What's going on?
I can do at least 20 minutes of vigorous exercise, but sudden movement and things like climbing stairs, carrying heavy items, and getting out of a car trigger a sudden, steady rapid racing of my heart, chest tightness, shortness of breath, heavy arms and sometimes legs and lightheadedness.
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That certainly sounds confusing/concerning.
Although I am not a medical expert when it comes to physical exertion and the heart, there may be something to be said for a structured workout (proper warm-up and steady pace) versus daily chores, which demand an unconditioned, instantaneous burst of effort. That said, my best advice is to bring this to your healthcare provider's attention so they can address your concerns/questions.
In the meantime, I am sharing this article, which may provide some helpful information: https://heart-failure.net/symptoms/shortness-of-breath
All my best, Doreen (Team Member)Thanks for your replyDoreen. I had 2 stents put in 10 years ago that completely resoved my symptoms at that time. 3 years ago I went to the ER because of the above symtoms, spent the weekend then had an angiogram and 2 more stents were put in however it did nothig to resolve the above issues. I have had echocardiograms and 2 nuclear stress tests which found nothing. I've had 2 cardiologists and a primary care doctor look at ths and they seem baffled just as I am.
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Wow, I'm so glad to hear your doctors are on top of this, and for the most part, the echoes and stress tests have come back with no "serious" underlying issue.
Yet so sorry to learn they are just as baffled as I am.
As I mentioned previously, my thought (and it's just a thought) is that when working out, you warm up and then maintain a steady pace, rather than an immediate, massive surge of energy/movement.
I would continue to keep your doctors in the loop and perhaps keep a log/journal to note when this happens and what you were doing. That may help your healthcare team put all the pieces together.
Please keep us updated.
All my best, Doreen (Team Member)
Thank you Doreen!
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Always know we're here for you.
Reach out anytime!
~Doreen (Team Member)
