This has happened 6-7 times since about April of 2010. It is now Aug 2011. I get sudden intense painful and powerful throbbing with my heartbeat, even with my belly button or maybe just below, felt into my back and flashing down and outward, toward my hips and buttocks.
When it happens it is so intense that it shakes me to my extremeties and it feels like I'm going to bust. Takes my breath away, all I can do is try to hold still and hope I don't bust. But in May 2010 I had an abdominal ultrasound to check for AAA and they said the aorta is normal size. The symptoms come at random, it's always such a surprise and it only lasts about 30-45 seconds. Should I get more tests and if so, what kinds of test and by what kind of doctor?? Not sure what to do, but I feel helpless and at risk when it happens and it really concerns me.
