How do I know when skipped heart beats are dangerous? - Heart Disease

richo123

Nov 21, 2011

To: lesha1979

Lesha - how long did it take after taking these supplements for the skipped beats to stop? Was it 3 months or sooner? Richard

Gagairl

Nov 21, 2011

To: GaGirl

I have been having PVCs all my life. Maybe one here or there, but they are here alot more now in the past 9 months. They will come for days ALL day long for days, then disappear for a few days. I have a 5 yr. old and I have gotten to scared I might die in my sleep with these pest's, that I have a family member call me in the morning to make sure I haven't died in my sleep, cause I dont know how long my son will be here in the house left alone before someone would know something was wrong. I too have went to the ER twice and a cardio. doc. to find out everything is ok. he said my heart was healthy. That they were NOT life threating. This has really affected my life as its caused depression, and I'm not my happy go lucky self anymore. I'm in such a great and wonderful mood when I have days were I dont have these. My emotions go from HAPPY (when I have a good day without PVCs) to extreme depression when I do have them. I have been out to a social event's and have left to come home cause I couldn't have a good time, when they start up. I try to tell myself I'm not gonna die, but unless you have these, people just dont understand. I'm so glad I'm not alone. I think when I tell someone I have these, they think I'm crazy, so really the only people I've told is family and close friends. I too wonder "is this it", is my heart just gonna give out? I'm willing to try almost anything to relieve or atleast calm them down. My heart goes out to each and everyone of you. You are NOT alone! God bless!

bigkeith83

Nov 24, 2011

To: kmac

It does but its only the anx that make feal worst . If your having palps along with anx. focuse on something else and youll see they will go away for that moment until you start thinking of them again . your own mind and fears of sickness or death cause the palps and anx to be prolonged . I to have been to several ers and doctors and you no what i recv from it a big bill . its your mind making it worst then it really is i am 42 years old and i have had them for half my life . you say to your self how could nothing be wrong thats what i said 20 years ago and im still here. it is scary i no but your fine.

WizzyUK

Nov 26, 2011

To: all

What an awesome site!. Like everyone on here I have noticed changes in my heart rhythm. I started feeling funny yesterday morning but thought nothing of it, Id had a few beers the night before and figured it was that. Well last night things just didnt feel right so I took my pulse and sure enough my heart was skipping / pausing beats. I did this throughout my evening and the same thing happened every time, a few missing beats per min sometimes. I'm suffering with them today too. Not as bad but still present. I tell you guys its very un-nerving but we have to remain calm. Fear is such a terrible emotion, it can do funny things to us. Anyway, I'm not to worried about this, they seem to pass when I re-direct my attention to other things and of course to be tense just aggravates them. I'm guessing that within a few days they will just fade away and I will fee like me again. Try some breathing exercises or go take a bath / shower/ Learn to re-direct yourself. I hope this helps and I hope others continue to share their experiences too. Good Luck guys and gals :-)

rayk5

Nov 27, 2011

After 3 years of intermittent fluttering, my PVC's have now decided they hate my exercising. The last 2 times I lifted weights or did the stair climber, my heart did a summersault, taking the wind out of me and sending me to a knee.
Paralyzed with fear, I haven't worked out in 3 months.
The EKG and echo and stress test were normal, but the specter of my father's death by heart attack at 41 floats over me every time I feel the palps (I'm 37).
I have been having some weird neuro issues, too, like tremor, fascilations, vibrations in the foot. I had an MRI on the brain and an EMG--both were normal. Also, my reflexes on the right side tested a little slower than the left. Now they want to do another MRI on my spine.
I'm just wondering if the heart stuff and the neuro stuff are related.
Goin crazy.

star1000

Nov 27, 2011

To: rayk5

There is good chance that the neuro stuff is related to the vagus never.  Below is a link that I found a few months back that will explain it all to you.

