What Causes Discomfort Chest Along With Shortness Of Breath?

Posted on Sat, 18 Jul 2015

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Question : Hello, I'm 60, female. 253 lbs. My heart rate is 64. But it doesn't feel right. the last two weeks I've noticed it rocking in my chest and the need to take deep breaths, and a slight heavy feeling in my chest. I know its not normal, but is it something I should be concerned with. I do take meds. and I have diabetes II that I pretty much have under control.
Meds: Ramipril 5mg. Levothyroxine 125 mcg. Glipizide er 5mg Invokana 300mg. Omeprazole DR 40mg. Bisoprolol fumarate 5mg. Janumet 50-500 mg.
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Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Rocking in the chest

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

Rocking in the chest could mean that there could be ectopic beats. That is heart beats arising due to abnormal signals.
Here is what you should do

1. Comtinue to take your medications
2. Approach a doctor and get an ekg done
3. Try and see what worsens the rocking like exertion or anxiety.
4. also get your thyroid function test, sometimes over treatment leads to such symptoms

I hope I was of help, please get back to me with any further queries

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (14 minutes later)

Ok, thank you. That is what i'll do. For #3. its neither. I've been relaxing while this is going on, getting up and doing things doesn't change it one bit, and I don't believe I have any anxiety.

Thank you,
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Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Follow up

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for getting back. It definitely conduction issue, please get an ekg done soon

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar