Thanks ladies!

Robyn, that is quite a story. That is pretty dramatic with 80% blockages. My cholesterol is great, since it runs between 130's and 160's. It may not be blockages but something else.

MaryG, I don't take any meds. I know your experience with birth control pills all too well. When I was your age, they yanked all that stuff out and my issues were solved. I wouldn't recommend that path for anyone but it has been great for me. I love not worrying about that "time of the month." I do wonder if the affects of birth control pills have lasting impact.

Yasmin, so the "vein on the left side of my neck is going to burst with each beat of my heart" feeling is a bad thing, too? That's only happened one day but it was a painful day and scarey.

When I get a handle on some pressure readings and correlate those with physical feelings, I will see a doctor. But I have to find a doctor first. So far, no one at work has volunteered who they see. If any members can recommend a doctor in Canton, OH, I would be very grateful.

I'm still thinking it is just stress related. As I age my tolerance for stress decreases.