Hi everyone,

I am new to this and came hoping to find some answers or at least logical thought. About 9 months ago i started having episodes that last for days where my resting heart rate will jump to 125 bpm, and my blood pressure will hit 190/150. When i have these episodes my chest hurts and is very tight, i get sick and vomit rather violently when i stand up for any length of time. Three hospitalizations and a ton of tests i have no answers.

Im on bp meds and a beta blocker to control my heart rate, which doesnt make the symptoms disapperar but rather helps with the severity. Ive been episodic now for three straight days while taking my medications and i feel like im having a heart attack,am nausious and periodically throw up. Hy hr is over 110 bpm at rest. I call the nurse line and they tell me to go to the ER like stat, but ive been down that road and its been the same result. They keep telling me its either anxiety or effects of prolonged high bp. I dont feel anxious and it happens frequently when im calm and at rest......im so tired of this. any thoughts here?

Hi there Center44:

Welcome to Neurotalk.

I am so sorry you have all this anxiety. Here is a link to our anxiety forum:

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/fo...aysprune=&f=50

Please do go there and read some of the posts. You might like to join in and share your story.

We are a nice bunch of friendly folk with all various kinds of issues. But we really do help each other.

Here's hoping you find some peace and serenity in your life.

Take care, Melody

A ton of tests and no answers?

That must be VERY frustrating. I had sinus tachycardia and angina, many cardiac tests, and no answers. Put on various meds. Several years later, my cardiac issues actually "showed" on the tests. I think our body tells us long before the tests show what is going on with us. Just my opinion. By the time it showed up, there was a lot of damage. I hope you get answers quickly.

Would you be willing to share with us what some of the tests were? Were you seen by a cardiologist? I am not sure I would just write it off as anxiety too quickly. While that may be the issue, which can elevate your heart rate and blood pressure, I would want to be sure there was not another reason before I would attribute to anxiety.

What is your history? Do you suffer from anxiety normally? Do you have some extraordinary stress in your life presently? Were you on any medications prior to these attacks?

Please only share if you are comfortable with doing so. I do not mean to pry.

center44,

It is great to have you come and be with us. You will fine a great number of dear friends to listen when you are in need of ears. Please, just let us know how we can help you out. You will find out we are supportive and relaxing place.

Please keep us up to date on your situation. Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.