Advice please, newbie

[Mpove]

I'm struggling with dizziness and a heavy feeling in my chest, my resting HR is around 65 but just walking the kids to school today felt so dizzy/ lightheaded and I could feel my pulse racing. I'm not pushing myself just walking normally but I'm freaking out as on weds (early hours I passed out) went to gp on Thursday and said about the fainting (has happened before but always had a trigger) went and had a ECG and it came bk abnormal. The gp has told me no driving and to take it easy until I see a cardiologist. I don't know exactly what my ecg said but the nurse said it still showed the same issues as my previous one (paramedics came out to me during covid) didn't have it investigated as covid was rife at that point. On the paramedic ECG it said a few things, partially blocked right bundle, possible left atrial enlargement and moderate ST depression.

I've got 3 small children and I'm supposed to be starting a new job and I'm freaking out a bit I'm only 34. Thanks all.

[Mpove]

Thank you for your reply, that is very helpful! I guessed it couldn't be that terrible otherwise I would have had a trip to the hospital after my ecg. Im not very good at waiting but having you explain the ecg helps massively! Thank u again.

[Mpove]

I will thank you so much, you really have put my mind at ease, was worrying so much because they told me no work n no driving ect but now I'm just in limbo.

[Boxroad]

I had an ecg in November last year and was sent to A&E I needed up having ct scan of heart then ended up in Basildon hospital for cardio angiogram not as bad as was expecting, now on pills to control, I get dizzy spells as well where the room will spin, does you dizziness happen after a shower or washing your hair? I sweat a lot on my head when I sleep and it gets in my ears that go towards the dizziness. The main thing is try not to stress,

[Mpove in reply to Boxroad]

I haven't noticed it getting too bad when getting out the shower or anything, it's pretty constant and gets worse with movement /exercise. I'm trying not to worry about it but it's very difficult not to 😔

[S11m]

You have a problem - so being told that none of your symptoms indicates anything serious is not helpful!Dizziness normally indicates inadequate supply of oxygen or fuel to the brain - this might be due to low blood flow, low blood oxygen or low blood sugar - so it could, potentially, be a respiratory or dietary problem.

[bee2]

While you are waiting to see a cardiologist you could buy a SP 02 and heart rate monitor. I have issues with dizziness too and find keeping an eye on heart rate and oxygen levels is a good thing to keep a log of to take with you.

[Arnika]

Wellcome, Mpove, I am so sorry to hear that you are left with no definite diagnosis when obviously, you need urgent help. Covid, or no Covid, urgent services are still there ,when you really need them. I was in a similar situation last october, and was admitted to hospital, and treated in cardiac ward during the height of Covid.

One thing occured to me that you might need 24hour ECG, because the kind paramedics do, not always show the true picture. I was told that by the paramedic on call after they took my ECG at home, that it might not be enough, so after further advice from their duty doctor I was taken to AE and admitted to the cardiac ward.

Fainting and dizziness need to be treated seriously, especially when you have young family to look after, so the next time when it happens, call 111 and talk to them, They have doctors on call and they will check what needs to be done. I am so sorry that you are going through this.

[Mpove in reply to Arnika]

Thank you for your reply, the dizziness is pretty much constant worse when I'm active. I would liked to have had a phone call to arrange my appointment with cardiology by now I think I will end up going A&E at this rate as a week on I still feel poorly and I'm no further. I've got to take the blood pressure monitor bk to the surgery tomorrow and give in my results, (normal BP) but tonight it picked up a irregular heartbeat which is interesting.I just want some answers. Thank u again.