Little history of today and the last month.
I had to call and reschedule my Nuclear heart testing today.*they closed anyway at noon do to road conditions*. I have had bad chest pains and numbing in my arms and my hand. My pulse rate keeps going to 110 and I swear it skips a little bit at times. When I went to the docs last week they scheduled the heart clinic and I went for first consult.
My Doctors office called with my cholestrol test at 9am. Now there closed to at noon by the way. Results 268, HDL-41, LDL-168,
Tri 297, They called to say they were giving me Lipitor and what place to send it to. Like it matters I cant get to it. lol
They told me to take the xanax as I needed. But they never told me to take the asprin at either visit. Should I take some? Could it hurt without knowing what exactly is going on with my heart yet? I just want to lower my pulse rate and help with the pains I have in my chest.
Calling the Er seems dumb for this. (Since Doc is closed)
2007-03-01 09:25:42 · 12 answers · asked by charontheloose 6 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
Oh I want to add I have a medical background. I am studying to be a Doula.Also work as a CNA.
I feel so scared and stupid asking this. But I know little about Heart problems.
2007-03-01 09:30:14 · update #1
sure, take one aspirin, it won't hurt, it might help. Take the xanax too, then sit in a comfy chair and try to relax. Chest pain from anxiety is self limiting and should not last more than 15 minutes at a time. If you are having chest pains lasting longer then I suggest you get to the ER, don't call them, if you must call an ambulance, don't drive yourself.
2007-03-01 09:32:08 · answer #1 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
who says 110 is high, I had mine up to 117 during rehab it was 111 when I started
Your HDL is close to the 45 they want as a min., I took my HDL from
34 to 73 in a year with the whole grain breakfast deal
My LDL is 177
My try went down My total is the same as yours and they are not worried about it.
Lipitor gave me flu like symptoms tight chest and tight throut and High Blood pressure
60% of the folks that have heart attacks are in this range
it's a pill pushing scheme
2007-03-01 17:45:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow Sweetie, you can take an aspirin, if there is a blood clot it will help thin it, that is high very high for your cholesterol, if you have difficulty lifting your arms, smiling, saying a simple sentence you could be having a stroke, if you feel like an elephant is sitting on your chest that is a heart attack call 911. Do not delay. the thing to remember right now is to stay calm, deep breath slowly through your nose and exhale slowly through your mouth, you could be under stress and this should help you to calm down. Stay as calm as possible and call 911, they can see if there is anything happening. Good luck, God bless and put angels on your pillows.
2007-03-01 17:35:42 · answer #3 · answered by fluffyflo_1999 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are having chest pain with a pulse of 110, call 911 and get to a hospital at once. You may be having a heart attack or a rythmn distrubance.
2007-03-01 17:42:55 · answer #4 · answered by nvptca 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't jump to the conclusion you are having a heart attack. From this situation you described, it sounds like an anxiety type issue. If you have been prescribed Xanax then it my be an anxiety attack. I would take a minute concentrate on your breathing and slow it down. If you feel like your health is in imminent danger call 911.
2007-03-01 17:35:33 · answer #5 · answered by just here 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your hands and arms are numb I would call an ambulance, go ahead and take some aspirin, it'll help with the pain.
2007-03-01 18:21:34 · answer #6 · answered by kc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a nurse and I am also in the blizzard. The ER is the best idea for your symptoms. Take care and all the best.
2007-03-01 17:30:23 · answer #7 · answered by nursey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Zanax will calm you if you are having an anxiety issue. But be your own health advocate. My father died of a massive heart attack because he ignored the "symptoms" of his heart attack.
2007-03-01 17:30:58 · answer #8 · answered by julie j 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you have insurance, go to ER and see if they can't bring your pulse rate down.
it is not good to let your pulse race unchecked....especially, if you feel it skip.
bottom line....go get checked out right now if you are having chest pain.
2007-03-01 17:33:08 · answer #9 · answered by Pat B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to call an ems you are having a heart attack you need to get to the hospital asap
2007-03-01 17:29:56 · answer #10 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