Heart or Chest Cramps???? Please help???? Any doctors out there???

Question

Hello. I have high blood pressure since I had my first baby really high. They have put me on alot of different meds to get it right. I have not see the doctor since my second baby! I know it is really bad I am trying to get in to see her. Anyway I have had these cramps around my heart that comes on at anytime and it feels like a quick stabbing pain that lasts a few seconds and then goes away completely. It happens like once a week. Is there anything I should be overly concerned about??? I know I need to start taking better care of myself expecially for my children. Please help??? Thank you!

Answer 1

Obviously you need to get this checked out soon.

After that you might find this site a good resource: http://www.smart-heart-living.com

It contains a wealth of information about heart healthy living. Lots of links to pages about diet, exercise, body weight, smoking, symptoms, etc.

Hope you find it useful. Good luck!

Answer 2

with your history of high blood pressure, you bet you should be concerned... get yourself to a doctor and quick.

Answer 3

If you're not controlling your blood pressure you have a risk factor for heart attack. This may be nothing, but it may be that your heart is not getting enough blood low due to blockages in your heart artteries, especially if these episodes happen when youre walking/running/doing stairs. You  NEED to see your doc, get your blood pressure in good control and possibly even have a stress test.