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Old 03-03-2013, 09:41 PM
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Hi all

I've tried doing a search on this and I'm not coming up with much but I thought I'd ask you, the experts and see if anyone has any knowledge or personal experiences.....

For the last month or so I've been having chest pains. They've been coming and going but these last few days have been stronger and way more frequent. For the first couple weeks we wrote them off as anxiety induced by my new vestibular rehab but they're getting worse.

On Friday I had them for the whole day. They get worse with stress and exertion (I tried to run on the spot..big mistake! ) They ease up with rest. I was going to go to emerg but feel stupid if its anxiety and frankly I don't want to sit around for 6 hours waiting to be seen by doctor.

Tomorrow I see my family doctor anyhow so I've been trying to hold on till then. My question is... is there any kind of issue with concussions and heart problems? I'm 39, thin, was very physically fit, no family history of heart disease so I just don't fit the profile of heart problems. I do have a very small murmur though (mini murmur ) but was told its nothing.

I know this probably isn't even a heart issue I just wanted to know if there could be a concussion connection or anything I should tell my doctor.

Sorry this is so long! Thanks for any help.

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I'm a 39 year old, female, accountant. On July 2, 2012 I crashed my bike at the end of a 65KM road ride. I was fine that day but woke up the next morning to my current world.

Ongoing symptoms include: dizziness, blurred vision, light and noise sensitivities, cognitive problems, uncontrollable emotions/depression/anxiety, headaches (but they're getting better), mental and physical fatigue, difficulty communicating and sleep disturbances.

Currently seeing a fabulous Neuro Psychologist and vestibular physiotherapist and hoping to soon see a neuro ophthalmologist. I am currently doing 20 minute stationary bike rides daily, 20 minutes of meditating, 15 minutes of Lumosity and lots of resting. I have not been able to work or drive since the accident.

The things that have helped me the most since the accident are vestibular therapy, gel eye drops (for blurred vision, sensitivity and dryness), amitriptyline (10mg), and meditating. I am finally starting to see some slight improvements and am hopeful!

My brain WANTS to heal itself... I just have to let it and stop trying to get better!
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