What does a heartattack feel like?

[gizmo1979]

I was working hauling stone to the garden when I felt like I was going to pass out,am now sweating alot no pain in my arm though.So I should be ok right?

[HeeBGBz]

1. Could be heat exhaustion

Heart attack might give you pain in the arm, jaw, chest. Do you/did you have any numbness or tingling? Dizziness?

[gizmo1979]

5. Just dizzy.

[GreenPartyVoter]

2. Well.. we didn't figure out my mother's symptoms til after we lost her but

since you're a guy the standard heart attack symptoms apply to you. I would guess that if there is no arm pain you probably are all right. There are other symptoms, though, so google them and make sure you didn't experience any of them as well.

*hugs*

[gizmo1979]

6. Thankyou I'll do that.

[DS1]

3. Take an aspirin

this thread will be locked, but if you have more pains it could be wise to call someone

still, the aspirin helps

[gizmo1979]

10. all I have is baby aspirin hope that works.

[librechik]

14. that's the preferred dosage.

take another one if you don't get relief.

[anakie]

4. if you are having chest pain

in conjunction with feeling clammy having cold sweats and have gone pale in colour phone an ambulance

[gizmo1979]

8. I have the sweats

but more red in the face than purple.

[whodiedandmadeUSgod]

7. Diaphoresis, Chrushing or tight chest pain that can radiate down the left

arm, shoulder or up in to the neck, shortness of breath

[leftofthedial]

9. chest pain?

often like a huge vise squeezing your chest?

[gizmo1979]

28. no chest pain.

[Lisa]

11. some people experience symptoms like indigestion

I don't know if you've ever had heartburn, but something like that. Note (as the other posters have described) that there are a bunch of symptoms, so there isn't just one definitive thing.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

12. I suggest that you take the aspirin, BTW chew it, and then call 911.

NOW. Even if you're not having a heart attack, the paramedics should be checking you out. I am a nurse, BTW.

[gizmo1979]

19. I have an appt for tommorrow called the doc.

The weird thing is I checked my blood pressure,which is always alittle high,136-95,and it is 107 over 68,my bp has never been that low.I don't understand.

[Nikia]

23. How's your heart rate?

Variation in blood pressure and heart rate can be indicators of a heart attack.
Do you feel any better? If it is is just heat exhaustion or fatigue or some other minor problem, you should be feeling better by now.

[gizmo1979]

29. It's at 106 bpm

usually 76 bpm.

[Nikia]

34. I'd go to the ER if I were you

From your original post, it has been almost two hours. An elevated heart rate and lowered blood pressure is a bad sign. If it was something minor from strenuous activity, you would be better by now.

[libhill]

13. GET TO A DOC A.S.A.P.

N/T

[terrya]

15. I second this. Get to a hospital or clinc.

Have this checked out by a doctor.

[libhill]

16. Yup-

might be nothing, but to be on the safe side, he should at least have it checked out at an E.R.

[LeftCoast]

17. If you do nothing else, at least call an ER

You are experiencing *some* signs of a heart attack. It may be nothing, or it may be very serious.

This is not a game, please don't fall into the trap of wishing this away. If it is heart trouble the sooner you see a doctor the better your chances are.

Best wishes!

[gizmo1979]

20. Thankyou for the advice and concern.

Everyone has been real helpful.

[neuvocat]

18. Pain in the arms and jaw.

However you should get a checkup at least for the peace of mind.

[zbdent]

21. If it feels like there's a band around your chest - get to a hospital

quickly.

(band squeezing).

My mother-in-law said hers was in her back. Men have it like there's a big rubber band squeezing on their chest . ..

[Mrs_Beastman]

22. If you have health insurance

they usually have an on-call nurse you can talk to about your symptoms. From what you said, doesn't sound to good.

[BikeWriter]

24. My chest felt uncomfortable and I was clammy. I thought maybe it was...

indigestion or heartburn. Friends insisted on calling an ambulance crew, who gave me nitro and an aspirin. They diagnosed it correctly as a heart attack. If you have any doubt, call 911!

[radwriter0555]

25. You're dehydrated.

Get some electrolytes in ya.

[gizmo1979]

30. I did drink some water and I feel alot better.

Just a little lightheaded when I stand up.

[GirlinContempt]

26. Get. Medical. Attention.

[Redstone]

27. Why the hell are you asking US?

Shouldn't you be asking a doctor?

Redstone

[gizmo1979]

31. I thought about that.

I really hate doctors.I hate paying them to run tests when nothing is wrong.

[Kire]

32. right?

even if it's a panic attack, you should talk to somebody who knows

[EstimatedProphet]

33. Lockinig

This should be brought to the attention of a doctor.
Good luck.