Heart Disease In a 24 Year Old Woman? Posted: 01-10-05 06:47am
For the past three years I have been
experiencing left arm pain. Feels like
stabbing pain in shoulder and numb feeling
in my lower arm and wrist which seems like
the veins may explode, it is not uncommon
for this to be accompanied by what I can
only describe as an electrical sensation
in my chest although I must stress that I
would not regard this as painful. About
a year ago I also began to suffer from
palpitations which feel like a quick burst
of jumping heartbeats which return to
normal after about twenty seconds, I feel
these most days and frequently in colder
weather. I have also started having
dizzy spells and periods of
lightheadedness which can last for hours
or days at a time, I feel oddly detached
and like my vision is jumpy and these
episodes are often accompanied by the
feeling that I cannot get enough breath
into my lungs. My doctor has put this
all down to anxiety but I am a carefree
person and only feel depressed after these
events and never before. I am hopeful
that somebody may be able to shed some
light on this problem which I feel is
ruining my life.
Thanks everyone
Last edited by Lis_Babe on 01-11-05 06:32am; edited 2 times in total
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lupne
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Have You Posted: 01-10-05 10:43am
Had any tests? Ekg etc?
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Lis_Babe
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Tests Posted: 01-11-05 05:11am
I have had an ekg a 24 hour tape and a
coronary calcium scan which showed a
calcium score of 1 which is a low score
but still high for somebody my age.
During the 24 hour tape I had no symptoms
as it was back in march and my symptoms
were less frequent then.
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lupne
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Well Posted: 01-11-05 05:39am
I am 48, have severe heart disease, to get
to this degree means I had it in my
twenties, so yes it can happen.
Offense is your best defense, start taking
care now.
Fish oil, folic acid vitamin b-12 daily,
dont smoke and exercise.
Otherwise I wouldnt worry and enjoy your
youth, ok?? :d
wish you luck, lupnes
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Lis_Babe
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Thanks Lupne Posted: 01-11-05 07:49am
I am grateful that somebody answered my
post as I have posted the same question in
other areas and never recieved any
feedback. I have just been reading
another question which I noticed you had
replied to and in that you described the
severity of your cardiovascular disease.
I just wanted to say how sorry I am to
hear that you are in so much pain.
Thanks for your time.
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lupne
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You Are Welcomed. Posted: 01-11-05 08:15am
If I can prevent anyone from going through
what I did, then my existance on this
earth is justified..Lol..
Also you didnt mention family history?
In mine its bad , paternal
side..Lol..Everyone had mi's and 2 had
mitral valve replacements(3 counting me),
arteriosclerosisi, and deaths or strokes
before 50 yrs of age.
Family history can be a huge factor.
Also check your homocystein levels, high
levels can cause premature heart
disease.
Let us know ok?
Lupne
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Lis_Babe
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Homocystein? Posted: 01-11-05 08:28am
Do they get that from a choleterol test?
My cholesterol was normal when I last had
it checked (about 1 year ago) since then I
have lost 5 stone, quit my 40 a day habit
and only eat 4 grams of saturates/ trans
fats daily so I imagine its even better
now! As for family history its actually
quit good. Both my parents are alive
although my dad has high blood pressure(at
57) and my mother has just been diagnosed
with very slight angina(at 55) my
grandfather dies of an acute mi at 57 but
he was also a diabetic.
Just out of interest, do the symptoms I
mentioned sound suggestive of coronary
disease. I would also be inclined to
think I was too young and put it all down
to something else, possibly mitral valve
prolapse but the tingling arm pain doesn't
fit.
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lupne
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Ok Posted: 01-11-05 08:38am
Diabetes can cause heart damage, your
family history suggest that you watch
out.
55 is young to have angina and what is
causing the angina?
High b/p as well.
A simple blood test can show high
cholestorol and high homocystein(anything
over 15% is high for homocysteins).
Some families( mine) have a genetic
disorder , where they do not absorb folic
acids and vitamins b12 and b 6 , which in
turn cause's high homocysteins.
Stopping smoking is the best thing(i still
cant stop), so you are headed in the right
direction.
If your dr had you on a monitor than they
realize the history as well, best nip it
in the bud and live a long life.
If homcysteins are a cause ; catch it
quickly as it will damage the arteries to
the degree I have. Even the smoking cant
do this(drs words), I am on 11 different
meds & vitamins and you do not want
this I assure you.
Let me know ok? Lupne
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purple333
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Posted: 01-11-05 10:33am
The original post listed some symptoms
that could also be caused by high
cholesterol &/or pre-diabetes/diabetes
so i'd get sugar & cholesterol levels
checked.
