Think it might be my heart?

Question

To say the least I have been under a "little" stress lately. I am over weight, quit smoking 2 1/2 yrs ago, no hormonal intake and 38 y/o. My chest has been having some sharp pains, left arm hurt a little yesterday, ear pain off and on for weeks and teeth hurt for no apparent reason? None of these happen at the same time they are always at different times. I have had a cold for 2 1/2 weeks now and can not seems to be leaving my body slower than mud moves. Cold, heart and or stress? What are your thoughts? I hate to go to doc and they think I am over reacting. Can heart attack symptoms come on that slowly?

Answer 1

Definitely get to your doctor. I think you may have more than one issue going on. The lingering cold, ear pain and teeth pain may just be a simple sinus infection. The chest discomfort could anything from digestion system disorder (such as reflux disease), possible pneumonia, to a heart issue. Since you have had a respiratory infection for so long, you could possibly have an inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart, called pericarditis. Heart attack symptoms in women usually manifest differently than in men. I have had women describe everything from a "burning" in their chests to full blown sharp chest pain. Men have much more classic symptoms. Regardless, you still need to get to a doctor very soon! Do not wait any longer! Take care!

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Yes, you should go and have it checked out. Tell your doctor that your afraid there might be something wrong. I have always had angina problems. Last year I was having a lot of pain in the center of my chest and it felt different then the angina. I thought it was my gallbladder. I told a new doctor that I was seeing my symptoms and he decided to take a EKG there in the office.He could see the blockages from looking at the EKG and he sent me to the specialist that day and the next day I was in surgery! Ironically,I had just had a EKG done at the hospital emergency room less then a week before that and they said everything looked good and that I was having anxiety.Turnned out my main artery was 85% blocked and have 2 other blockages but not as bad. Just tell your doctor that you would like to have your heart checked to put your mind at ease. You don't have to be old to have blockages. I was 47. Good luck to you.

Answer 4

I would go to the doctor anyway at least for your cold. If you've had it that long there might be something else wrong than just a common cold.

There are many things that could cause your other symptoms. Some times your teeth can hurt from high blood pressure.

Just let your doc know the symptoms and let them tell you what you need to do about them.

You can never over react to your health. No one knows your body like you. If it's not normal you probably need to get it checked out!!

Answer 5

This sounds more neurological, like a trapped nerve or something. Sharp pains in your chest are rarely a symptom of a heart attack, the pain of a heart attack is more deep & sqeezing, like somebody has took your heart with their fist & sqeezed it as hard as possible. Common symptoms of a heart condition are shortness of breath, palpitations, rapid heart rate, cyanosis (blue tinged lips), chest pressure, extreme fatigue... Your condition sounds more stress related & the chest pain could be coming due to your anxety & caused my muscle tension. If you are concerned enough see your doctor still.

Answer 6

Go to the doctor. You would hate it more if you 'under-react' and end up having a heart attack. just go to the cold and the ear pain. When he asks if anything else is wrong, mention the other pains. It can't hurt.

Answer 7

do not feel bad i have the same symptoms i also am under alot of stress i think it is our heart and yes u can have this symptoms come on gradually scarey uh i have no health isurance so i just nervously get thru each episode good luck to u and u r not alone trust me

Answer 8

See your doctor and explain to him how you have been feeling and what your concerns are.He will provide the necessary treatment if any is required. Don't concern yourself about over reacting, it is better to be safe than sorry.

Answer 9

Please see doctor as soon as possible. It could very well be your heart. Be on the safe side a get checked out.