Josie,
I'm sorry you are going through this! You may like to read some good news first:
"Irregular heart rhythms can also occur in "normal, healthy" hearts." (Cleveland Clinic)
When I read your question, I was wondering why you thought you have a "heart condition", as many times "racing heart" is not a sign of heart disease, but can be your reaction to stress or panic (as it sounded like you experienced with the room spinning).
Please, please go to the doctor. We do not know how old you are, if you are having any reactions to medication, if this is hormonal or an indicator of something more serious. It could be as simple as your electrolytes are not in balance. Do you know what your blood pressure is?
What is your fear of going to the doctor? Do you have a trusted doctor you like? If not, do any of your friends or co-workers have a doctor they can recommend?
Do you have any of these other symptoms (vertigo or other inner-ear condition)?
- Ringing or hissing in the ear
- Feeling of "fullness" or pressure in your ear
What about the following symptoms? (heart disease)
- Shortness of breath
- Fatigue, weakness
- Chest discomfort (pain or pressure)
And, what about these symptoms (panic attack)?
- numbness or tingling
- sweating
- feeling of intense fear, panic or anxiety
If you answered "yes" to any of the symptoms above, it does not mean you have this disease; they are guides to help you talk with your doctor.
The good news is that all of these conditions above are treatable!
The sooner you see the doctor, the more your mind will be at ease, the sooner you can get treatment (if needed). If you do have a condition, it could be less complicated if detected and treated sooner (rather than later).
Best wishes---please come back and let us know how you are doing!
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Josie,
I'm sorry you are going through this! You may like to read some good news first:
"Irregular heart rhythms can also occur in "normal, healthy" hearts." (Cleveland Clinic)
When I read your question, I was wondering why you thought you have a "heart condition", as many times "racing heart" is not a sign of heart disease, but can be your reaction to stress or panic (as it sounded like you experienced with the room spinning).
Please, please go to the doctor. We do not know how old you are, if you are having any reactions to medication, if this is hormonal or an indicator of something more serious. It could be as simple as your electrolytes are not in balance. Do you know what your blood pressure is?
What is your fear of going to the doctor? Do you have a trusted doctor you like? If not, do any of your friends or co-workers have a doctor they can recommend?
Do you have any of these other symptoms (vertigo or other inner-ear condition)?
- Ringing or hissing in the ear
- Feeling of "fullness" or pressure in your ear
What about the following symptoms? (heart disease)
- Shortness of breath
- Fatigue, weakness
- Chest discomfort (pain or pressure)
And, what about these symptoms (panic attack)?
- numbness or tingling
- sweating
- feeling of intense fear, panic or anxiety
If you answered "yes" to any of the symptoms above, it does not mean you have this disease; they are guides to help you talk with your doctor.
The good news is that all of these conditions above are treatable!
The sooner you see the doctor, the more your mind will be at ease, the sooner you can get treatment (if needed). If you do have a condition, it could be less complicated if detected and treated sooner (rather than later).
Best wishes---please come back and let us know how you are doing!
October 26, 2008 - 6:20amThis Comment
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