Hi, could anyone relate, no idea what could be wrong with me...heart related.

[TruthSeeker87]

Hi, well...I'm 36 male, light smoker, I don't drink anymore or very rarely few beers, weight and height is perfect, I do not exercise or move alot...mostly spend my time in bed on the mobile phone and have been for years, don't go out much either.

A week ago my heart started to hurt but nothing major, I would say pain is 3/10, not sure, its dull squeezing sort of pain, then a few days later mostly after eating a meal or happens randomly my feet suddenly go ice cold, then the palms on my hands too and start to sweat, cold shivers like I'm in Antarctica, and I breath cold fresh air, ears ringing, stomach butterflies and very very small migrane on the forehead but it is not painful, this symptoms now staet to daily appear and last for hours even the whole day....including the heart pain.

Two days ago I checked my bp, it was something like 145/93,l then later 150/144(yes 144 the second reading), it varies, heart is constantly in dull pain then it could jump to 118/85 in no time, but today again seems to be after eating and drinking hot herbal tea my stomach is making crazy noises only after some toast with jam the bp was 165/80, just now actually, left arm feels heavy for a few days now and I get tired easy.

I do not take any meds or do drugs, mum gave me something for anti high blood pressure and the reading after a few hours was 160/80, I feel like my left side of the face is little numb...like now, never had that, many butterflies in the stomach and wanting to pass stool.

My palms are sweating now and I feel heart pumping fast, left side of the face numb a little bit and heart burning, anxiety or what could it be, dont want to call 999.

Google does stroke/heart attack right away, but I do suffer from anxiety, and it could be gerd, I have and had stomach issues for years.

Anyone relates?

[Fanfab1]

your best bet is to see your GP to discuss if not 111 or 999.

Also I don’t think it’s a good idea to self medicate or take someone else’s medication assuming / if that “anti HBP” meds were your mum’s.

Everyone is different and all of us prone to high blood pressure are often prescribed different meds and even when have same med it can be at different doses.

Your BP does appear high on occasions you have taken - while you wait to see GP take readings per link, say morning and evening and make a note to show your GP.

bloodpressureuk.org/your-bl...

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[Hrty]

Either ring 999 or go to A&E or at the very least ring 111. I had barely any pain with my HA. Far better to be checked out and "risk" being given the all clear. The nurses/drs at A&E would endorse that view too.

[Ageingfast]

Dear Truthseeker

If you don’t fancy ringing 999 then do try 111. I find they help to sort things out without the drama of 999.

You have a lot of issues and it’s possible to sort them all out. In the meantime you could start to get just a little bit fit by walking each day. But you do need help from the professionals. So please, if you don’t want to see your GP then do get on to 111.

Sooty

[Coffeelover2]

mate I don’t want to worry you but I had a heart attack at 37 years old. I left it too long as I couldn’t believe I was having a heart attack and I didn’t want to make a fuss. Go to the hospital!

[Franksluckypants]

As you posted 10 hours ago hopefully you phoned 111 as Fanfab suggested.

I had a heart attack when I was 37. Don’t ignore the warning signs, but try not to be too panicked.

Once within the care of the NHS you will be monitored. (Relevant Prescribed Meds will definitely help out).

[Boohbette17]

Hi TruthSeeker87, I agree go get checked out.!Nothing replaces labs ( bloodwork ) & if needed imaging . Better to go on your terms of a few hours of time vs days inpatient. That said a few thoughts came to mind. Is your BP machine working well , you mention herbal tea , could you have a sensitivity to some ingredient in it?

So from my personal experience, I know not having an optimal functioning thyroid hormone level can cause you to have those kinds of chills too.

All of my father's heart attacks did not give him crazy pain so again,, only with blood work will you know where it is that you stand with everything including blood glucose levels

Blood glucose levels ( usually low ) can also cause you to have chills and stuff.

Because of the heavy arm complaint I definitely would go get checked out for your heart levels.

