The same happened to me last summer. During my regular treadmill excercise in the fitness center I suddenly felt a kind of mild pain in my chest. Diagnosis is excercise-induced lbbb, reason unknown. My echocardiogram, long-term ecg, blood test etc. do not show anything to worry about. I´m the type of slightly underweight, non-smoking, sporting heart-healthy man, aged 46, no family history of cardiac disease. I heard as many different opinions as I consulted doctors.
On the internet, I also got very different information. As a result, I developed pain and felt worse and worse. Next diagnosis was a severe depression, caused by cardiophoby. So please, don´t worry too much about your lbbb. Perhaps it may help you that we´re not alone, even if this lbbb seems to be very rare, it obviously must not come from an underlying disease that is threatening your life. I met a biker from austria, same age as us, who lives with this kind of heart-rate-dependent lbbb since 18 years without any further problems.

I'm so glad to have found a few people who can feel my pain (literally). I am only 33 years old and was just dx with LBBB. I'm healthy, work out 4 times a week, eat mostly all natural and organic foods and feel I get enough rest. Apparently, I have had this for about 2 years. I've been feeling these chest pain like pressure up against my chest. 2 yrs ago i had an EKG done and she only dx me with a heart murmur. Two days ago after my second EKG she, the dr., claims she has told me about this then. I think I would have remembered if i had a heart problem. Hello! So I saw the Cardiologist yesterday and he would like me to have a two day stress test done next week. So this means since I was 31 i have had this issue. My only daughter is 13. I don't know what to tell her about what the future holds for me. I read and sometimes cry. I'm not suppose to stress right? I don't know what to do or what not to do. I need some serious light shedding.
Help!

I am a 32 year old female who was just diagnosed with LBBB. I have a healthy lifestyle: never smoked or drank, healthy weight (5'4", 120bs) , exercise daily, generally good eating habits. I found out I had a LBBB a couple of days ago when I was doing a charity bike ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles. I ride my bike every day and trained for the event for 6 months. I never had any pain or difficulty during the training or the actual ride. In fact, I think I had an easier time on the ride than most people. The first sign that something was wrong was that I felt faint and weak as I was walking to my bike to start the third day of the 7 day event. There is a history of heart disease in my family, but many of them smoke(d) and didn't have the healthy, active lifestyle that I have. I tend to be anxious and stressed, but this has improved in recent years.

In addition to the disappointment that I feel from not finishing the charity ride, I am afraid that I will not be able to be active anymore (and gain a lot of weight), not be able to travel anymore (another passion of mine), and spend the rest of my life in and out of hospitals. I am so depressed and afraid that my life will be cut short. I am single and do not have any children, but I do have a serious boyfriend with whom I had started to make serious plans with (marriage, children, travel, etc.) and I am also mourning the possible loss of that too.

I admit that I am not handling this well emotionally. I have been crying and depressed for the past 2 days and have started to shut out my boyfriend who has done so much for me and drove 4 hours and spent the night with me in the hospital. I know that the LBBB is not my fault but I feel like it is totally out of my control. I am going to make an appointment with the cardiologist in San Francisco right away but that is all I can do.

While I am glad that there are other people in my situation, especially Lula33 who is my age, I am sad that we are all going through this. This whole situation seems so sudden and surreal. Just a few days ago, I was healthy and heroic, embarking on a serious physical endeavor that made me and those around me very proud. Now, I am afraid I am going to die very soon.

I have lived with LBBB for more than 15 years ago, in my mid-thirties. I was originally worried and frightened like the rest of you. I was diagnosed at the same time with mild aortic insufficiency. Initially I went through a broad battery of tests and now have an echo done every 1 to 2 years as long as I do not have new symptoms. My cardiologist told me to go ahead and not limit myself based on this diagnosis. I have continued to backpack, do mountain hiking, white water raft, etc.. without problem. I was even able to apply for life insurance and get it after a number of years of being considered ineligible. Take heart (no pun intended!) that this diagnosis does not necessarily mean major lifestyle changes or inevitable health deterioration. Some of us just have it and live with it sucessfully.

I just got diagnosed with lbbb. I'm 35 yo female. They did a cath, echos, every test in the book, and said my heart is healthy. They put me on cardizem. I'm concerned now about my quality of life and now increase in mortality rate. I have been very depressed. Any support would be appreciated. Thanks Jen

I'm a 46 year old male. I've smoked for 29 years, drink occasionally and am slightly overweight although I'm fairly active. I'm on Simcor for my terrible cholesterol. My EKG came back abnormal during a routine check-up. I was surprised because I've never felt any effects of this problem. I've started trying to take better care of myself and stop smoking (hard as hell). I go to my cardiologist today to find out the results of my stress test and any plan of attack (if necessary).

