For the past two months, I have been trying to fall asleep at night only to be awakened with my heart pounding so very fast. I will only have been laying down for a half hour when this jolt occurs. My heart continues to pound and I try to sit myself up or busy myself. It takes about two to three hours to pass. My left arm also hurts, especially in the shoulder and upper arm area and the left side of the neck.
When this happened the first few times, I went to the ER thinking it was a heart attack/cardiac related. They would be an EKG and blood work - everything looked good. I did go to PCP four months ago and I was the picture of great health. I am 36, female, fit, always had history of low blood pressure (normally 102 over 60). Not sure what my blood pressue is during these episodes. I do have history of migraines, depression, anxiety but I am doing quite well although stressed in life lately. I do want this to be assumed anxiety without being torough first.
My PCP did refer me to a cardiologist and I already went to consultation there. My next appointment for echo and heart monitor to wear at home is in two weeks. I hate feeling this way since I barely end up getting 4 hours of sleep a night and am always tired at work. My PCP said that she will refer me to a sleep study once the cardio is looked at first.
I feel stuck and afraid of this now. Other tactics I try is no eating two hours before bed, never was a coffee drinker or smoker, just enjoy caffeine in chocolate during moderation during the day. Today for instance, I dragged myself out of bed at 7:30am (fell asleep at 4am but heart still felt racy), did errands and now at work exhausted. My left shoulder is killing me and feel sore.
In the past I have gotten massages and I have a history of tightness in my shoulder blades and that arm due to my posture and desk job. But maybe I am just grabbing at straws here. So depressed and scared about this. Any feedback or support would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Loading...
Did you ever get a diagnosis?
Loading...