Once you know where you stand perhaps you need some magnesium as well. It does a world of good for many things in the body But know that it does not typically show up low on blood work as the stores are in our bones.

verywellhealth.com/magnesiu...

humanperformancehub.co.uk/r...

Most of us are low most people don't have a great diet with many leafy & green vegetables. and even so there's always the question of how much are you really absorbing

( i'm speaking for everyones body )

I wish you feel better soon!! 👍😊

[Blueflags]

As a few people have suggested, I think you need to get this checked out by, at least, seeing a GP. A few years ago I was working and a colleague and she had similar symptoms to yours. She ignored them and so did the rest if us! only to discover she was having a heat attack. Sorry, I’m not trying to scare you and as a fellow Anxiety sufferer, it could well be that it’s anxiety causing these symptoms, but for peace of mind please get it checked, wishing you best of luck.

[Rosie1066]

Phone 111. They will call an ambulance for you if they think it is necessary. Don’t leave it, do it now if you haven’t done it already, I have found 111 are brilliant.

[Avagra]

I think you need proper medical attention and ask yourself why are you lying in bed all day on the mobile none of which contribute to a healthy existence.Forgive me if you have good reason for your lack of activity.I wish you well but make sure in seeking medical advice .

[Xhouse]

Go to A&E and get it checked out, if only for your own peace of mind. To be honest your second BP reading sounds a lot like white-coat syndrome. You're overly anxious, you note your BP is high, and the natural reaction is for it to then go even higher as you are then anxious about it. I've had it for years, even much higher that your reading when getting it taken at the GP's, but it was finally established that my BP was actually on the lower scale. A lot of your symptoms sound like classic anxiety related. But a visit to A&E could set your mind at rest. It's a no lose situation for you. If it's anything physical they should find it, if it's psychosomatic it could help give you some peace of mind.

[Lowerfield_no_more]

In addition to the good advice people have given you about getting yourself checked out such as a visit to the GP, have you looked at your lifestyle? The BHF website covers aspects of this with recommendations concerning what you should be doing to lessen your heart health risk. In addition to smoking and alcohol which you have mentioned, it also includes exercise, diet and importantly body weight management. So I suggest you look through the recommendations and decide whether there is anything in there that could apply to you, as an example perhaps take up some form of regular exercise, which does not necessarily mean a 2 hour intensive work out at the gym ever other day, there is certainly plenty to choose from for someone who is still relatively young.

[LeafLeaf]

Hello,

Your heart is experiencing pain and a variety of sensations like squeezing, your left side of face is numb, your left arm is heavy, and you are experiencing fatigue. These all suggest cardiac episodes which could be warnings that you are at risk for a full blown heart attack. Don’t wait. You need an immediate full evaluation in a hospital in my opinion.

Good luck!

LeafLeaf

[Shabana1974]

You sound a bit like my son he too rarely goes out. But I would take your symptoms seriously and go to A n E . Also get checked out for Sleep Apenia. I was getting Migraines constantly but the Cpap machine has eradicated this now.

[Qualipop]

Sounds very much like a panic attack. YOu say your mum gave you something for BP. You should NEVER take tablets prescribed for someone else. You really need to speak to your GP about this. Anxiety can cause all sorts of physical symptoms. Heart and stomach are closely linked. IT could even be something like acid reflux but panic is more likely. Been there- got the T shirt. See your GP not A&E.--- and do not google.

[Bunkular]

Definitely stop taking anyone your mom's meds, especially if you go to the hospital. The meds would botch up any readings they take.

[TruthSeeker87]

Thank you everyone, will book an appointment with the GP, I did not move for nearly 4 years....just lie in bed on the mobile, don't exercise or walk outside, sleep with the clothes on, screwed my circulation I think, still get the cold feet and palms start to sweat and aching heart constantly, will start to exercise/move lol...and take walks outside, fingers crossed its all good, thank you amazing souls, wish you all the best! 👍