I just experienced these very weird feelings tonight while on here and for the first time 2 days ago. I am a bit concerned they could be early warnings of a stroke/ heart attack. I am over 35 and do smoke and take the pill. I am not over weight, have low cholesterol, BP, etc and my GP says a low dose estrogen pill for me is okay.
Here are the symptoms- I know in women they can be different than men. It starts with intense and sudden pain on the bones of both jaws and then is followed by a tightness in my forehead and then a crushing pain in an oval right above my breasts in the center of my chest. Along with that, I am just awash with a general ill feeling and then after about 10-15 minutes it passes. I will ask my GP Monday about this but do any of you know if these could be warning signs.? Thanks
2007-03-04 18:41:52 · 6 answers · asked by 8 6 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
Thanks- I am fully aware of the risks and trust my GP. In cases of NO other risk factors being present, as in my case, smoking women over 35 only have a 1% greater risk than others on the pill. I am not asking for a DX, just curious if anyone has heard of these symptoms. :)
2007-03-04 23:03:22 · update #1
You could be having some typre of seizure or allergic reaction. I was in the Air Force for 4 1/2 years when I started have trouble concentrating. I found out that I had frontal lobe epilepsy that was compounded by rapid changes in air pressure (from being in a helicopter.)
It's good that you're going to the doctor.
2007-03-04 18:48:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We cannot diagnose this on this site. Please call 911 or at least the emergency room of your local hospital and ask them what these symptoms may mean.
ADDITIONAL:
Are you aware that women who have NONE of the risk factors can have heart attacks? You may just be curious now, but if you are experiencing these symptoms that you describe, get yourself to a hospital. You are obviously not qualified to diagnose yourself, and there is something unusual and important happening to you now.
2007-03-04 18:46:21 · answer #2 · answered by Batty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most definitely they are warning signs, no woman who smokes should be taking any kind of hormones, like birth control. the two together can cause severe clots, leading to heart attack and stroke. Frankly if it happens again, go to the emergency room, and take an aspirin before you go.
2007-03-04 18:45:33 · answer #3 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call 911 ASAP
2007-03-04 18:44:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You cannot wait any longer go to the doctor, better be safe than sorry!
2016-03-29 00:36:33 · answer #5 · answered by Marilyn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be........better safe than sorry...........go to the er
2007-03-04 18:46:23 · answer #6 · answered by Bren 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