Good Evening, I am a 39 year old woman who is very frustrated and scared at this point. Three months ago I was beginning to experience a sense of heaviness in my chest along with shortness of breath. Being someone who generally does not run to the Doctor s for every little thing I asked One of the Physicians that I work for what this could be. While talking with him I also shared with him that I was also experiencing severe burning,numbness and tingling in my left arm and hand and sometimes foot . He asked me how long my hands had been so swollen as he grabbed my hands in disbelief and I replied that my hands had been swollen for over 3 yrs but my Primary Physician said that I should probably just watch my salt, however I dont use salt and am very cautious of the sodium in my food. He ordered a eco cardiogram because of my family history of heart disease my father, grandfather,4 uncles and 3 aunts all had massive heartattacks and my 38 year old cousin died from a masive heart attack as well. The eco showed mitral valve prolapse (mild) and tricuspid regurgitation. I went one week later and had a stress test where I apparently had failed because I passed out. They wanted me to follow upwith a cardiologist who when I went to see him he stated that I was too young for heart disease never listened to my heart or looked at my arm when at that point was cold, tingling,numb, and blue. He said I know you are looking for an answer in which I can not give you. I am beside myself. I am not one to complain or even tell my husband how I am feeling physically. I dont want to worry anybody, however I know something is wrong with me I know my body. If you can give me some guidence I would be very thankful