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HEART ATTACK SYMPTOMS

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Natalieannamay · 18/08/2024 13:21

Hi
on Fri afternoon I was sleeping with my 2 year old daughter when i felt the most awful burning pain in my chest , this went up to the right side of my neck and jaw. It was awful. I was dizzy and shaking, this all only lasted around 10 minutes. Since then iv been having palpitations and feeling really uneasy , iv also had a little upset tummy .
my partner is telling me i need to go get checked out. Im just nervous it’s something bad and they will keep me in, my daughter will only settle with me.

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Magnolia1234 · 18/08/2024 20:01

Natalieannamay · 18/08/2024 18:07

I’m now on my way to hospital, they have called me back and sent an ambulance. They said I’ll be having blood test and a ecg.

Best wishes OP. You at least are in the right place if there is any issue.

OlderGlaswegianLivingInDevon · 18/08/2024 19:26

and is this ambulance taking you to the hospital which you mentioned earlier is an hour away from home ?

is your daughter with you

or is your daughter staying with your partner ?

Noseybookworm · 18/08/2024 19:24

Natalieannamay · 18/08/2024 13:37

I’m glad you’re better now . I had my gollbalder removed years ago , it was just so strange as it was burning but painful,, iv had gas indigestion ect in the past but this felt different and frightening. I’m going to call 111 when I get home as ask there advice as if I turn up to my local walk in centre ill be waiting 12 plus hours to be seen. It’s a nightmare.

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My DH had really bad chest pains about 2 weeks ago - I just put him in the car and took him to a&e. His dad dropped dead of a heart attack at 60 and my DH is 55 - I wasn't taking any chances! He was thoroughly checked over with blood tests and ECG, they ran the tests twice to be sure and then he saw the Consultant Cardiologist. They were fairly certain it wasn't his heart, we were there for 6 hours. He's since seen the GP and been diagnosed with gastritis. Please get checked out, it could be something simple that needs treatment but it's better to be safe than sorry.

Starlingexpress · 18/08/2024 19:13

TooTiredOfThisShit · 18/08/2024 19:06

I think people have to take a bit of responsibility for themselves, though. This all clearly and openly not professional medical advice 🤷‍♀️

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People with no actual fucking clue what they’re talking about post ‘medical’ advice with such authority. Anyone can say they’re an HCP. I don’t think I’ve seen a SINGLE thread over the years where at least one or two idiots have pitched in with completely irresponsible ‘advice’ and if an OP is dithering about what to do it’s those very posts that they’ll cling to.

Differentstarts · 18/08/2024 19:13

TooTiredOfThisShit · 18/08/2024 19:06

I think people have to take a bit of responsibility for themselves, though. This all clearly and openly not professional medical advice 🤷‍♀️

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But their is a lot of people with health anxiety on this app (not op) who ask quite basic medical things, to which 100 people tell them how their dads, grandmother's, neighbours boyfriend had something similar and how all the doctors where wrong and now their dead. This medical thread is quite straightforward but if it had been anything else op would have had 50 different diagnosis by now and told of the 2 million pounds of scans and tests she must insist the drs give her.

Wabberjockey · 18/08/2024 19:08

Natalieannamay · 18/08/2024 18:07

I’m now on my way to hospital, they have called me back and sent an ambulance. They said I’ll be having blood test and a ecg.

Good. I hope it’s all just a precaution.

TooTiredOfThisShit · 18/08/2024 19:06

Starlingexpress · 18/08/2024 18:26

It’s an issue that’s been ongoing for years. So many armchair medics offering dangerous advice and threads are left to stand.

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I think people have to take a bit of responsibility for themselves, though. This all clearly and openly not professional medical advice 🤷‍♀️

indecisivewoman81 · 18/08/2024 19:05

I hope all is well

Ifyoumust222 · 18/08/2024 18:45

So happy you are getting checked out by professionals.. right thing to do

IMBCRound2 · 18/08/2024 18:41

Not in for the same reason but currently sat at a&e crying because my little one is going to have to attempt bedtime without me for the first time - sending solidarity- it’s just such an awful feeling!

NOTANUM · 18/08/2024 18:35

Good luck OP!

FedUpMumof10YO · 18/08/2024 18:29

I think the post should stand for anyone experiencing something similar at any point.

And because I want to know the outcome.

Starlingexpress · 18/08/2024 18:26

DingDongDell70 · 18/08/2024 18:11

I reported this post to MN ages ago. Why is this dangerous advice still here?

It’s an issue that’s been ongoing for years. So many armchair medics offering dangerous advice and threads are left to stand.

Starlingexpress · 18/08/2024 18:19

Otherstories2002 · 18/08/2024 17:23

Those are not heart attack symptoms.

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Can this dangerous crap be deleted please?

TheWonderhorse · 18/08/2024 18:15

Hope you're okay OP, it could also have been a panic attack especially given your family health problems, you must be under so much stress 🌸.

When you get home, whatever they say, please take it as easy as you can.

LazyDaisy22 · 18/08/2024 18:13

Good luck OP, hope all goes well for you. You’re doing the right thing.

Differentstarts · 18/08/2024 18:13

DingDongDell70 · 18/08/2024 18:11

I reported this post to MN ages ago. Why is this dangerous advice still here?

Mumsnet have commented but I do agree with you mumsnet should ban threads asking for medical advice as it is so dangerous

Deadbeatex · 18/08/2024 18:11

I'm so relieved you are going to get checked out OP and I hope it turns out to be nothing sinister. Please do update once you know x

DingDongDell70 · 18/08/2024 18:11

I reported this post to MN ages ago. Why is this dangerous advice still here?

PurpleFruit1 · 18/08/2024 18:10

Really glad you are being seen @Natalieannamay

Differentstarts · 18/08/2024 18:09

Natalieannamay · 18/08/2024 18:07

I’m now on my way to hospital, they have called me back and sent an ambulance. They said I’ll be having blood test and a ecg.

Good I'm sure you will be fine but if nothing else at least its reassurance

anonymous98 · 18/08/2024 18:08

Natalieannamay · 18/08/2024 18:07

I’m now on my way to hospital, they have called me back and sent an ambulance. They said I’ll be having blood test and a ecg.

Glad you getting seen. Hopefully it's nothing but well worth getting it checked. Best wishes to you

Differentstarts · 18/08/2024 18:07

Signs and symptoms of heart attacks in women are different to men and can often be quite vague symptoms. Never ever risk it when it's your heart ots not worth it. Don't be hanging around thinking it's like the tv and your gonna grab your chest and fall to the ground because it's highly unlikely to present like that. 99% of the time it will be fine as multiple physical and mh issues present like that but I wouldn't be hanging about to see if I was the 1 %

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Natalieannamay · 18/08/2024 18:07

I’m now on my way to hospital, they have called me back and sent an ambulance. They said I’ll be having blood test and a ecg.

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Natalieannamay · 18/08/2024 18:06

Otherstories2002 · 18/08/2024 17:38

So much so that 111 didn’t even advise going to a hospital.

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They have called me I’m now on my way to the hospital by ambulance for a ecg and blood tests.

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