I get massive leg cramps, where my heart beats really fast and its hard for me to breathe. what should i do? my doctor says its nothing, but it scares me because the cramps make me feel like im dying?\nadvice?\ninformation?
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I kinda feel this could depend on your age. My daughter had bad leg cramps when she was younger and the doctor said it was growing pains. Of course, I thought she was in the first stages of some disease. Moms way of thinking!!\n\nIf you've seen a doctor and he has checked you out and said it's nothing, then don't get worried about it but instead try some of the following....\n\nFor muscle cramps, gently massage the legs stretching it to help relieve the painful contractions. Relax the muscle by using a hot water bottle or heating pad, or by soaking in a warm bath. \n\nIt could be a varicose vein problem developing. In this case you should try preventing it by several times a day, lie on your back for a few minutes with legs slightly raised, soak legs in warm water, exercise regular and wear a support hose to support your legs.\n\nBecause of meds I have to take, my potassium can fall low. If this happens my legs cramp really bad. So, this could really be your problem because if you are not eating the right foods or if you are on medication yours could be below normal. Eat bananas, drink oj, you can even buy a potassium supplement at WalMart for less than $2.00. \n\nAlso, be sure to drink plenty of water and excerise regularly.\n\nHope something helps those cramps to go away!! :)
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Hey I am extremely sorry :(\nI know sometimes it's just the worst pain EVER. Plus u have another condition going on.....really sorry to hear.\n\nFor the cramps, try having some hot tea....that always helps me feel a lot better. Or soup. Take 2 tablets of the painkiller u usually take, instead of one. Sometimes, 1 doesn't do it. But do read instructions before you do that. \n\nTry thinking about ur favorite things that bring a smile to ur face...and just wait it out.....the pain will go away. \n\nI am sorry again :( \nHope u feel better real soon.
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sounds like panic attacks, but it's really hard to say.  You could see a doctor, but those psychiatric medications they may prescribe can be really poisonous
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Try eating a banana. These are good for muscle cramps. They are high in potassium.
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Don't drink! 1st off\n\nYour heart isn't going to stop. you need to go to the doctor and have it checked out and then you will feel better. Are you taking your pulse yourself or have you been told by a doctor that you have a slow heart beat??\n\nWell my heart beats too fast and I get freaked out thinking I'm going to have a heart attack and after all these years I'm still here.\nSo unless you have been told by a doctor you have slow heart rate I wouldn't worry about it.\nJust chill and don't drink. Good lord you wouldn't be able to relax for feeling your heart...:)\nThat was suppose to be funnnny. \nReally I wouldn't drink!\n:)
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Go to the doctor! Here is something.....\n\nWHAT YOU SHOULD DO\nYou may take nonprescription medicine such as aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen and acetaminophen for menstrual cramps. Use it only as directed. \nIf your doctor gives you a prescription for menstrual cramps, take it exactly as directed. \nApplying heat to your abdomen or back helps ease the pain. Do this for about 20 minutes once or twice a day. Use a heating pad set on low or a warm water bottle, or take a warm bath for 10 to 15 minutes. \nStay as active as possible. Exercise often helps relieve pain. You don't need to stay in bed. \nDon't drink too much caffeine (cola or coffee); and try to keep away from things that cause you to feel stressed-out. \nCall Your Doctor If...\nYour pain is not controlled with medication or lasts more than 3 days. \nYou have pain with urination or bowel movements, or pain that is located on one side only. \nThe medicine you are taking is causing any problems. \nSeek Care Immediately If...\nYour pain is so bad that you can't walk. \nYou have a high temperature, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, dizziness, or muscle aches during your menstrual period.
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I don't know what to tell you. You really worried me a lot. But if you are concerned talk to your doctor don't be scared of asking them questions, that's why they are there to help people that are needing answers. you can also visit the web med.\nI think that's all I can say, but I pray with my heart. god bless.
