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Shortness of breath and pounding heart?

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Hi, for the last week or so I have been feeling extremely short of breath both at rest, but is exacerbated by exercise. My heart is also constantly pounding, its not beating any faster than usual but it just feels like its working a lot harder and I can hear it at all times of the day, and also feel it throughout my body as well as see it in my neck. I also sometimes get chest pains.

I am 21 and lead a relatively health lifestyle, but I am also in recovery of anorexia nervosa. I am really really concerned there is something wrong with my heart, like heart failure or mitral valve prolapse or something like that.

The problem is I can't currently go to the doctors because our country is in lockdown due to corona virus. I did go to the doctors about 2 weeks ago and my blood pressure is normal and he listened to my heart but at that time I didn't mention all the symptoms I had been having.

I am really concerned and any advice or help would be appreciated.

Thanks!

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Try to go back to the doctor as soon as the lockdown ends. This time tell him every symptom you are having, including that you are recovering from anorexia. If it is too difficult to tell him, you can make a list of your symptoms and history of anorexia and hand it to him to read. This may be easier for you.

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U would recommend to get and oximeter delivered to really keep a check on the oxygen readings and pulse rate. So you have enough data yo tell to your doctor about.

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Hi sarah, I'm sorry you are not able to get into your doctor right now because of lock down.Have you called him to let him know what you are experiencing?? He may be able to do an

online visit or give you some reassurance by phone since he has just seen you recently.

I am not a doctor but deal with my daughter who goes through the same issues.

She too is Anorexic. At times feels short of breath as well as fast heart rate. Her pressure is

always low but her oxygen levels are great even when having the symptoms.

Her primary doctor sent her to a Cardiologist to have a workup and said nothing was wrong with her heart organically. Her heart was just deconditioned because of her inactive lifestyle.

When your doctor listened to your heart, he would have been able to pick up MVP or the

signs of heart failure. Looking over your past posts, I see that you suffer from Health Anxiety which could be contributing to your present symptoms.

Again, since I am not a doctor, I would suggest you calling in and explaining the shortness of breath and pounding heart. Let him address the matter. No one else is qualified to do this

but your doctor who knows your health history. Know that I care and wish you well :) xx

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