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 Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2005 12:34 pm Post subject:
Do I need to see the doctor? (Heart palpitations)
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Last Wednesday, I noticed I started having Heart palpitations.
It would last for maybe 2 seconds (seems longer).
I would get a couple every few hours.
I didnt think it was a big deal, since I had worked out Tuesday, so I
figure maybe its a strain, or Im overally tired, etc.
But then it still happened on Thursday, and it still happened on
Friday.
On Saturday, I dont think it happened, a couple of times it felt like
it was ABOUT to happen, but it didnt.
It did not happen on Sunday either.
So far, it has not happened today (Monday) either. (knock on wood).
Do I still need to see a doctor?
Since it seems to have resolved itself.
My sleep patterns and food intake did not change at all last week. So
I have no idea what could have caused it.
I do have MVP, but with no backwash.
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| Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2005 9:14 pm Post subject:
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Jeff wrote:
| Quote: | Yeah, you should see your doctor.
Jeff
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But its over now, so what is the point of seeing the doctor?
Now that I am thinking about this, a few years ago...3-4years, I had
some chest discomfort. not pain.
Thinking back...maybe it was palpitations (dont remember).
It bothered me for a few days, I saw my doctor, he did the EKG. (they
stuck the pads on me for 10 seconds)
He said it was nothing.
Thats all he did, he didnt draw blood (if it was a heart attack, there
would be enzymes in my blood from it right?)
I think the samething might happen if I see him now. :(
What tests SHOULD he have done?
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William Wagner
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| Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2005 9:23 pm Post subject:
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In article <1119309246.961943.18300@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com>,
tforms1@yahoo.com wrote:
| Quote: | Jeff wrote:
Yeah, you should see your doctor.
Jeff
But its over now, so what is the point of seeing the doctor?
Now that I am thinking about this, a few years ago...3-4years, I had
some chest discomfort. not pain.
Thinking back...maybe it was palpitations (dont remember).
It bothered me for a few days, I saw my doctor, he did the EKG. (they
stuck the pads on me for 10 seconds)
He said it was nothing.
Thats all he did, he didnt draw blood (if it was a heart attack, there
would be enzymes in my blood from it right?)
I think the samething might happen if I see him now. :(
What tests SHOULD he have done?
Thanks!
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Bill
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| Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2005 11:42 pm Post subject:
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<tforms1@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1119309246.961943.18300@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
| Quote: | Jeff wrote:
Yeah, you should see your doctor.
Jeff
But its over now, so what is the point of seeing the doctor?
Now that I am thinking about this, a few years ago...3-4years, I had
some chest discomfort. not pain.
Thinking back...maybe it was palpitations (dont remember).
It bothered me for a few days, I saw my doctor, he did the EKG. (they
stuck the pads on me for 10 seconds)
He said it was nothing.
Thats all he did, he didnt draw blood (if it was a heart attack, there
would be enzymes in my blood from it right?)
I think the samething might happen if I see him now. :(
What tests SHOULD he have done?
Thanks!
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Perhaps he should have suggested counseling if you feel anxiety.
Cardiac enzymes do not persist for that long:
http://my.cardiovalens.com/articles/articledisplay.asp?articledetail_id=ot_enzymes&article_id=ot
And it does not take a long time to do an EKG.
You already know the right thing is to see the Dr. to check out if there is an
underlying problem. If everything does seem OK, you might look into treatment
for an anxiety disorder - which are common and which often have palpitations
as a symptom.
Bill |
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| Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2005 12:21 am Post subject:
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| Quote: | Do you live under a bridge? Don't you get it...We can't do a thing for
you.
Bill
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You dont have to do anything for me.
But I thought the point of a usenet group is to spread information and
to help people out.
Maybe someone could say "you might want to talk to your doctor about
giving you XYZ test, or maybe ABC test, etc"
One reason to come to a usenet group is to gain information and
knowledge. |
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| Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2005 12:23 am Post subject:
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| Quote: | And it does not take a long time to do an EKG.
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Yeah, but I get an EKG everytime I go for my yearly checkup. It just
seemed like a "normal" test, and not something "special" that you do if
someone comes in with chest discomfort.
"If everything does seem OK, you might look into treatment
for an anxiety disorder - which are common and which often have
palpitations
as a symptom. "
But this is something "intangible" no REAL way of finding out if it is
true.
Everyone is going through some sort of anxiety at all times.
I am having relationship problems, and work problems, yes, it is worse
than normal, but not HORRIBLE.
Its nothing that millions of people arent going through everyday.
Not everyone has a storybook marriage or a job like Trump, so its
pretty normal. |
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Bill
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| Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2005 1:22 am Post subject:
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<tforms1@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1119320636.186331.44310@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
| Quote: | And it does not take a long time to do an EKG.
Yeah, but I get an EKG everytime I go for my yearly checkup. It just
seemed like a "normal" test, and not something "special" that you do if
someone comes in with chest discomfort.
