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I am going back to the cardiologist tomorrow and I'm super nervous
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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 646888" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>It is so incredibly rare for women in your age bracket, to have heart problems that I really hope to soothe you by saying it is very unlikely. Especially if you don't smoke. Like me, you likely get physical symptoms, anxiety related, under stress. That does not mean I discount your symptoms, like some idiot doctors do, and I think you are doing the right thing to have this checked. I had my heart checked too around your age because I felt it racing. But it was nothing in the end. And I wore a monitor for two days. In the end, it was my mood disorder and anxiety and life situation at the time that was causing these things. Let's not forget the time I ended up in ER because half of my body went numb and I was sure it was a stroke (this was also in very early 40's when I was still divorced and before I met hubby and things were VERY hard). It turned out to be hyperventilation. I was shocked at all the stuff you feel if you hyperventilate. I meditate now so I learned to control my breathing (you may want to try guided meditation by accessing Youtube).</p><p></p><p>Let us know how it goes, but the odds are so greatly in your favor. Still, anxiety is no picnic for our minds or bodies and eating well, learning ways to relax (meditation, imagery, just resting your thoughts) can improve your health. I never dreamed I'd call myself a peaceful person. As peaceful as a person with anxiety problems can be, I have achieved it. Ask your therapy about learning mindfulness training. It rocks!</p><p></p><p>Again, please let us know how it goes and try not to worry. You are most likely fine, but stressed. If you faint, it is not serious, but again most likely due to stress, but it is very unlikely to happen in a doctor's office where you can tell him you are lightheaded and he can take medical precautions to make sure you don't. You are going to be in safe hands.</p><p></p><p>Hugs to you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 646888, member: 1550"] It is so incredibly rare for women in your age bracket, to have heart problems that I really hope to soothe you by saying it is very unlikely. Especially if you don't smoke. Like me, you likely get physical symptoms, anxiety related, under stress. That does not mean I discount your symptoms, like some idiot doctors do, and I think you are doing the right thing to have this checked. I had my heart checked too around your age because I felt it racing. But it was nothing in the end. And I wore a monitor for two days. In the end, it was my mood disorder and anxiety and life situation at the time that was causing these things. Let's not forget the time I ended up in ER because half of my body went numb and I was sure it was a stroke (this was also in very early 40's when I was still divorced and before I met hubby and things were VERY hard). It turned out to be hyperventilation. I was shocked at all the stuff you feel if you hyperventilate. I meditate now so I learned to control my breathing (you may want to try guided meditation by accessing Youtube). Let us know how it goes, but the odds are so greatly in your favor. Still, anxiety is no picnic for our minds or bodies and eating well, learning ways to relax (meditation, imagery, just resting your thoughts) can improve your health. I never dreamed I'd call myself a peaceful person. As peaceful as a person with anxiety problems can be, I have achieved it. Ask your therapy about learning mindfulness training. It rocks! Again, please let us know how it goes and try not to worry. You are most likely fine, but stressed. If you faint, it is not serious, but again most likely due to stress, but it is very unlikely to happen in a doctor's office where you can tell him you are lightheaded and he can take medical precautions to make sure you don't. You are going to be in safe hands. Hugs to you. [/QUOTE]
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