a specialist? <br /><br />Also what would a full workup consist of?<br /><br />Thanks!
I am not a medical professional. But the way that you described the exhaustion I started thinking of something like mono or hormonal problems in addition to possible heart problems.
Thus I suggest starting family doctor.
Depending on your age and medical history he might want to start with some testing or might have you start with a specialist that he feel most likely matches.
Also get a copy of your records from the ER. It might have something in it to give him a starting point.
Thus I suggest starting family doctor.
Depending on your age and medical history he might want to start with some testing or might have you start with a specialist that he feel most likely matches.
Also get a copy of your records from the ER. It might have something in it to give him a starting point.
Report This| Share this:Had a bit of a heart scare Saturday.I am not a medical professional. But the way that you described the exhaustion I started thinking of something like mono or hormonal problems in addition to possible heart problems.<br /><br />Thus I suggest starting family doctor.<br /><br />Depending on your age and medical history he might want to start with some testing or might have you start with a specialist that he feel most likely matches.<br /><br />Also get a copy of your records from the ER. It might have something in it to give him a starting point.
James Beckerman, MD, FACC responded:
It may be possible that your position at the computer, the light from the screen, or abnormal sleep patterns could be contributing to your symptoms if a cardiac cause is less likely?
It may also be that a further cardiac work-up could be appropriate, particularly if you develop symptoms with activity as well.
It may also be that a further cardiac work-up could be appropriate, particularly if you develop symptoms with activity as well.
Report This| Share this:Had a bit of a heart scare Saturday.It may be possible that your position at the computer, the light from the screen, or abnormal sleep patterns could be contributing to your symptoms if a cardiac cause is less likely?<br /><br />It may also be that a further cardiac work-up could be appropriate, particularly if you develop symptoms with activity as well.
brunosbud responded:
Listen to BillH99...A full workup is in order...Comprehensive Metabolic Panel, a Complete Blood Count, EKG, A1C (diabetes), C-Reactive Protein Test and Chest X-rays...Assume nothing and expect anything is the best attitude.
Good luck to you and be healthy.
Good luck to you and be healthy.
Report This| Share this:Had a bit of a heart scare Saturday.<b><i>Listen to</i> <i>BillH99</i>.</b>..A full workup is in order...<i>Comprehensive Metabolic Panel</i>, a <i>Complete Blood Count</i>, <i>EKG</i>, <i>A1C (diabetes)</i>, <i>C-Reactive Protein Test</i> and <i>Chest X-rays</i>...Assume nothing and expect anything is the best attitude. <br /><br />Good luck to you and be healthy.
Anon_64169 responded:
Thanks for the input everyone.
This moment was a pretty good wake-up call.
It's managed to get me to get over issues with going to the ER, and the dentist.
I was originally planning on visiting the dentist sometime this week, so I went ahead and made an appointment for an x-ray to source the jaw pain issue (seems it's the wisdom teeth), I'll be going back in two weeks for a more in-depth exam & cleaning. (How about that, after 10 years of not visiting the dentist, I go twice in a month.)
I'm making arrangements to visit a doctor next week, as I'm still feeling pretty crummy. In the morning, I feel sick to my stomach, and tired. Wouldn't mind this if I could get back to sleep and sleep it off. In the afternoon and evening, I start to feel a bit better, and then around 10pm or 11pm, I'm back to feeling completely drained.
Regarding the full workup: will I need to get the EKG & X-Ray again, since I already got those taken care of at the ER?
That's it for the updates, so far. I'm really appreciative for the input.
This moment was a pretty good wake-up call.
It's managed to get me to get over issues with going to the ER, and the dentist.
I was originally planning on visiting the dentist sometime this week, so I went ahead and made an appointment for an x-ray to source the jaw pain issue (seems it's the wisdom teeth), I'll be going back in two weeks for a more in-depth exam & cleaning. (How about that, after 10 years of not visiting the dentist, I go twice in a month.)
I'm making arrangements to visit a doctor next week, as I'm still feeling pretty crummy. In the morning, I feel sick to my stomach, and tired. Wouldn't mind this if I could get back to sleep and sleep it off. In the afternoon and evening, I start to feel a bit better, and then around 10pm or 11pm, I'm back to feeling completely drained.
Regarding the full workup: will I need to get the EKG & X-Ray again, since I already got those taken care of at the ER?
That's it for the updates, so far. I'm really appreciative for the input.
Report This| Share this:Had a bit of a heart scare Saturday.Thanks for the input everyone. <br /><br />This moment was a pretty good wake-up call.<br /><br /> It's managed to get me to get over issues with going to the ER, and the dentist. <br /><br />I was originally planning on visiting the dentist sometime this week, so I went ahead and made an appointment for an x-ray to source the jaw pain issue (seems it's the wisdom teeth), I'll be going back in two weeks for a more in-depth exam & cleaning. (How about that, after 10 years of not visiting the dentist, I go twice in a month.) <br /><br />I'm making arrangements to visit a doctor next week, as I'm still feeling pretty crummy. In the morning, I feel sick to my stomach, and tired. Wouldn't mind this if I could get back to sleep and sleep it off. In the afternoon and evening, I start to feel a bit better, and then around 10pm or 11pm, I'm back to feeling completely drained. <br /><br />Regarding the full workup: will I need to get the EKG & X-Ray again, since I already got those taken care of at the ER?<br /><br />That's it for the updates, so far. I'm really appreciative for the input.
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