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Chest Heaviness, Breathlessness, Dizziness, Fainting. Sweating, Burping And Passing Gas. What Happened?

I was making breakfast and suddenly felt a heaviness of the chest, and felt the need to take deep breaths. Then I felt dizzy and fainted for about 30-40 seconds, during which my eyes rolled, according to my husband. When I regained consciousness , my heart beat rapidly for about 20 seconds, and I broke out in sweats, and felt very tired. For the rest of the day, I kept burping and farting nearly non-stop. This happened twice in 3 months. In both instances, it happened in the morning when I was on an empty stomach, and I was either menstruating or just finished menstruating a couple days ago. The doctors checked my BP, red/ white blood cell count, cholesterol & triglyceride level, thyroid, did CT scan, EEG , brain MRI, chest x-ray, ECG, Evoked Potential, even a spinal tap. All the test came back okay. I m very worried, please help! I am a 43 year old female. 5 3 , 115 lbs. Generally healthy, except for a slightly high cholesterol level (6.2), and my LDL is at borderline level. Triglyceride and blood glucose are both normal.
Wed, 31 Oct 2012
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Cardiologist 's  Response
Hi
The picture favours Vaso-Vagal Syncope
Prolonged standing, pain or fear all can contribute
Its association with menstruation is known
If it occurs only during periods just take precautions
Don't stand for long time
Keep shuffling your feet
Take frequent short rest (lie down)
Drink plenty of fluiids
Good luck
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Chest Heaviness, Breathlessness, Dizziness, Fainting. Sweating, Burping And Passing Gas. What Happened?

Hi The picture favours Vaso-Vagal Syncope Prolonged standing, pain or fear all can contribute Its association with menstruation is known If it occurs only during periods just take precautions Don t stand for long time Keep shuffling your feet Take frequent short rest (lie down) Drink plenty of fluiids Good luck