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03-03-2013, 09:41 PM | #1 | |||
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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. CC
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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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03-03-2013, 10:27 PM | #2 | ||
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I linked info about Coronary Artery Spasm for you - not to scare you, but as answer to your question. Ask your PCP about it, and ask for a referral to a Cardiologist for evaluation and possible treatment if they feel it necessary. Whether your anxiety issues from the PCS are involved is hard to say but Anxiety / Stress is a known cause.
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. Current: Changes of more insomnia, new reviews with findings of more Depression, tremors, vertigo, tinnitus, loss of focus, fatigue; SSDI - accepted on Depression, Cognitive Deficits; Seizures ruled out, mTBI changes including cognitive slowing/lapses. Medication update: Topamax 200mg twice daily it seems to minimize daily headaches to a 1-2/10 quality(I still know they are there); and acute headaches erupt without warnings. |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | cyclecrash (03-03-2013) |
03-03-2013, 10:37 PM | #3 | |||
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Thank you for the link. If that is what I have it must be from all my heavy cocaine use!! (Just kidding )
This sounds completely opposite to what I have though as mine is worse with activity and better while resting while the link above is better while active and worse while resting. Maybe I have Coronary Artery Relaxing instead of spasming! Thanks again! CC
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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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"Thanks for this!" says: | Brain patch (03-04-2013) |
03-04-2013, 02:33 AM | #4 | ||
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Do you have any back or rib issues ? A dislocated rib at the vertebra can cause the rib where it connects to the sternum to be very tender. I have a rib that can easily get out of position in my back and cause me chest pain. I also have a history of hiatal hernia that causes chest pain. This is where the top of the stomach squeezes into the diaphragm and gets stuck. I have also had esophageal spasms from similar vertegra issues. All three of my different causes of chest pain have resulted in getting EKG's done 'just in case.' Twice they even did stress EKG's on a tread mill. Fortunately, my health plan at the time covered the EKG's completely. It was nice to know I have a healthy heart.
A physiatrist or osteopath may be able to help or a very good physical therapist who can manipulate your ribs and back. My best to you.
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"Thanks for this!" says: | cyclecrash (03-04-2013) |
03-04-2013, 07:48 PM | #5 | |||
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Hi C.C,
I have had chest pain a few times. I actually went to the E.R once for it and had an EEG or whatever it is when they stick all those electrode things on you and monitor your heart. They said it was probably a panic /anxiety attack. Is your heart beating fast or feel like it is beating weird? Mine tends to get that way when my chronic pain level goes up. I think it puts stress on the heart. Have you been having a migraine or any pain that has been worse recently? Just a thought. Hope you get feeling better soon. I was able to stop it from beating weird a few times by meditating. I see that you meditate. Good job! That has been the most helpful thing. Brain
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Brain patch. . Had MVA in 2006 resulting in post concussive syndrome manifested by cognitive impairment, chronic pain/ fatigue. Chronic pain of head, neck, back, left leg. Other problems include REM sleep behavior disorder, nocturnal frontal lobe epilepsy, chronic migraines associated with nausea/vertigo, episodes of passing out, hypoglycemia, liver dysfunction (had accidental overdose of acetaminophen in 2009) had liver and kidney failure, hernia, degenerative disc disease with compression of nerve root, PTSD, and other problems associated with functioning problems from traumatic brain injury (light, sound sensitive, easily overloaded, easily distracted, cannot focus, anxiety problems etc.) |
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03-04-2013, 09:26 PM | #6 | |||
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Thank you for the suggestions and personal stories. I saw my doctor today and he mentioned my murmur again, checked my bloodpressure, listened to my lungs etc. And he thinks it might be stress/anxiety mixed with the fact I have fibromyalgia.
I had an EKG today and he scheduled me for an echo cardiogram tomorrow. That is really fast for around here so I'm thankful he's taking it seriously. I had them off and on again today. My heartbeat is never racing or erratic and I'm not upset or anxious for any reason. Doesn't at all feel like when I have a panic attack. Even when I'm meditating they can be there although they're usually less when resting. We'll see what the tests say and I'll keep my physiotherapist in the loop. They do get a little worse when I'm doing my vestibular therapy. I'll also keep up with my stress relieving techniques. Thanks again for the help! CC
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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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