Feeling uneasy because of cold weather

[jayjay10000]

Hi everyone..Needing some help with this topic..I have an Aortic Root dilation and ascending, been diagnosed since March 2023..I know one have explain to me how cold weather and windy conditions have an impact on the heart..This morning I was out clearing the snow from my roof garden and after about 15 minutes being out side I started to get a tight chest and started to get extremely anxious so I came indoors to warm up, that was 730am this morning. I started to feel heart fluttering but my heart rate was only 78bpm..Iam still feeling lightheaded and strange, to be honest iam not feeling very well at all, when i try to explain to family members, but they just tell me not to be silly, I don't really get any comfort. I still have an ear infection of the ear canal in both ears which has been going on since the 12th of September. I have to wait until the 11th December to see a doctor about my ears again. Iam not having agood day to be honest, iam also started to feel Anxious again about going to Benidorm in January 12th 2025. Iam really scared about flying and the impact it might have on my body because the Arotic Root Dilation and ascending, I have found out some information on line about cabin pressure and it states that the pressure inside the cabin like being at 6000 to 8000 above sea level. Knowing my cardiology consultant appointment is now in February I can't ask any questions about flying. I had my echo done it the beginning of October and I was supposed to get my results in November but clinic I go to has been cancelled for that day. I haven't been sleeping while and started to get Anxiety issues when sleeping now. Iam really sorry I have gone of the subject about cold weather and feeling anxious. I just needed to get this feeling out in the open, I having a really bad day today and iam hopefully someone out there can help with my situation. I hate feeling like this. Please help 🙏

[Trainspotter56]

Hi jay I am sorry that you are feeling the stress of it all. I don't have your condition myself but I know about the anxiety around these issues. I normally try to be positive about these things but I can't help asking, do you really want to go on this holiday, is it worth it? If it were me, I would seek the GPs opinion on going, on three counts - the stress, your heart and your ear infection.

Anyway, that's just me (born worrying) - perhaps others with actual knowledge will be more reassuring!

[jayjay10000 in reply to Trainspotter56]

The truth is, I don't want to let the family down by not going on this holiday. We went to Benidorm January this year, I experience overwhelmed experience and anxiety through out the flight because I kept on getting fluttering in the chest. We We landed my heart rate kept on going up and down, it took a few days and try and relax. I know deep down having too many health problems is stopping me from going.

[foxglove1]

Hi JayJay

I really felt for you reading your message. I too have a dilated aortic root and have done for years but consultant not concerned as hasn’t moved. I have travelled to Australia 4 times with this and all fine. I also had an echo in October at the beginning and after chasing have only just heard all ok and I’m planning to book Australia for March and will be 77 when I eventually go. Try not to stress that’s the worst and easier said than done. If I were you I’d pay and go and see a cardiologist privately. You can spend time and get answers to your worries hopefully. I have Afib as well as the aneurism and have done this over the years costs approximately £250. Worth every penny! Don’t worry! x

[JackmyCat]

Im new to this site but in answer to jayjay Ive found you have to be very careful with the cold weather I always wear a mask and a scarf covering my mouth so your breathing in warm air My doctor told me this a couple of years ago

I have Heart Failure and had a Pacemaker fitted last year but to be honest Ive been soo breathless since my Pacemaker was fitted has anyone else experienced this ? Ive just recently had a heart scan and tests done as Im always telling my doctor Im soo breathless ( worse in the cold weather ) Im awaiting results I was never breathless before until I got my pacemaker fitted . Ive been ambulanced to Hospital a few times because Ive been soo breathless hence why tests are being done .

[Shabana1974]

Yes the cold affects us differently now then when fully fit. As for flying. I flew to Pakistan the day after my Diagnoses against medical advice. I went with the attitude how time on earth was written at birth. Whether I am here or there. It would not matter. If our time on earth is up it will be up. If not I will return to the UK and continue treatment. Over 1 year later I am still here. I didn’t have any major issues with air pressure.

[onadiet]

Cold does affect the heart esp.with Hypertension. You are anxious because you are waiting,which is hard for us all.It's natural. Please ring 111 if you need help and trust your body.

[Stentsandrun]

Going to Benidorm would send me over the edge and I'm pretty stress free usually.