Anxiety

[Changeling43]

Hi all, I’m new to the group. I am looking for a bit of support and advice on knowing what pain I should be worried about and what I can ignore. I am unable to physically join a group currently so just trying to stop being so worried about every little twinge I feel. I don’t really want to use the GTN spray unless it’s really necessary but I seem to be constantly thinking I’m going to die. I had a stent fitted about 3 weeks ago but have only just got the rehabilitation dvd through so am starting that today.

Thanks All

[64AF]

Hi I have had two heart attacks so if I get central upper chest pain that feels heavy or like an elephant is sitting on my chest I follow Drs advice if it’s a stabbing pain it usually goes away or I have pulled something doing exercise or lifting be cautious and talk to your health care provider it’s natural to be worried I still get the worries when I have a twinge

[Changeling43 in reply to 64AF]

Thankyou so much, stabbing pains are exactly what I have been experiencing. That’s really set my mind at ease.

[russino1]

i had stents fitted 4.5 weeks ago after having had a HA (i’m 45)

for the first 3 weeks i had quite a lot of odd sensations and discomfort. went into A&E twice owing to this!

they were very isolated in centre of chest (was like a numbness and tightness. i could put my finger on where pain was - it wasn’t like when i had the HA and spread across whole chest) and then occasional a warming (like heart burn)

cardiologist advice to me was that, if i’m able to identify the pain then it’s very unlikely to be my heart. they said i should expect some aches and pains (and twinges)

mentally i was exactly the same. i really struggled in firsts 3 weeks but each day i worry less

i have started doing much more cardio work over last 7 day’s and now I’m up-to a 50min walk a day and for past 3/4 days i’ve had hardly any odd sensations.

bottom line thought. if you are in any doubt call 999! don’t think you are wasting anyone’s time.

all the best

[Changeling43 in reply to russino1]

Thanks, that definitely makes me feel better and more confident. Good health