Guest guest Posted June 11, 1998 Report Share Posted June 11, 1998 Hi All Started my news meds about 2 1/2 weeks ago. Having nothing but trouble . I started having chest pain and burning pain around to my shoulder blades . My arm and hand feel like a nasty toothache. My shoulder and neck are just screaming . Can hardly hold my head up a times. Went to doctor and we looked up this med (Zoloft) and it read that in very rare cases tachacardia and quick pulse and chest pain can occur. So I have now stopped taking meds again. I went today and had blood work and a cardiogram . When I was weaning off the amyltriptoline I got so depressed and tired. (tears all around) I dread going through that again . So my doctor said take it easy, and call right away if there's any other problem no matter how trivial. So I guess I'll have to take her advice. There is a strong history of heart disease and stroke with my fathers family. Both of my grandparents had heart attacks and my grandmother had numerous strokes. My father had a heart attack 9 years ago. Thankfully the damage was minimal and he, thanks to my mother has learned to live life differently, he's never been healthier.I am very much physically my fathers family so heart disease is always a concern with me. I'm not the kind of person who can just sit and let things pile up. My lawn needs cutting and as usual I see all sorts of stuff to do around the house. My husband is often on the road with work. He suffers from degenerative disc disease and deals with chronic pain of his own. I've always been the one to keep our household functioning. I'll probably drive myself crazy until I get this all straightened out. My husband told me to ignore everything and just take care of myself. My daughter is such a wonderful help , but it's not fair to lay things on her. Here in Canada school will be out in about 10 days , I know she'll be a great help but after all she's too young 12) or as she keep telling me " almost a teenager " . I really can use some support during this. I have a great family but I hate laying my troubles on them. I'm sure when people ask how you are, you tell them fine. I don't feel it's right to be constantly talking about my aches and pains, but boy do I have a lot of them lately. I really am glad I have this list to spout off too. Say a little prayer for me. I'm sure things will get better. It just all takes time. Joanne (niagara) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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