Are these heart / cardiac warning symptoms?

[Worriedkat]

Sharpish mild twinge in left chest once every few days, lasts about 30 seconds. Left side of neck also aches at the same time. Happens when at rest or when asleep, not on exertion.

Have googled (bad I know) and symptoms don't seem 'red flag'. Have gp appointment on 21st. Am overweight (size 18) but don't drink or smoke, age 39.

Anyone know?

[fanjoforthemammaries7850]

Yes..my point is not its likely to be something. But that it should be checked in case :)

[Worriedkat]

Sadly no GP appointment today, work was manic and surgery had a recorded message saying call back later! Had a weird fluttering in the middle of the night which woke me up, no pain though and none all day today. Going to try GP again on Wednesday.

I also think they will say muscular and that'll be that. I don't have any of the red flag symptoms like sweating nausea vomiting or blackouts, and the pain is too brief.

[InSpaceNooneCanHearYouScream]

The fluttering is probably ectopic beats or palpitations, which again can be totally harmless, but should also be mentioned to GP. If you mention possible heart symptoms to the receptionist, you'll get a same day appointment

[fanjoforthemammaries7850]

Fluttering heart is not muscular.

You are really not taking this seriously enough
iMO.

I hope a.doctor sees this here and can advise.

[Worriedkat]

fanjo I am aware I have bouts of health anxiety and probably more than average GP referrals. In the past 6 months I've had a head MRI for pulsatile tinnitus, colonoscopy, breast clinic, investigation for swelling on leg, and possibly more than that. I'm trying to not panic and hoping the symptoms will abate.

I know it'll probably be Sod's law that the one time I don't panic is the time I needed to.

[LEMmingaround]

I think it warrants an "emergency" appointment with your GP tomorrow. If only to put your mind at rest.

Are you on any medication at all? either prescribed or otherwise?

I was getting really strong "palpitations" which turned out to be ectopic beats - it felt like my heart was trying to get out of my chest although there was no pain. I was given an ecg which of course showed nothing at the time - which was good. I was going to holiday to scotland and was wanting to climb some way up ben nevis (not all the way) but was too scared to be anywhere too remote. I was also told not to have alcohol or caffeine - on holiday FFS!! anyway turned out to be ectopic beats, very common, in fact most people will have them, mine were just more noticable, generally at rest - When i stopped taking my hayfever medication, low and behold, stopped!

I also had chest pains recently but it was indegestion/trapped wind as it would be associated with much belching This would be twingy in nature.

I think the fact it doesn't happen on exertion is a good sign, and no other signs, also good however i don't think you should leave it, because i think your anxiety about it will probably make it happen more often and it does need checking out.

Does your surgery operate the 8am lottery? Ours has also opened a turn up and wait clinic from 8-11am, if i were in your position i would do that. You say its full on at work, well you can't give it your full attention all the while you are worried you are about to drop dead so get along to the GP in the morning - promise?

[LEMmingaround]

Cross posts? you have health anxiety? There's your explanation. I suffer from health anxiety too - chest pain is often a symptom of anxiety. Go to the GP, put your mind at rest.

[Worriedkat]

Omeprazole for mild reflux and under active thyroid (controlled)