Carotid artery

[Jane3285]

My carotid artery has been pulsating really badly lately. It feels like it's going to burst. Also it makes my arms go numb and tingly. Does anyone else experience this? It's rather worrying as I've researched it and it can apparently be a symptom of an oncoming stroke!!

[Hopeful-Tinkerbell]

Have you discussed this with your doctor? Have you had your carotid artery checked? I’m not sure your age but it is something that is checked regularly as we age. It’s always better to be safe then sorry.

If your doctor has said it’s fine you need to listen to that. I do feel throbbing in my heart, neck etc. My anxiety stimulating in my nervous system makes me feel every little thing. Irrefutable or premature heart beats etc. The pulsing can be caused by anxiety or diet including caffeine etc. Any new symptoms should be discussed with your doctor. I keep a notepad because my anxiety also causes me to be forgetful. 🤔

So it’s always better to be safe then sorry. You know your body. You know what’s right. Could this be anxiety? Yes. Is it anxiety? I can’t say for sure. That’s the problem with anxiety. It is not only miserable but it’s symptoms often mimic other way more serious conditions such as heart disease or stroke etc. I hope you get the answers you need. ❤️

[Jane3285 in reply to Hopeful-Tinkerbell]

Hi . I'm at the drs tommorrow so will mention it. I know I can be forgetful too. My blood pressure is low so perhaps it's linked to that?

[Hopeful-Tinkerbell in reply to Jane3285]

I’m not sure about your BO doing that. I guess it would depend on how low. Let us know how it goes.

[Jane3285 in reply to Hopeful-Tinkerbell]

Thankyou for asking. Well she did another ECG which was fine, checked my blood pressure. Still low but she said it's probably normal for my size. Had blood tests. Just got to wait till friday for my results. Also took my weight. I explained about my carotid artery throbbing and she didn't seem concerned. Also she said my palpitations are likely to be benign as my heart sounded good. My blood pressure is 90/60 so no different to the last time I was there

[Hopeful-Tinkerbell in reply to Jane3285]

As for my previous typo I meant BP but I guess you may want to keep a check on your BO as well. 😜 my blood pressure runs the same as yours. Although the last couple times I’ve been to doctor mine has been up for me but not abnormal. You should even try an antacid. I know that sounds odd but it’s in the same area and can cause it. I’m glad your heart test came back okay.

[Jane3285 in reply to Hopeful-Tinkerbell]

Thankyou. Antacid is a good idea. Well that's the 5th ECG I've had. You'd hope if there was a problem they'd have picked it up by now. Will have to see what blood results say. The dr didn't seem concerned. She was alot more thorough than the rude Dr. I think I'll stick with her from now on.

[Hopeful-Tinkerbell in reply to Jane3285]

Good idea to stick with new doctor. I’m sure you are okay. Your EKG would show something but blood work is also reliable. If you continue to have problems you could even request a 24hour monitor. It sounds like to me though your doctor was very thorough. Now it’s a matter of treating your anxiety instead of a heart problem you don’t have. That’s actually very good news. Your primary doctor can help get you the care you need. Still praying for blood work to be fine. I’m sure it is. I truly wish you well.

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I’ve had it last few days too, feels like a muscle spasm in my neck, dunno if it’s cause I am always staring at a computer and my causing my neck tension. To me it’s a new symptom I’ve only just got.

[Jane3285 in reply to Hidden]

Mines fairly new too. At drs tommorrow though so see what she says

[xrosstheh]

How did it go?

[Jane3285 in reply to xrosstheh]

Thankyou for asking. Well she did another ECG which was fine, checked my blood pressure. Still low but she said it's probably normal for my size. Had blood tests. Just got to wait till friday for my results. Also took my weight. I explained about my carotid artery throbbing and she didn't seem concerned. Also she said my palpitations are likely to be benign as my heart sounded good.