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The other day while sitting at my computer, my heart starting beating so fast. Very rarely does this occur, but this rapid beating lasted for well over an hour. I had eaten some hummus and pita bread just prior to the palpatations. Could this be a reaction to the food?
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I am so relieved after reading your postings. I am currently printing the posting for my boyfriend. It is very hard to explain the fear that we live with. I have done a lot of research on my condition (inappropriate sinus tachycardia) mostly out of fear. I have always been scared that I was misdiagnosed and that it was something much more serious. I was originally diagnosed with panic disorder but after the doctors could not get my heart rate down they brought in a cardiologist. The cardiologist sent me for a "Tilt Test". I have had this test done twice and both times they determined that I have inappropriate sinus tachycardia. Has anyone else had this test? I am curious about how you were diagnosed with the condition since I have not heard any mention this test so far.
My second questions is this. When I first went to the hospital after dizziness and numbness in my left arm the doctors ran multiple tests on my heart. After being unable to lower my heart rate (it was at about 100 bpm) and an "abnormal" EKG they brought in a cardiologist. If my EKG came back "somewhat abnormal" (as it was explained to me), doesn't that indicate that something else was wrong? However, as soon as the cardiologist saw me he immediately told me that I have inappropriate sinus tachycardia and sent my for my first Tilt test. I have not heard any mention of anyone having an abnormal EKG. Since I share in most of your fears of having a heart attach I constantly worry about that abnormal EKG over 3 years ago. I have had over 10 EKGs since then and they have been fine.
My second questions is this. When I first went to the hospital after dizziness and numbness in my left arm the doctors ran multiple tests on my heart. After being unable to lower my heart rate (it was at about 100 bpm) and an "abnormal" EKG they brought in a cardiologist. If my EKG came back "somewhat abnormal" (as it was explained to me), doesn't that indicate that something else was wrong? However, as soon as the cardiologist saw me he immediately told me that I have inappropriate sinus tachycardia and sent my for my first Tilt test. I have not heard any mention of anyone having an abnormal EKG. Since I share in most of your fears of having a heart attach I constantly worry about that abnormal EKG over 3 years ago. I have had over 10 EKGs since then and they have been fine.
I am so relieved after reading your postings. I am currently printing the posting for my boyfriend. It is very hard to explain the fear that we live with. I have done a lot of research on my condition (inappropriate sinus tachycardia) mostly out of fear. I have always been scared that I was misdiagnosed and that it was something much more serious. I was originally diagnosed with panic disorder but after the doctors could not get my heart rate down they brought in a cardiologist. The cardiologist sent me for a "Tilt Test". I have had this test done twice and both times they determined that I have inappropriate sinus tachycardia. Has anyone else had this test? I am curious about how you were diagnosed with the condition since I have not heard any mention this test so far.
My second questions is this. When I first went to the hospital after dizziness and numbness in my left arm the doctors ran multiple tests on my heart. After being unable to lower my heart rate (it was at about 100 bpm) and an "abnormal" EKG they brought in a cardiologist. If my EKG came back "somewhat abnormal" (as it was explained to me), doesn't that indicate that something else was wrong? However, as soon as the cardiologist saw me he immediately told me that I have inappropriate sinus tachycardia and sent my for my first Tilt test. I have not heard any mention of anyone having an abnormal EKG. Since I share in most of your fears of having a heart attach I constantly worry about that abnormal EKG over 3 years ago. I have had over 10 EKGs since then and they have been fine.
My second questions is this. When I first went to the hospital after dizziness and numbness in my left arm the doctors ran multiple tests on my heart. After being unable to lower my heart rate (it was at about 100 bpm) and an "abnormal" EKG they brought in a cardiologist. If my EKG came back "somewhat abnormal" (as it was explained to me), doesn't that indicate that something else was wrong? However, as soon as the cardiologist saw me he immediately told me that I have inappropriate sinus tachycardia and sent my for my first Tilt test. I have not heard any mention of anyone having an abnormal EKG. Since I share in most of your fears of having a heart attach I constantly worry about that abnormal EKG over 3 years ago. I have had over 10 EKGs since then and they have been fine.
Hi, I'm a road biker with the same condition. My heart rate while riding my bike was 230 beats per minute, when I would walk up 2 flights of steps it would get to 200 and while curling my hair it would be at 170. I've been on 2 medications one is verapamil, digitek and now put on a third which I think is a beta blocker or calcium blocker. I just took the first dosage of 1/4 of the pill last night (5/22/02). I have felt a bit tired all day and a little dizzy. I don't know of anyone else on these medications and figured I could keep in touch with you a bit to see how you are doing. I'm 37 and try to bike ride at least 1 to 2 times a week. The longest ride I have completed in the past year has beem 77 miles. This to me was great. Hope things go well for you. I'm afraid of the depression side affect. I am depressed enough at my job. This is all I need is to have a medicine make me worse.
Hi, I have the same condition as MTN BIKER, My heart rate while riding was 230 beats per minute, while walking up 2 flights of steps 200 and while curling my hair would be 170 and resting wast 114. I have been on 2 medications for approximately 1 year (verapimil & digitek) Just yesterday 5-22-02 I am now taking a beta blocker or calcium blocker. I only took 1/4 of the pill and all day I have felt tired. I don't know of anyone else on these medications so I felt it would be good to exchange symptoms. I'm depressed at my job enough. This is all I need is a medicine to make me worse!!
That's all well and good.And a very nice theory,but some people have chemical inbalances in their brain.The only thing to help level the chemicals is medication.The medication can help the person lead their minds to more positive thinking and ultimately get off meds.I'm sorry,but it's just not that simple.I guess different methods work for different people.For me,my panic and anxiety was so bad that there were times when I didn;t think I was going to make it through the day,but I did.And it would start all over again the next day.There was no end to it.
So,positive thinking is a good theory,but for most people with anxiety and panic(and even depression),we need a little help getting to that stage where we can think positive.I'm glad this worked for you and it's great you're doing good.
Take Care.
So,positive thinking is a good theory,but for most people with anxiety and panic(and even depression),we need a little help getting to that stage where we can think positive.I'm glad this worked for you and it's great you're doing good.
Take Care.
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