Ive been bulimic for the last two and a half years and Ive been experiencing chest pains, my heart hurts. The doctors gave me an ekg and said my heart beat was fine and normal but I think there is something else theyre missing, is that possible? Im afraid its something internal.
@bestsoylotta Every time you throw up, it puts your heart and your stomach under extreme stress. Your heart is probably getting very tired. The problem with excessive vomiting is that it CAN lead to heart attack. I hope you feel better.
@bestsoylotta yes it is something internal, it's your esophagus. When your esophagus gets inflamed or tears or spasm it can give retrosternal chest pain. most likely your potassium is fine so that's why your ekg is fine. esophageal stuff donesn't show up on an ekg. treatment is to stop vomiting, i know its easier said than done. no vomiting=no chest pain.
u r soo cute u don't have to say anything just stay there and look pretty. but about the chest pains. i been having chest pains lately for the past 3 months but this past week they been increasing. the pains are between 1 to 3 almost per day but they las seconds. I read the those type of pains are not mayor but is always good to get check out to be on the safe side. the only thing is that doctors now days are a rip off and they will try to steal ur money! i hate it!
you should be taken seriously..they always tend to downgrade it just because of age they categorize people by there age..dont listen if you dont feel comfortable and your not feeling right don't doubt it at all. Just go, even go to the ER honestly it's better safe then sorry. Right? Plus you wouldn't have to worry and think about it as much.
When I went to the doctor the other day I thought of you because they said I have tachardia with a high heart rate and was unaware I even had this issue and they said it's from dehydration and low potassium...could you possibly tell me more about this
Doctors infuriate me. I get chest pains and have trouble breathing sometimes at night because of anxiety, but I only think that because a doctor barely looked at me and said that's what it was (anxiety). I'm in the same boat you are, like what if it's serious? Hello, eating disorders can cause hella damage! Ugh, I hate doctors.
That's an interesting relationship you have with your dietitian. She must really like you. I have a really special relationship with my therapist too. Although we don't hang out together. She's really amazing and I would be dead without her. I'm glad you have Barbara. My therapist's name is Karen. Good luck with everything.
Hey hun, I just has open heart surgery due to an aortic anurysm. I too put off going and I could have died if I had not gotten an mri and ct scan to find it. Mine tho was mostly due to my Turner Syndrome, but made worse a little quicker from my eating disorder. I've been admitted 3 times for chest pain, its usually ER and urgent care policies to do so so they aren't liable if something is wrong. I would say go especially if you have pain ASAP! I'm proof one can have this and not know how bad.
I think it's great that you were able to call your therapist when you were scared to be alone. I know i wouldn't do that. Sounds like you need to get your heart checked out!! Good luck with that, I'll pray for you. Now that thanksgiving is over, i hope you can enjoy the holidays =]
(cont) to go to the ER if you're in pain. you have reason to be concerned and i hope you will start feeling better soon. I LOVE CHRISTMAS TOO it makes me ridiculously happy.
oh god lauren, i have been going through the same medical shit, except with me it's my stomach. i have had such extreme pain in my stomach and i suspect i have some sort of bleeding ulcer or something, but i went to the ER twice in the last few weeks and as soon as i tell them i'm bulimic the doctors just say "yeah, that'll do it" and won't do any tests or anything. so when i've been in pain since then i have these rediculous "should i stay or should i go" debates. anyway i don't think it's dumb
I agree too..I have fibromyalgia and my dr always puts everything down to it..I was unwell recently and they did some blood tests and they said they were all fine and I went back a month later and my dr just looked at them again and nearly passed out because my sodium was so low she told me I should be in hospital, I had it done again and it was in normal range tfft!They should always class chest pains as a major medical emergency. How many bulimics die from heart attack even when in recovery!
Ive been bulimic for the last two and a half years and Ive been experiencing chest pains, my heart hurts. The doctors gave me an ekg and said my heart beat was fine and normal but I think there is something else theyre missing, is that possible? Im afraid its something internal.
bestsoylotta 2 years ago
@bestsoylotta Every time you throw up, it puts your heart and your stomach under extreme stress. Your heart is probably getting very tired. The problem with excessive vomiting is that it CAN lead to heart attack. I hope you feel better.
persephone750 2 years ago
@bestsoylotta yes it is something internal, it's your esophagus. When your esophagus gets inflamed or tears or spasm it can give retrosternal chest pain. most likely your potassium is fine so that's why your ekg is fine. esophageal stuff donesn't show up on an ekg. treatment is to stop vomiting, i know its easier said than done. no vomiting=no chest pain.
