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A real Pain; heart or ?
Hi. I went threw alot of test about a 1 1/2 years ago to find out why I was light headed and short of breath alot, and have no heat tolerance. The lungs was well. The stress test was well, the test where they took pictures of my heart with the contrast found a septal aneurysm in which I was told not to worry about because the 2 sides were not communicating. The CT of my head was fine. All 4 dopplers were fine. My blood pressure was high (~168/115 and 119 pulse) and I am was put on and currently taking Dyazide/Maxide 50/25 once daily, Lopressor 50 mg. 1/2 twice daily and low dose aspirin once daily. My blood pressure has been fine on the meds(usually ~110 over 70 w/a 68 pulse.
COMPLAINT: About 3-4 months ago my blood pressure started going up slightly(~10-20 pts.) on all 3 #'s (EX.107-132 top # ect.on all 3)because of my back pain in the flank area of my right shoulder and my lower back. The x-ray on my back showed no damage and the chest x-ray was fine. My blood work showed my sugar at 101 My Chol. LDL 153 ,the other(?ldh) 69 w/a total of 236. Now I am taking Lipitor 10 mg. once daily. Also taking Zanaflex for pain as needed for about the last 2 months.
The number that my doctor was bothered with was the cardiac CRP of a 6.2 level. All other test (bld) were fine. I weigh 158# at 5.5 inches. My Dr. wants me to quit smoking because he says I am in a HIGH risk group for a heart attack or stoke with my family history. I'm 42 and I do eat very healthy but could be more active if I felt better and wasn't bothered with the stabbing pains. The pain is now giving me problems in my arm, leg and neck also but I haven't even mentioned that yet to my Dr. This year I couldn't even go hunting because of the pain and my mother tired me out shopping where my body felt heavy. I just get so tired. I'm not a lazy person and getting really frustrated. It makes me feel like a chronic complainer. When I check my blood pressure at home and it is a pounding feeling, ha ha that is when it is low. It seems crazy even to me. Should I really be worried about a stoke or heart attack? Would this 6.2 number cause heartburn? Would this put me in a risk group, if so what percent? Could this be why I've been having my pains. OR could it be something other than my heart? If so would you have any suggestions on what I could ask my Dr. Would this 6.2 cause my face to flush if my FSH is normal???????? Or could my heart not be the issue at all.
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely; Amy
COMPLAINT: About 3-4 months ago my blood pressure started going up slightly(~10-20 pts.) on all 3 #'s (EX.107-132 top # ect.on all 3)because of my back pain in the flank area of my right shoulder and my lower back. The x-ray on my back showed no damage and the chest x-ray was fine. My blood work showed my sugar at 101 My Chol. LDL 153 ,the other(?ldh) 69 w/a total of 236. Now I am taking Lipitor 10 mg. once daily. Also taking Zanaflex for pain as needed for about the last 2 months.
The number that my doctor was bothered with was the cardiac CRP of a 6.2 level. All other test (bld) were fine. I weigh 158# at 5.5 inches. My Dr. wants me to quit smoking because he says I am in a HIGH risk group for a heart attack or stoke with my family history. I'm 42 and I do eat very healthy but could be more active if I felt better and wasn't bothered with the stabbing pains. The pain is now giving me problems in my arm, leg and neck also but I haven't even mentioned that yet to my Dr. This year I couldn't even go hunting because of the pain and my mother tired me out shopping where my body felt heavy. I just get so tired. I'm not a lazy person and getting really frustrated. It makes me feel like a chronic complainer. When I check my blood pressure at home and it is a pounding feeling, ha ha that is when it is low. It seems crazy even to me. Should I really be worried about a stoke or heart attack? Would this 6.2 number cause heartburn? Would this put me in a risk group, if so what percent? Could this be why I've been having my pains. OR could it be something other than my heart? If so would you have any suggestions on what I could ask my Dr. Would this 6.2 cause my face to flush if my FSH is normal???????? Or could my heart not be the issue at all.
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely; Amy
Hi. I went threw alot of test about a 1 1/2 years ago to find out why I was light headed and short of breath alot, and have no heat tolerance. The lungs was well. The stress test was well, the test where they took pictures of my heart with the contrast found a septal aneurysm in which I was told not to worry about because the 2 sides were not communicating. The CT of my head was fine. All 4 dopplers were fine. My blood pressure was high (~168/115 and 119 pulse) and I am was put on and currently taking Dyazide/Maxide 50/25 once daily, Lopressor 50 mg. 1/2 twice daily and low dose aspirin once daily. My blood pressure has been fine on the meds(usually ~110 over 70 w/a 68 pulse.
