For the last year, I get spasms on and off in the mid area of my sternum (always painless). Sometimes I will not have symtoms for a while. The feel like thumps inside and they will go all the way up to my throat. Mostly I notice when I am laying down to sleep at night is when I experiance the most symtoms. Again, always painless, don't suffer anything shortness of breath or lack of energy. I am about 10-15 lbs overweight which I am sure doesn't help but I am not obese. MY sister had open heart surgery at 6 months old but now is 31 years old and no new problems ever sense. What does this sound like, I plan on going to the doctor but I don't want to look silly. I am a 30 year old female generally healthy except for the 10-15 extra pounds.
2007-02-28 03:48:44 · 5 answers · asked by pattiof 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
I've had something similar feelings on rare occasions and have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. A very deadly disease. I didn't have so much as a heart murmur to concern a doctor until I was in my mid twenties. The heart doctor didn't think I would have anything until after an echocardiogram.
It is worth getting checked. No, your doctor won't find it silly. Chances are it will be nothing serious, but your sister having had heart problems is enough to get you referred to a heart specialist.
2007-02-28 13:35:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think you should see a doctor this is very serious your sister had surgery at six months old and now it's affecting you dont sit and wait until it's too late and try to loose some of that extra pounds because that could be the reason you are feeling this way
2007-02-28 04:01:55 · answer #2 · answered by midestiny_666 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have something similar.
I went to the Dr., had EKG and ultrasound. They diagnosed me with PVCs - premature ventricular contractions.
In my case, the Dr. said it was not life threatening and is more of an annoyance than anything else.
He put me on a low caffeine diet and told me to give up nicotine.
I would definitely get it checked out, though. Its foolish to mess around when it comes to heart health.
2007-02-28 03:55:34 · answer #3 · answered by texas_boone 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be... palpitations or mitral valve but don't be overly concerned both of these are usually harmless... you didn't mention any meds you may be taking, they could also cause these heart symptoms... best to see your doctor as planned and have him run a test or two ,if he sees fit ... have you been watching your blood pressure? just loosing the 10/15 pounds maybe all that is needed...
2007-02-28 03:57:49 · answer #4 · answered by double_klicks 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You also find Dr's don't treat you well & i know how you feel.!!!
You could be suffering from anxiety but i think you should get it checked out asa.!!!
ps good luck.!!!
2007-03-01 04:16:34 · answer #5 · answered by lynda 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