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It sounds like you're having ectopic beats. Do you find that it's when you're sitting quietly you notice it? It feels like your heart skips a beat and then the next beat feels much stronger than normal - the thump in your chest you're describing. It's actually very common and about half the population get ectopic beats every now and then, just some people are more aware of them than others. I'd guess because you're concerned about your heart anyway you're a bit more sensitive to these palpitations than others may be. These ectopic beats aren't dangerous and don't require any treatment unless they become very irritating to the patient. I'd guess that your heart doesn't actually beat harder for the next five minutes - it's probably just that having noticed this ectopic beat, you become aware of your heart beating when you're not usually aware of it.\n\nObviously, if you are concerned about it, or if you get pain with it, you should see a doctor, but it sounds very like ectopic beats to me. It's something I have myself every now and again, and it happens when you are sitting quietly, or lying in bed - basically when your heart rate is slow. You're also on beta blockers which slows down the heart rate. If you do something to speed up the heart rate, ectopic beats disappear because of the physiology of the heart, but since you have unstable angina I'd advise against raising your heart rate!
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Are you having a anxiety attack. I have had them over fear for my children several years back. Then again when I found out my Ex-Fiance was terminal. I totally freaked out. My skin was all prickly tingly numbness I couldn't  or had a hard time breathing. If you have ever done lamosse (sp) breathing it helped me allot. The Dr gave me a mild sedative but I don't like pills so I do the breathing. You need to relax, if it persists and is making you nervous push the issue with your Dr. change Dr's if you have to. But follow through and be persistent till you get the answer you need. Good luck
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You need to see a doctor, a specialist. Go to an Endocrinologist. You may also want to see a Cardiologist since your heart rate is very fast. Only the experts should be giving you a diagnosis and treatment for this.Good luck to you.
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start taking the medication a day before you expect the pain....once it starts, it's harder to stop\n\ntry a heating pad or a warm bath and try to relax....sometimes breathing exercises even help\n\nalso, make sure you eat healthy and exercise regularly....I can't believe when I get off track how much worse my cramps are!\n\nyou might want to talk to your doctor, they could give you a prescription for the pain and check for any possible problems such as fibroid or endometriosis\n\nwhen I was your age, I had horrible cramps, and I got on birth control pills a couple of years later, and that reduced the pain probably by 80%.....so you may also talk to your doctor about that
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My feet are getting heavy, and I've lost feeling in my toes. What is that odd sensation in my stomach - like rocks weighing heavily?? My back is stiff, so I try to move. Man, my feet are heavy. I move my legs and it's as if someone  tied cement blocks to them. A creeping sensation moves up my legs, and I stop trying to move them. \nMy eyes hurt. My head feels stiff, as if my skin is crunchy. I try to call out, but my mouth doesn;t want to move - like I am wearing a clay mask and it has dried. What is happenieng to me? My fingers are stiffening, and I am now numb to the waist. I can't move my legs!!  I try to scream, but my vocal cords are too frozen. My nose is numb.  My breasts are starting to feel heavy as lead, and I can hardly hold up my head. The numbness creeps downward, and my fingers are like bananas as I try to type. IO amn makl[oing so manny typpos .. I cannnottr type wellllll,... I cannnt breeeaathe .. sdhfgsdajklllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll
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uuuuuuuum yeah... go to the doctor. sounds like heart palpitations... which are not good...
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heart pounds like when it beats really quickly? i would say go see the doctor. asap. and stay away from any activities that make your heart pound until your doctor can check you out.\n\ni can't say what it is...heart problems can happen to people as young as babies (heart defect), so you don't want to sit on this and wait.\n\n*edit*\ni don't agree with the person above. the heart should never *hurt*. beat fast, sure, but pain is a sign of trouble...that's what pain is for. see the doctor.
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It could be something serious or it could be something stupid, like one of my older friends (she's 51) was having heart pains that were "unbearable" and she went he doctor and it turns out that she had really super bad gas!  Whether it is serious or stupid my opinion remains the same: GO TO YOUR DOCTOR SOON AS POSSIBLE!!  Just in case it is serious.  Best of luck to you!
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How often does this happen?  It's important to take chest pains very seriously, they could be signs of a heart attack or stroke.  Is it hard to breathe?  You should see a doctor ASAP, at least to rule out any heart issues.  I'm a nurse so please take my advice.\nYou'll be okay sweetie.
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Go to a well qualified doctor.  My heart did that for years and was never cuaght on EKG.  Then one time I was able to get to the er when it was doing it.  I ended up having to get a cathader ablation done.  Were they go in your blood vessals with a fiber optic thing and zap some nerves in the heart.  it took two times but I have been fine ever since.