Comments on: I have had 11 heart attacks?

By: huggz

huggz — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:47:12 +0000

Such important information should not be asked of the people here, its specialist information and you need answers from your doctor.

By: 123321

123321 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:47:12 +0000

So what is your question?

By: CeCe

CeCe — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:47:12 +0000

I am not being disrespectful nor am I trying to take away from what sounds like a very frightening experience but it sounds to me that what you may be suffering from is not in your chest but mainly in your head you may want to seek professional counseling to discuss what is going on with you as it might be something like Post Traumatic stress disorder.

By: Eve

Eve — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:47:12 +0000

You should be seeking out other specialists and running this information off them.

Your current doctor should compile the information you need to bring to another specialist.

Seek another opinion. No one here is likely qualified to answer such technical questions. Maybe there is a cardiac site online somewhere with more information. Research your condition on line and see what you can learn about all this.

By: SA16

SA16 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:47:12 +0000

It does not sound like you have had 11 heart attacks (myocardial infarctions). I have never seen a patient who survived 11 heart attacks, even in the best conditions.

If you have even 1 heart attack, then there is permanent and definite evidence on EKG.

It does sound like you may have panic attacks, or even a benign (but very scary) arrythmia. The propranolol is a beta-blocker prescribed everyday by cardiologists to help with arrythmias and other heart problems. It should help, regardless of the cause. If not, adding an SSRI (a class of drug) can help with anxiety and help with your irregular heartbeat. The SSRI may take several weeks to work, so be patient. I have seen many patients improve greatly on these, and they report that they have fewer palpitations, etc.

You have received health care for this condition, or you wouldn’t have gotten the propranolol. This prescription is rarely written for more than 12 months, so it has not been more than 4 years. You need to contact your doctor and get connected to a specialist.
Best of luck.