Has anyone had a heart attack? Describe to me what it felt like, the pain, the fear, misc.?
448832
Well in my case I felt the standard stabbing pain in my chest and a numbness in my left arm, it felt like someone was standing on my chest,couldn't breathe, couldn't hardly move. Broke out in a cold sweat and a feeling that is hard to explain, helplessness came over me. Fear, I knew what was going on, I wasn't afraid honestly ,I thought it was time to check out, my family met with me at the hospital, my brothers, and we talked and even laughed about all the things we had done as kids, I could see fear in thier eyes, I tried to make it easy on them. This was a "Minor" heart attack, it did however do some muscle damage to my heart, and I have suffered 2 more in the last 8 years, all required hospital time. My problems however are not blocked arteries mine is caused by a-fib, an extreme electrical short in the heart. I have been told a pacemaker would be the next step, I am just not sure about having "The Energizer Bunny" regulating my heart beat. You only fear death my friend if you are not sure what awaits you there, I know....and there is nothing to be of afraid of there.\n\nBlessings
373284
Actually, it sounds like you're having anxiety attacks.  The symptoms of anxiety attacks often mimic heart attack symptoms and can, therefore, be really frightening.  It's sad that there's a doctor who doesn't seem to take you seriously and who makes you feel like you're just imagining your symptoms.  My advice is to find another doctor and specifically ask about anxiety.  There are medications that can help.
483723
Many times.When my first boyfriend and I broke up. When my husband cheated on me. When my sister died at 46. When my brother died at 36. When my mother died. Two weeks ago when my son-in-law was diagnosed with cancer at 28. One night when I was having chest pains and didn't think I would live to see the next day. Many other times too. through out my life. I just say to my self. This to shall pass. I wish I knew more about whats going on with you. So maybe I could help. Some of the questions people ask are to vague. We need more details. Sorry life is hard for you.Right now.
583437
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss.  One can't imagine what you went through.\n\nMy son had this at six weeks old, it was awful but with a 18month as well to look after, everything was awfult then.\n\nHe then had another attack of it at two years of age.  It was only at that time we realised how ill you can get.  I had to hold the oxygen mask to hids face whilst he fought to breathe.\n\nIt was an horrendous time & I now know that once your child has had it, they will always be suseptable for chest infections etc.\n\nI hope you get some serious answers.\n\nTake care
328847
i never  have,but my mother did,,,,her heart stopped for 20 minutes.and they brought her back,2 hours later she was awake talking in the er,the doctors told us usually when someone is flat line that long they  go into coma and usually doesn't come out,but she did,,,,,she didn't remember  what happened,and the family had asked the doctors and nurses not to tell her she had basically died,well,leave it to someone,,,,one nurse came in and said ,well you did die!!.this upset my mother,cause she didn't remember what had happened,she  asked us allot of questions and so on,,we talked with her  about the  death thing,and she didn't recall anything,except the most beautiful feeling of peace,as she  got better(her heart) she started to have strange feelings,due to the fact she had died and came back,she said it wasn't natural,she believed she should have went on to  another place,she told us she just didn't feel the same anymore about being alive,,,she never said she wanted to die again or anything,just it wasn't normal for her to be here,a few weeks later she signed papers to do no resuscitate at all.she  felt if it was her time to go the doctors should just let nature take its course.well she lived on a bout 6 months.. she was doing really well,and then one night she just passed in her sleep..so now,we all feel  she has went back to  the  beautiful most peaceful place she once had found..
669562
I was a volunteer Firefighter/ETT for awhile and my first medical response was an auto accident victim. I went to the hospital to meet the ambulance and help offload the patient and give the EMTs some support. The ambulance arrived, the rear doors opened, and I was stunned at what I saw. But the training kicked in immediately.\nWe transferred the patient to the emergency room and everyone did everything they could. There was no hope.\nI still remember giving chest compressions and looking unto the patient's brown eyes and praying "God help us help this man".\nThe doctor told me to stop compressions and I felt so helpless. It was over.\nI didn't sleep that night. I still see his eyes.\nYou won't forget what you saw. But your neighbor is gone.\nYou're okay, you're safe. Just cherish and appreciate life.
