Aa
Aa
A
A
A
Close
Avatar universal

Heart Problems at 19??

A few months ago I started feeling easily weak, and had a lot less energy than before. After class, I was so drained that I could hardly function. At night it was harder for me to sleep as I noticed my heart pounding a bit. As months passed my symptom's got worse. I am experiencing constant heart pounding that I can feel throughout whole body (I can see my chest and stomach pounding) (Also when I take my blood pressure it hurts because of the pounding), heart racing (resting is about 100-130 and goes to 150-170 when I stand and walk). I was diagnosed with Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia, but my doctors say there is another underlying condition. SVT also runs in my family, and while I have had fainting episodes my heart monitor hasn't picked up SVT.
I am to the point where I can hardly get out of bed, and cant function. I dont know what to do at this point. Does anyone have any advice?
P.S I am open to trying medicine, but Diltiazem made my heart worse, and beta blockers affect my asthma
Prayers and medical info are needed! Thanks!
3 Responses
Sort by: Helpful Oldest Newest
363281 tn?1643235611
Hello~I strongly suggest you make an appointment to see a cardiologist, your symptoms actually warrant more help that most conventional physicians can offer. I am also recommending this post be transferred to our excellent heart forum, there are many folk there that will probably be able to help you.
Helpful - 1
1 Comments
Thank you so much for your comment! I have an appointment with an electro physiologist tomorrow. It was hard in the hospital to get physicians and nurses to take me seriously since I am young to have heart issues. I have seen a couple different cardiologists at this point, but they don't really know whats causing these problems, so hopefully seeing the specialist tomorrow will shed light on the issues. I will transfer this to the heart forum.
Avatar universal
Have them check your Vitamin D as well. Magnesium might help with racing heart, but check with doctor. It will help lower blood pressure.
Helpful - 1
1 Comments
Thanks! In august I got a full work up, and Vitamin D was on the lower side, so I now take supplements and a multi. I have taken magnesium in the past and it does help me sleep. I already have somewhat low bp so I have to be careful what I take, but magnesium seems to be good!
Avatar universal
I have also had fainting spells, and am hoping for an ep study, but the doctor wants to me to try meds first.
Helpful - 0
1 Comments
More symptoms: body soreness and weakness and chest pain

You are reading content posted in the Heart Health Community

Popular Resources
A list of national and international resources and hotlines to help connect you to needed health and medical services.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
Condoms are the most effective way to prevent HIV and STDs.
PrEP is used by people with high risk to prevent HIV infection.