This was my previous thread:
www.mumsnet.com/Talk/general_health/2076338-Are-these-heart-cardiac-warning-symptoms
So, I made it to the GP today. She said it was most likely musculoskeletal, but detected a faint heart murmer (which must be new, no doctor has ever picked that up before). So she has referred me for an echo test.
So of course I am scared now! She said that 7 out of 10 cases are just a floppy valve which needs no treatment, but she wouldnt be drawn on the other 3 out of 10. She said the letter with the appointment would come through in 2-4 weeks, so she cant be expecting me to drop dead any day soon (hopefully).
Am trying not to google. Anyone heard of this? I have no idea if there's a worst case scenario or not. I am 39, overweight but not seriously obese, diet a bit rubbish sometimes but I don't drink or smoke.