COMPLAINT: About 3-4 months ago my blood pressure started going up slightly(~10-20 pts.) on all 3 #'s (EX.107-132 top # ect.on all 3)because of my back pain in the flank area of my right shoulder and my lower back. The x-ray on my back showed no damage and the chest x-ray was fine. My blood work showed my sugar at 101 My Chol. LDL 153 ,the other(?ldh) 69 w/a total of 236. Now I am taking Lipitor 10 mg. once daily. Also taking Zanaflex for pain as needed for about the last 2 months.
The number that my doctor was bothered with was the cardiac CRP of a 6.2 level. All other test (bld) were fine. I weigh 158# at 5.5 inches. My Dr. wants me to quit smoking because he says I am in a HIGH risk group for a heart attack or stoke with my family history. I'm 42 and I do eat very healthy but could be more active if I felt better and wasn't bothered with the stabbing pains. The pain is now giving me problems in my arm, leg and neck also but I haven't even mentioned that yet to my Dr. This year I couldn't even go hunting because of the pain and my mother tired me out shopping where my body felt heavy. I just get so tired. I'm not a lazy person and getting really frustrated. It makes me feel like a chronic complainer. When I check my blood pressure at home and it is a pounding feeling, ha ha that is when it is low. It seems crazy even to me. Should I really be worried about a stoke or heart attack? Would this 6.2 number cause heartburn? Would this put me in a risk group, if so what percent? Could this be why I've been having my pains. OR could it be something other than my heart? If so would you have any suggestions on what I could ask my Dr. Would this 6.2 cause my face to flush if my FSH is normal???????? Or could my heart not be the issue at all.
Also, could this be lyme disease or Streptococcus viridans since the back of the throat is raw all the time and sometimes with a white film???
COMPLAINT: About 3-4 months ago my blood pressure started going up slightly(~10-20 pts.) on all 3 #'s (EX.107-132 top # ect.on all 3)because of my back pain in the flank area of my right shoulder and my lower back. The x-ray on my back showed no damage and the chest x-ray was fine. My blood work showed my sugar at 101 My Chol. LDL 153 ,the other(?ldh) 69 w/a total of 236. Now I am taking Lipitor 10 mg. once daily. Also taking Zanaflex for pain as needed for about the last 2 months.
The number that my doctor was bothered with was the cardiac CRP of a 6.2 level. All other test (bld) were fine. I weigh 158# at 5.5 inches. My Dr. wants me to quit smoking because he says I am in a HIGH risk group for a heart attack or stoke with my family history. I'm 42 and I do eat very healthy but could be more active if I felt better and wasn't bothered with the stabbing pains. The pain is now giving me problems in my arm, leg and neck also but I haven't even mentioned that yet to my Dr. This year I couldn't even go hunting because of the pain and my mother tired me out shopping where my body felt heavy. I just get so tired. I'm not a lazy person and getting really frustrated. It makes me feel like a chronic complainer. When I check my blood pressure at home and it is a pounding feeling, ha ha that is when it is low. It seems crazy even to me. Should I really be worried about a stoke or heart attack? Would this 6.2 number cause heartburn? Would this put me in a risk group, if so what percent? Could this be why I've been having my pains. OR could it be something other than my heart? If so would you have any suggestions on what I could ask my Dr. Would this 6.2 cause my face to flush if my FSH is normal???????? Or could my heart not be the issue at all.
Also, could this be lyme disease or Streptococcus viridans since the back of the throat is raw all the time and sometimes with a white film???
Hi. So the answer I recieved was to see and cardiologist, stop smoking and eat better. I guess that means that the CRP of 6.2 is Just heart related and Not related to my Back pain????
* I know I need to quit smoking.
* As far as change in diet; I feel as if I eat really healthy. Mainly venison, chic and fish (fresh). I garden and can my own vegetables, eat salads, use only olive oil when needed, snack on nuts and fresh vegies and fruit.
Sorry if I seem angry. Just frustrated that I am always tired and that my back is so very sore if I do anything. My (spell check) coroded, venious, ect dopplers where fine, stress, ecko, ect. Does/Has anyone out there had these same issues. Has anyone had Striptococcus viridans? Or something that is back and CRP related? I Really HATE taking pills that alter me. The pain pills are just a cover up that I Dont want to stay on. There has got to be something causing it!
* I know I need to quit smoking.
* As far as change in diet; I feel as if I eat really healthy. Mainly venison, chic and fish (fresh). I garden and can my own vegetables, eat salads, use only olive oil when needed, snack on nuts and fresh vegies and fruit.
Sorry if I seem angry. Just frustrated that I am always tired and that my back is so very sore if I do anything. My (spell check) coroded, venious, ect dopplers where fine, stress, ecko, ect. Does/Has anyone out there had these same issues. Has anyone had Striptococcus viridans? Or something that is back and CRP related? I Really HATE taking pills that alter me. The pain pills are just a cover up that I Dont want to stay on. There has got to be something causing it!
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