Hello there, about 6 weeks ago i took an overdose and had a heart attack, was treated in hospital in coronary care etc.. they dubbed me fit to come home and here i am now! however every now and then i get horrendous central and intercostal chest pain, and my resting heart rate generally sits at around 120/130, this has been since my MI (heart attack).. Before then it was usually 90BPM. I went to the ER/A&E not so long ago with chest pains but they said my ECG was fine and it was just muscle spasms.. but it doesnt also explain the high Heart rate, and also tingling and cold hands/feet i get every now and then.. it might sound like im having a heart attack when i say this but the hospital couldnt find anything wrong.. any suggestions as to what it might be, as from my experience the Y! community is a lot more helpful than some of the doctors i get the joy of seing when im in Emergancys...Much appeciated..
Joseph wright
oh and im 15 year old boy
turtle_express16 - The emergency room is made for quick fixes. If they don't find anything wrong with you on your visit, they send you home. Go to a cardiologist. They will take more time with you and run blood work and other in depth tests. Tachycardia and chest pain isn't something to mess around with. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteSha - That's scary that you've had an MI at such a young age! Doctors will always not take you seriously because of your young age. I am 24 and I have been dealing with heart problems all my life. I have been in and out of Emergency Rooms and they really don't do much for young patients. I seriously had one send me home with chest pain and palpitations with the standing order to take Tylenol!
ReplyDeleteI definitely agree with the opinion that the ER is for quick fixes. They only want to make sure you are stable enough to go home. It's up to you to make sure you get follow up care and a doctor that can continuously monitor you. I fully understand your frustration but you MUST become your own advocate. Do TONS of research and try to get your medical records. They'll have lots of tests and numbers that you might not understand but you can always look them up.
Find a Cardiologist! My father has very severe tachycardia and for years they were telling him it was anxiety. Only the cardiologist was only to help him. I have to say that I just got my cardiologist and he is being more thorough and doing more than anyone else has. Yes they are expensive but they are less costly than a funeral.
Also, it's hard to say what might be wrong without knowing blood pressure and/or blood sugar. Both can affect heart rate. Also, did they put you on any kind of medications? Some medications for blood pressure/heart rate, like beta blockers (If you aren't sure what kind of medications you are on, I suggest Drugs.com for clinician-level details on your drugs and a drug interaction checker...even foods can interact!) they can cause the numbness feelings and they are a serious problem to be checked out. Your blood pressure may be going too low or dropping too fast.
Again, do some research (sounds like you are trying that though), and see a cardiologist! One MI, even if caused by an OD, greatly increases risk of more MI or stroke. Other complications can arise thereafter and you definitely need some after-care.