First and foremost I want to thank you for sharing. Our bodies and minds are very complicated, intricate organs. I am a nurse and also suffer from anxiety and depression. I have a heart murmur, as well as had history of SVT. I have an extensive family history of heart disease, stroke, myocardial infarction, bypass surgery, and stent placement. I take Metoprolol daily, limit my sodium intake, am active, and try to get adequate hydration and rest daily. By BMI is at a healthy percentage.
I too have been to the ER for symptoms I thought to be heart related. At times they were in fact my heart (SVT and palpitations) and other times it was anxiety and panic attacks.
I applaud you for listening to your body and seeking medical care. Many will not even take that step out of fear they are wrong, “it’s in their heads”, etc. It just takes one time of it actually being a true heart symptom and not seeking care to end a persons life. With that being said it’s important to advocate for yourself with your PCP. Request referral to a cardiologist for a second opinion. It sounds like an adequate work up was completed. Bloodwork including Troponin levels, EKG, Halter Monitor, stress tests, knowledge of family health history are all extremely important to properly diagnose. We also must do our part to maintain proper health. Taking the advice and trusting your PCP, taking medications as prescribed, eating a balanced diet, exercise to maintain our BMI, adequate hydration, rest, counseling, self help techniques (I.e. deep breathing, warm baths, self talk, etc.), social support, are all crucial.
I wish you the best moving forward! Our bodies are so extremely awesome, especially when we do good for them! Keep putting one foot in front of the other, and make the most of each day! We’re all here to support you!
Alicia

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