853822
That is Deep! I appreciate people taking the time to express their loss,their memories.I'm sorry for yours!At least you seem to have accepted the tragedy and found some peace.Life is so strange,it is 4 21am I have been up since 1 25 on this computer reading and trying to answer some things I know alittle about from life's experience.My boys are asleep,so is my dog.My wife died in my arms a month ago today,I could not help her with CPR nor could the rescue team,41 too young, but everyday I see her in my sons,it will take along time to recover, as they say!God Bless You too!
93877
Hey those are symptoms of heart attack!!! Get off the computer and get to the  nearest hospital.
372027
hm well....A heart attack is simply heart failure leading to death and has a collection of symptoms and signs including:\n\n1)shortness of breath\n2)fatigue\n3)post mortem swelling in the legs\n4)post mortem fluid in the lungs\n5)naseau shortly before death, vomiting, excessive fluid in the abdomen\n\nIt is fairly normal.
706726
I got terrible chest pains from it. So bad that I thought I was having a heart attack. I went off it immediately
396030
Um, you better get to a doctor ASAP. It sounds like a heart attack, or heart murmur. And don't laugh it off, even if you think you're too young. I had a co-worker who had a terrible heart attack at age 19. It happened at work, she was complaining about something similar to yours. A few hours later, she stood up to leave, and just passed out. We had to call the ambulance. She survived, but had to quit working.
1039768
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.
357379
I had attacks for years that I thought were gas.  Finally, I had a really bad attack.  I had severe pain on the right side of my chest, abdomen and back.  I felt like I had to breathe very shallow because any movement was excruciating.  I had terrible heartburn and vomited bile.
949135
That's one symptom of a heart attack. You might want to consider going to the ER.\n\nOther signs:\nnausea\nsweating\nheadache\ndizzy feeling\nfainting\n"heart-burn" type feeling\npressure in chest area
359507
Hey JJJ I looked up some info I hope this helps..\n\nChest Pains\nLots of things cause chest pains. How do you know if you should call 911? \n\nSome chest pains are minor problems such as muscle aches and gas bubbles. Others are more serious such as an inflammation of the lining of the heart or lungs, ulcers, gallbladder attack, acid reflux or blood clots to the lung. \n\nMost importantly, some pains can be the only warning sign of a life-threatening heart attack, where a few minutes can make the difference between life or death. \n\nHeart pains generally are located under the breastbone or across the upper chest. They may also go down either arm (not just the left arm), up to the neck or jaw, or through to the back. \n\nMost people describe heart pain as a deep pressure, ache, burning or squeezing. Some say it is like a belt tightening around their chest or a heavy brick laying on them. Rarely is heart pain sharp like a knife or excruciating like hitting your thumb with a hammer. \n\nOften heart pain is accompanied by other symptoms, most commonly profuse sweating, nausea, dizziness or difficulty breathing. \n\nHeart pains are often provoked or worsened by emotional stress or physical activity, but they can also come on when you are doing nothing more than reading or watching TV. They don't come and go in a few seconds, rather heart pains generally build up and go away over a minute or two. \n\nDonít goof around with chest pains. Stop doing whatever you are doing. Don't wait until morning to see if they will be better. You should call 911 immediately if you have unexplained chest pains that: \n\nLast more than 10-15 minutes. \nAre associated with difficulty breathing or dizziness. \n\n\nSharp pains in the heart, could it be caused by anxiety?\n\nAnd here is a link as well... http://www.breathing.com/articles/chest-pains.htm\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chest_pain\n\nI hope that helps... God Bless
779237
It is generally very painful and yes you would know about it!  Mind you that said there is such a thing as a "silent" heart attack and as the name suggests you would not know about that.
869768
what if you???  had a heart attack mid-sentence?\n\nthen I guess we'd all be sitting here wondering what was on you mind when you died