IdnahT 1 year ago
u r soo cute u don't have to say anything just stay there and look pretty. but about the chest pains. i been having chest pains lately for the past 3 months but this past week they been increasing. the pains are between 1 to 3 almost per day but they las seconds. I read the those type of pains are not mayor but is always good to get check out to be on the safe side. the only thing is that doctors now days are a rip off and they will try to steal ur money! i hate it!
chonqueo 3 years ago
you should be taken seriously..they always tend to downgrade it just because of age they categorize people by there age..dont listen if you dont feel comfortable and your not feeling right don't doubt it at all. Just go, even go to the ER honestly it's better safe then sorry. Right? Plus you wouldn't have to worry and think about it as much.
Aicila25 3 years ago
When I went to the doctor the other day I thought of you because they said I have tachardia with a high heart rate and was unaware I even had this issue and they said it's from dehydration and low potassium...could you possibly tell me more about this
SufferingHearts 3 years ago
Doctors infuriate me. I get chest pains and have trouble breathing sometimes at night because of anxiety, but I only think that because a doctor barely looked at me and said that's what it was (anxiety). I'm in the same boat you are, like what if it's serious? Hello, eating disorders can cause hella damage! Ugh, I hate doctors.
I'm so jealous of your house!
Stetthat 3 years ago
That's an interesting relationship you have with your dietitian. She must really like you. I have a really special relationship with my therapist too. Although we don't hang out together. She's really amazing and I would be dead without her. I'm glad you have Barbara. My therapist's name is Karen. Good luck with everything.
singinchick 3 years ago
very pretty house :) hope you feel better!!
tancole85 3 years ago
Oh honey, you worry me. Try to take best care xoxo
Sia118 3 years ago
Hey hun, I just has open heart surgery due to an aortic anurysm. I too put off going and I could have died if I had not gotten an mri and ct scan to find it. Mine tho was mostly due to my Turner Syndrome, but made worse a little quicker from my eating disorder. I've been admitted 3 times for chest pain, its usually ER and urgent care policies to do so so they aren't liable if something is wrong. I would say go especially if you have pain ASAP! I'm proof one can have this and not know how bad.
emmaw35 3 years ago
wanted to say too that I LOVE ur room mates oil painting :) and ur house is big and really nice no wonder u love it! :P
sevensassy 3 years ago
chest pains are scary :S
i have them due to anxiety and stress..and its soo scary...
idk urs could've been linked to purging and stress...
maybe next time u should go to the ER...ur not dumb at all..
im glad it got beta..
great u have a friend u can call up and help.
u really shouldve gone at least to get urself checked.. i understand the stigma but u have a history.. u should b taken seriously..
take care hun..try to keep to a schedule..i know for me its a constant struggle and i forget too...
sevensassy 3 years ago
Barbara sounds like a great person and I am glad you had someone to turn to in that situation.
chloeinoz 3 years ago
she is, and thank you!
laurenlivejournal 3 years ago
I think it's great that you were able to call your therapist when you were scared to be alone. I know i wouldn't do that. Sounds like you need to get your heart checked out!! Good luck with that, I'll pray for you. Now that thanksgiving is over, i hope you can enjoy the holidays =]
k10dance 3 years ago
(cont) to go to the ER if you're in pain. you have reason to be concerned and i hope you will start feeling better soon. I LOVE CHRISTMAS TOO it makes me ridiculously happy.
jenneyefer86 3 years ago
oh god lauren, i have been going through the same medical shit, except with me it's my stomach. i have had such extreme pain in my stomach and i suspect i have some sort of bleeding ulcer or something, but i went to the ER twice in the last few weeks and as soon as i tell them i'm bulimic the doctors just say "yeah, that'll do it" and won't do any tests or anything. so when i've been in pain since then i have these rediculous "should i stay or should i go" debates. anyway i don't think it's dumb
jenneyefer86 3 years ago
yeah, exactly...like if i were a 40 year old man, the SECOND i said "chest pain", i would be admitted...but no, i'm a young girl. ugh.
and i do get the "dumb blonde" look a lot. it sucks!
laurenlivejournal 3 years ago
so true!! Its not fair how we as those with an ed that r young are treated like we're just wanting attention or smthng!! :(
sevensassy 3 years ago
I agree too..I have fibromyalgia and my dr always puts everything down to it..I was unwell recently and they did some blood tests and they said they were all fine and I went back a month later and my dr just looked at them again and nearly passed out because my sodium was so low she told me I should be in hospital, I had it done again and it was in normal range tfft!They should always class chest pains as a major medical emergency. How many bulimics die from heart attack even when in recovery!
chloeinoz 3 years ago