my partner has been getting bad chest pain over his heart for the last 6 months, he has been rushed to hospital a few times because his heart rate has increased so much he can hardly breathe. he is only 23 and not over weight, he doesn't smoke. the hospital have done a number of tests on him that have all come back ok but he gets pins and needles down his left arm and its really starting to get him down and worry him that no one knows what it is and have just left him! something is clearly wrong with him? please help
2007-01-07 23:27:22 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor. I have had symptoms like those you describe for over twenty years. Due to his age and the fact that he has been seen by doctors a "few times" you might consider this to be anxiety or stomach related. Either will give you symptoms of chest pain. For stomach problems you might try over the counter drugs like Prilosec O.T.C. or Pepsid. For anxiety try some relaxation, vacation, exercise, etc. Stay away from coffee, pizza, spaghetti, etc.
Most important: see a doctor!
2007-01-07 23:35:54 · answer #1 · answered by Terence C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does your partner internalize his stress? Is he under a great deal of stress for some reason? When I was in the midst of a divorce, I had symptoms that made me think I was having a heart attack. It turned out to be stress. My father was hospitolized a number of times with the same kinds of symptoms as you describe. They discovered that his high level of stress at work was irritating the vegus (vagus?) nerve that runs from the head down through the chest which created the same kinds of symptoms as a heart attack. That being said, however, I agree with all others who are telling you to continue to pursue this until you have an answer. Make an appointment with a cardiologist for a complete work-up, including a cardiac stress test (on a treadmill). This is definitely not something you should let slide.
2007-01-07 23:43:53 · answer #2 · answered by Yo' Mama 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had the same symptoms but rather than having my heart rate increase I have found it difficult to breathe(shortage of breathe). I workout a lot and I was told it's the muscles around my chest area which cause the pain as a result of been inflamed. I was advised to take anti-inflammation tablets. For my shortage of breathe I took tablets that helped increase the flow of red blood cells.
I am fine now and haven't had the problem for a while (8months) but like I said my heart rate did not increase. If he goes to the gym regularly and is very athletic (into a lot of sports) then it could be his muscles. I hope this helps but I'm not a doctor. You can run this past one and maybe they will find a similarity.
2007-01-07 23:53:54 · answer #3 · answered by Cherchez LaGhost 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not all heart conditions show their symptoms all the time and so he may need to have a 24hr ECG done. This will involve him being wired up to a machine the size of a walkman for 24hrs, so that if any symptoms occur they will be recorded.
It sounds like your partner is slipping into fast AF and then back out again. AF (Atrial fibrilation) is where the one of the atriums of the heart, doesn't pump normally, it "flutters". As a consequence, he is feeling unwell.
The pins and needles bit worries me slightly as this could indicate cardiac problems that could prove serious. He needs to see his GP and be reffered to a specialist. GP's are reluctant to refer people of young ages, but insist.
2007-01-07 23:35:15 · answer #4 · answered by The Alchemist 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is there a trigger that he can identify? e.g. when does the tingling occur down his left arm? Does it go numb as well?
What tests have actually been done?
Try putting in the symptoms to 'askjeeves' starting with the chest pain and put all of them in at the dame time.
2007-01-09 22:00:10 · answer #5 · answered by D B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does he cycle a lot? There is a cycling injury that shows these symptoms?
The arm thing is a trapped nerve symptom. It is more likely in the good arm, the one that works best (usually right).
Cyclist get chest pains from over-exertion. I get the bonk.
2007-01-07 23:45:19 · answer #6 · answered by Perseus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep going back to the hospital until something IS done about it. Pain isnt there for nothing. Next time he gets the pain get him to A & E and demand tests be done xxxxxxxxx
2007-01-07 23:32:26 · answer #7 · answered by starlet108 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
he has abnormal heart beat which sometimes go up and down due to various heart conditions. Have it investigated? See a specialist. Don't take advice from any tom dick or harry.
2007-01-08 05:50:33 · answer #8 · answered by blood does not circulate 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
same thing happened to me some time back but at the end i diagnosed with severe gas problem .u can check wheather he has gas problem or not .if not then go for some heart surgeon.
2007-01-07 23:34:09 · answer #9 · answered by richiemalik 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
HE HAS ALL THE SYMPTOMS OF ANGINA SO I SUGGEST YOU GET ANOTHER DOCTOR AND ANOTHER HOSPITAL THEY CANNOT MISS A LEFT ARM PAIN WITHOUT SUSPECTING HEART TROUBLE AND DONT WASTE ANY TIME GETTING EXAMINED AGAIN
2007-01-07 23:38:51 · answer #10 · answered by srracvuee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