I'm 45 years old and my heart races lately.. I'm also tired and out of breath alot. My chest sometimes feels like it's full of something but it's not...I don"t smoke cigarettes and I don't drink a lot...I don't have very much stress either...any ideas why I feel this way?
I don't want to run to the Dr, if it might be something a woman goes thru at my age....so please give me some advice..
2006-10-30 05:55:36 · 6 answers · asked by ? 5 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Cara - At 45 with the symptoms of a racing heart, being tired and out of breath, its vital to see your doctor. Likely he will listen to your heart and perhaps advise you to have some tests such as a stress test, blood work, etc. You are not being foolish. There are many, many possible reasons for your symptoms and only a doctor can tell you what may be causing it. Hopefully its something minor that is easily addressed. Good luck.
2006-10-30 06:07:22 · answer #1 · answered by Dust in the Wind 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay away from caffine, especially coffee and sodas. Do not eat anything with sugar in it. Why? "Sugar is only one molecule away from cocaine!!"
When you buy cold medicines, only buy the kind that indicates it is for those with high blood pressure(even if you do not have high blood pressure). All other Cold medicines have ingredients in them that makes ones heart race fast.
Doing all this should help alot; but if it doesn't help much at all, You may want to get some blood work done and see a doctor.
What your going through is not normal for your age!
2006-10-30 06:26:48 · answer #2 · answered by Thomas 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am 35 and have been dealing with this problem for the past 10 months. It coul dbe anxiety...even if you think things are going well.....You may need something to regulate you heart. Could be High Blood pressure....could be numerous things....Could be Menopause....my advice....Go to the dr.
2006-10-30 05:59:18 · answer #3 · answered by Wild seed 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go get a checkup. It could be simple anxiety or on a more severe note a lung infection or Heart Condition caused by poor diet or lack of fitness.ALL of these can be treated.
2006-10-30 06:06:49 · answer #4 · answered by John K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need a blood test! could be something as simple as too much sodium in your diet or worse congestive heart failure!
2006-10-30 05:58:51 · answer #5 · answered by sorrells316 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go to see the doctor.
You can't really ignore something like this.
2006-10-30 07:09:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