Q: I’m a female with hypertension. I take combezide, atenonol and low dose aspirin. Lately i’ve been experiencing a feeling of fright that makes it difficult for me to breathe, lightheaded, numb feeling in my lips and a slight pain in the left side of my neck and head. Can you tell me what this could be?
A: You need to make an appointment to see your doctor. Women with heart disease often
don’t have the same symptoms as men. While you may be suffering from something less
serious, such as a panic attack or indigestion, heart disease needs to be ruled out. To
learn more about symptoms of a heart attack in women go to this page on Heart.org.
Do you eat a lot of albacore tuna or swordfish? They are high in mercury, and mercury can lead to anxiety and high blood pressure.
See a doctor asap!
I would go to the ER.