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I Worry About My Health

I had to pull over on the highway yesterday. I had intense pressure in my temples. It felt like I was getting squeezed with a vice. It was two distinct back to back episodes and although they each only lasted a few seconds they left me slightly nauseous and chest pressure and fatigue for several hours.
I wouldn’t share this except on an anonymous site but I was scared and definitely scared to drive. I’ve had an aortic valve replacement and an ablation to cure A-fib so a trip to doctor or ER would have meant a lot of fuss and I knew it wasn’t heart. (Rate was low and steady).
I feel great today and had a great day coaching my team on a day when they ran great, but I am worried it’s going to happen again. I am surrounded by people who care and shouldn’t worry. Definitely need to quit stressing about it.

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SW-User

i don't wanna give you health advice, but my first thought was migraine. i think everything but the chest pressure sounds like that, but with your history you know you should report this to your doctor, even if it never happens again. it could be anything, or nothing serious. it's hard to know. but you're right, you should keep your stress about it in check. chances are, you're okay, if it was transient. just get some peace of mind by consulting your doc.

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SW-User

@trackman11 there are all types of migraines, and this is the time of year when they are most prevalent, be it spring or fall. i was thinking the chest pressure was a mini-anxiety reaction to the pain and nausea, because you were driving. but it's best analyzed by a professional. i would just take good care until then, by you know... staying hydrated, and eating regularly, and resting adequately.

trackman11 · 61-69, M

@SW-User thank you. I didn’t know that about migraines but whether that’s it or not it gives me something to talk about rather than trying to describe this.
Have a great night and I do appreciate your time and words.

SW-User

you're welcome, @trackman11. :) take good care, and enjoy your night as well. 🤗

Happymedium · 56-60, F

😳scary!
If it happens again....definitely get it checked out

Or maybe even share this with someone close.....just so someone is aware

trackman11 · 61-69, M

I did the latter. I had to ask someone else to drive. I blamed it on vertigo because it’s hard to describe. I will check it out if it happens again. Thanks for the advice. 😀@Happymedium

Happymedium · 56-60, F

@trackman11
🤞 for a one time occurrence.

Take care.

trackman11 · 61-69, M

@Happymedium thank you! 😀

Smart23 · 51-55, F

Could have been a type of seizure.

trackman11 · 61-69, M

@Smart23 I’ve never had a seizure so don’t know what it would be like. I didn’t black out but had a few seconds of inability to do much. If it happens again I have good access to my doctor.

LikeMind · M

Lock your gun cupboard and relax, don’t go to work....

trackman11 · 61-69, M

@LikeMind I knew this was bad! Now I have to go buy a gun cabinet?

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