As most of you already know, BBB (left or right) can be caused by many things such as dental work, stress and a myriad of other things. You should also know that your heart has many, many different combinations in which your heart's pacemaker relays a signal to the different chambers of your heart to tell them to beat in order. You should not stress over this medical condition nor should you stop living your life. You stand a much better chance of being killed in a car crash than of being overly affected by BBB.

You've only got one life ... live it to its fullest every day.

Hey Folks..just my two cents worth here...I was diagnosed with RDLBBB about 2.5 years ago. I'm a 54 year old male and first experienced this problem while running track. I'm a partcipant in Masters Track & Field as well as Senior Games. I too went through all the tests, questions, and was told by my doctors to keep on trucking!...There is no cure, at least yet and I concur with Railroaders approach. Keep living life to the fullest.

I just turned 37 and was diagnosed with the LBBB two years ago. Follow on tests showed that my heart was healthy. It seems that for most of us, the condition just popped up, and as one cardiologist told me, "you don't have a problem, you're just unique". My advice, continue to enjoy what you love doing, hiking, running, biking, etc...Another important thing is to get your heart checked every few years to make sure you remain assymtematic!

I am 52 years old, diagnosed with LBBB just last week. I have high colesterol for which Iam taking lipitor, and also high blood pressure and I am type 1 diabetic. I got the whole shebang, so LBBB is just an addition to the package, it does not bother me. I will be seeing the Cardiologist very soon and let you know what they say.
By the way, I excercise daily for one and half hour with heavy weights and cardio, and lots of vigorous outdoor activities - Hunting and fishing. Should I change my lifestyle ? or wait until it becomes worst.

my mother was refer to the cardiologist because of the ECG report saying RBBB.i am little confused about RBBB what is RBBB.Is it a disease or just a temporary blockage?please help.one of the vetrain doctor told us nothing to worry about it is just a ECG machine wire bundle twist ...(machinical issue) not a heart issue.
we had a 2D ECHO and Colo Doppler study test done and it says the report is fine.
please advise.
samir

I was attacked by htn with ihd(old asw infaraction) on nov having original pain on exertion. then i advised by dr. to take medicine aten,stamlo,renitidine,ecosprin, monotrate etc. i was in regular check up last 10 years. last sunday i.e 16.08.09 i suddenly faint in the station during the visit of my doctor for 2 to 3 minutes. then doctor told me according to electrocardiogram report that it is a case of left bundle branch block. then doctor advised me to implant pacemaker. then i take another cardiologist's advice. he done my ecocardiography . report shows:
lv size normal, hk anteroreptal wall valves normal,good systolic function, mod. diastolic sysfunction ,lvef-64%
also he done holter monitor.report shows:
lbbb â¯c 1â° av block,highest rate 126,min rate 60, mean rate 87
i admit their for 1 week. now he discharge me and told me to review after 1 month or sos and wrote in discharge card that it is a case of htn old mi . he told my relative come after 1 month or again he will be faint then i will implant the pacemaker. i have no chest pain and i am in my house with full assistance of my family. i am not going outside with out any assistance and not stepping up to my double storied building. take regular food.
my hb 10 gm, i never take drinks and i am not a smoker also and i am a total vegetarian.now i take monotrate 20,clopid 75, stamlo 5, atrova20 ,alupent 10(sos), omez20.
now what is your deceision? whether it is urgent to implant a pacmeker? or any other treatment is required for me? or you another advice to take better treatment? now my age is 78 .my cholesterol,lipid profile test is satisfactory, my recent pressure is 130/80.

I may as well jump on the bandwagon here. I am 37, and in the Army full time. I have LBBB, and everything I have read has me wondering what to do about it. I have had a heart monitor on for 24 hours, and go to return it today.
The doctor said that I should be able to lead a normal life. I will also be able to stay in the army. I just don't know what to think when I read up on this stuff.

SPC Fultz-Meyer

I'm 54. On my 30th birthday I remember dancing and having to sit down because of severe chest pains. I thought, "well, that's it - I'm old." I've had chest pains over the years, been checked out several times,and found to have a healthy heart. 2 years ago in preparation for minor surgery, the ECG test showed LBBB. I don't know how long I've had it. My heart is otherwise healthy.

I've been a runner off and on for many years, but for the last 7 years I have run very regularly. Prior to my LBBB diagnosis I had run about 30 races (5K - 15K). The doctors have told me they have no reason for me to stop. In fact, during my last checkup, the cardioligist said it was nice to see such a healthy person for a change!
I've been living my normal life, and have no idea of my prognosis. However, since the diagnosis I have run 10 more races, including 2 marathons and a 25K. Haven't had any chest pains since either. Has anyone been advised against strenuous exercise?