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You said you waited for several days. The Dr. did nothing medically
inappropriate. But if you wish to see another Dr. that is fine. But somehow
you are turning this into an excuse for seeing no Dr. at all - which makes no
sense.
And I'm suggesting if nothing shows up in that visit you ask about anxiety
disorder counseling - and there are ways of finding out if you likely have it.
In which case there are medications or couseling available. Or you can take a
chance that you do not have it and continue with possible problems. Anxiety
disorders are neither ralated directly to what is happening in your life nor
typically horrible.
Bill
| Quote: | "If everything does seem OK, you might look into treatment
for an anxiety disorder - which are common and which often have
palpitations
as a symptom. "
But this is something "intangible" no REAL way of finding out if it is
true.
Everyone is going through some sort of anxiety at all times.
I am having relationship problems, and work problems, yes, it is worse
than normal, but not HORRIBLE.
Its nothing that millions of people arent going through everyday.
Not everyone has a storybook marriage or a job like Trump, so its
pretty normal.
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| Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2005 2:43 am Post subject:
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| Quote: | You said you waited for several days. The Dr. did nothing medically
inappropriate. But if you wish to see another Dr. that is fine. But somehow
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No, I am sure he did everything right.
I am just not sure if its worthwhile seeing him.
But I will probably make an appointment to see a cardiologist this
week. (I am out of town for work)
| Quote: | you are turning this into an excuse for seeing no Dr. at all - which makes no
sense.
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You might be right...as I mentioned in my other post, work is kinda
"forcing" me to work long hours.
Plus with my insurance, its $40 for each doctor visit.
I know, these are dumb excuses.
| Quote: | disorder counseling - and there are ways of finding out if you likely have it.
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Really?
I thought anxity, depression, ADD, etc are some things that are very
tough to diagnose. and the typical symptoms are something that 90% of
people feel at one time or another.
| Quote: | Anxiety disorders are neither ralated directly to what is happening in your life nor typically horrible.
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I did not know that.
Thanks for the information, you have given me a lot to think about. |
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Bill
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| Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2005 5:50 am Post subject:
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<tforms1@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1119329039.622390.141580@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
| Quote: | You said you waited for several days. The Dr. did nothing medically
inappropriate. But if you wish to see another Dr. that is fine. But somehow
No, I am sure he did everything right.
I am just not sure if its worthwhile seeing him.
But I will probably make an appointment to see a cardiologist this
week. (I am out of town for work)
you are turning this into an excuse for seeing no Dr. at all - which makes
no
sense.
You might be right...as I mentioned in my other post, work is kinda
"forcing" me to work long hours.
Plus with my insurance, its $40 for each doctor visit.
I know, these are dumb excuses.
disorder counseling - and there are ways of finding out if you likely have
it.
Really?
I thought anxity, depression, ADD, etc are some things that are very
tough to diagnose. and the typical symptoms are something that 90% of
people feel at one time or another.
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Not always. A very clear example is social anxiety disorder where someone is
afraid of social situations. You would need to discuss your situation with an
experienced person.
Bill
| Quote: | Anxiety disorders are neither ralated directly to what is happening in your
life nor typically horrible.
I did not know that.
Thanks for the information, you have given me a lot to think about.
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Jeff
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| Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2005 11:33 pm Post subject:
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<tforms1@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1119309246.961943.18300@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
| Quote: | Jeff wrote:
Yeah, you should see your doctor.
Jeff
But its over now, so what is the point of seeing the doctor?
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You need your heart to pump to stay alive. We don't know if anything is
wrong. And we can't tell over the internet. You can have an arrythmia that
can kill you next week without warning.
| Quote: | Now that I am thinking about this, a few years ago...3-4years, I had
some chest discomfort. not pain.
Thinking back...maybe it was palpitations (dont remember).
It bothered me for a few days, I saw my doctor, he did the EKG. (they
stuck the pads on me for 10 seconds)
He said it was nothing.
Thats all he did, he didnt draw blood (if it was a heart attack, there
would be enzymes in my blood from it right?)
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I don't know. I didn't get your history back then nor did I examine you.
Jeff
| Quote: | I think the samething might happen if I see him now. :(
What tests SHOULD he have done?
Thanks!
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Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD
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| Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2005 8:48 am Post subject:
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tforms1@yahoo.com wrote:
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Last Wednesday, I noticed I started having Heart palpitations.
It would last for maybe 2 seconds (seems longer).
I would get a couple every few hours.
I didnt think it was a big deal, since I had worked out Tuesday, so I
figure maybe its a strain, or Im overally tired, etc.
But then it still happened on Thursday, and it still happened on
Friday.
On Saturday, I dont think it happened, a couple of times it felt like
it was ABOUT to happen, but it didnt.
It did not happen on Sunday either.
So far, it has not happened today (Monday) either. (knock on wood).
Do I still need to see a doctor?
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Andrew
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