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bigeminys
by Barbara, Sep 18, 2004 12:00AM
For many years I have been plagued by pvc's. Many trips to the emergency room. All testing was done, including thalium stress test and holter monitor. I do believe that many are caused by just being a worry wort----but not all. Now I'm into bigeminys. The doctors tell me they are all benign and will not hurt me. They start and stop at random, sometimes lasting 15 minutes. Can you tell me what is happening to make these start, and what can I do about them? I try to watch everything I eat, and do not smoke. Are these caused by being a nervous person also? I wouldn't be so nervous if these pvc's and bigeminys would just stop. Thank you.
Doctor's Answer
by Cleveland Clinic, Sep 18, 2004 12:00AM
, Sep 18, 2004 12:00AM
barbara,
thanks for the post.
Can you tell me what is happening to make these start, and what can I do about them?
There is a abnormal focus of electrical activity that causes an extra beat to happen from an area of the heart that doesn't normall initiate the heart beat. Yes, with all of the studies you've had, pvcs and even bigeminy are benign. That doesnt mean that you can experience discofort or annoyance with them. Look over the muliple post in this forum, you will see that many suffer from the same experince and have been quite resourceful in dealing with them through peer support and other methods.
I try to watch everything I eat, and do not smoke. Are these caused by being a nervous person also?
Anxiety and palpitations seem to go hand in hand. Whether one initiates the other is unclear, but in some it may make them worse. Trying alternative methods of dealing with your anxiety such as relaxation techniqies could also benefit your PVCs.
good luck
thanks for the post.
Can you tell me what is happening to make these start, and what can I do about them?
There is a abnormal focus of electrical activity that causes an extra beat to happen from an area of the heart that doesn't normall initiate the heart beat. Yes, with all of the studies you've had, pvcs and even bigeminy are benign. That doesnt mean that you can experience discofort or annoyance with them. Look over the muliple post in this forum, you will see that many suffer from the same experince and have been quite resourceful in dealing with them through peer support and other methods.
I try to watch everything I eat, and do not smoke. Are these caused by being a nervous person also?
Anxiety and palpitations seem to go hand in hand. Whether one initiates the other is unclear, but in some it may make them worse. Trying alternative methods of dealing with your anxiety such as relaxation techniqies could also benefit your PVCs.
good luck
Oh no, I am not suggesting that only heart arrhythymias cause panic/anxiety attacks. I am aware there are a myriad of reasons other than arrhymias that cause many people to 'tailspin' into full blown panic/anxiety episodes. I am also aware that panic/anxiety attacks can cause palpitations as well.
Glenn
connie