Hi ladies,
I've been having some stress and had a particularly challenging weekend at work. I'm also having my HRT woes and feeling generally down. I went into work early yesterday, having rushed my breakfast, feeling anxious because I had so much to do and I'm in a supervisory role, supporting vulnerable adults. I developed intense indigestion pain (not unlike I've had before maybe once or twice a year) but it felt particularly bad as I couldn't stop, take a breather or have a drink. I asked if anyone had an antacid, no one did. I then started to feel sick and started to panic that I was going to be sick or faint in front of everyone so then felt clammy and light headed, none of which was helped by a colleague asking me if I had jaw pain etc (although she was right to - I didn't). The more she fussed the more panicky I felt, so I listened to her and went for a lie down. Still had the indigestion but felt better. I was sure with a cup of herbal tea etc I could manage. Anyway, they insisted I went home. As soon as I was outside I felt fine. Still had the pain but it went down after a couple of Rennies. I felt bloated etc. I rang the doctor, told the receptionist and they gave me an afternoon appointment. All morning the pain came and went, although less severe and also bubbling. Saw the doctor and explained the whole thing. She seemed quite sure it was digestive and stress related. I explained that I'd had a couple of bouts of the pain being as intense since, but it felt different at home, not crowded, not having to put on a face. I had the upper gastric discomfort all evening with lots of burping (not like me) and the pain has reduced significantly this morning and moved down my tummy. However, I'm in work later and feel stupid. My colleague messaged saying she was relieved as she thought I was having a heart attack (but obviously wasn't concerned enough to phone 999!) Now I'm worried it was heart related, even though I feel bloated and windy and a few years ago had persistent gnawing epigastric pain when stressed. (Was given a course of ranitidine and as the stress reduced it resolved, but I have had shorter bouts over the years at times of stress). I'm generally fit and healthy with excellent cholesterol etc. My BP is generally ok, although was up a bit yesterday, but that's not unusual when at the surgery, especially when stressed.
I am worried it may have been more, but also know I am full of gas. I also feel silly and anxious about work, none of which will help. The fact I felt sick and clammy worries me, but I also know I was panicking. I didn't feel sick and clammy with the pain when as it came and went over the course of the day and I walked around and functioned fine. Can anyone relate? My mind is in overdrive.
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