It's about the 3rd quote down.  Look for Vagus Nerve.

http://www.****.com/viewtopic.php?t=4501&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=6360

I know what you mean about the exercise.  I had the same thing as well.  I was off for a few months because I felt something as well.  However, I'm back into the grove of things.  When I do get it the PVCs, I slow down and relax a bit and call it a day.  But the next day I go back and everything is fine. Just don't give it up.

I'm going to post something in the next little bit about some stuff that I'm taking, natural of course.  So far it's working quite well.  It hasn't totally stopped them but I think it will.  It takes a few weeks to kick in but you will notice immediate results within days.

Ross

star1000

Nov 27, 2011

To: all

replace the **** with: uncommonforum

rayk5

Nov 28, 2011

To: star

Thanks so much for the link--what an insightful read. I hadn't heard of the vagus nerve before. It even mentioned swallowing difficulty, which I have also been experiencing for 5 months now.
I'm so convinced something is seriously wrong, it helps to read or hear something indicating it might be benign--or at least less sinister.
Bring in law school, racking up a mountain of debt, having failed to fulfill my dreams in L.A. in my 20's and now in hindsight questioning my choices in life, being single at 37... it's like an echo chamber in my head every day. I know I am stressed out, but I think I need a real aggressive doctor to sit me down and say definitively, "YOU ARE FINE and here's why..."
Of course, if I see many more doctors, I may single-handedly put my school insurance company into bankruptcy.

lesha1979

Nov 28, 2011

To: rico123

i started taking these vitamins and the mineral in july, it took a bit for it to kick in but it did. i mean im not saying its miraculous and it will work for everyone, its just something that worked for me. also you cam take calcium as well. doesnt hurt to try.

rumplelover

Nov 28, 2011

To: All

Wow, I feel much more normal. Like so many of you, I've had all sorts of heart tests that came out normal, including EKG, blood, and even heart catheterization. The cardiologist says while losing weight may help, but that these are a fact of life, and to do your best to try to ignore them.

Easy to say. But I tend to believe him. Why? I'm still here.

I have had a lot of dramatic episodes like everyone else here...had to pull over and get my bearings, walking along and having the breath knocked out of me by a big one. I am really adamant about trying to deal with them on the cardiologist's advice; sometimes it's very difficult, and I tell my wife I'm having them because I'm scared and want her to be ready if I keel over to call an ambulance. That hasn't been necessary either.

I'm also waiting for the moment pain kicks in, but pain never seems to be a factor,

I know some have mentioned prior neuro issues; I had the shingles which caused a great deal of neural stress right around my upper abdomen/chest area, but I'm not sure if that was a trigger for this condition or not. I don't remember having them prior to my heart catheterization about 4 years ago. I had an amazing, old-fashioned family doctor once say, "People who are really, really sick suffering with something dangerous just continue to get worse and worse in their condition." Well honestly, even though I get scared of these things every time they happen, my general condition never gets worse. I can still think and work through the day, I wake up every morning, I'm not getting worse and worse pain, and the symptom is almost always the same - flutter flutter THUMP.

I hope you can all breathe a little easier knowing that everyone posting here is still alive and well enough to think and respond to this post. Blessings!

WizzyUK

Nov 28, 2011

To: rumplelover

Great post buddy

trojan202

Nov 28, 2011

i have been experiencing heart papatations for 2 years now. The fluttering, and skipped beats. I was on Zoloft, when they started and clonazepam. Got of the zoloft, thought that that was triggering it. Off anti, now i have been so lightheaded, i feel like fainting. Had 20 holters in the last 2 years, nothing they tell me, just get use to them. They are soo scary, how do u get over them??? Went to the er 3 weeks ago, cause i thought i was going to faint Potassium low, but no skipped beats. I wonder can it just be anxiety???? Constantly living in fear.

miranda343

Nov 29, 2011

To: all the ppl that wrote to me,,

thanks, well i have chest pain shortness of breath an tightness but doc says its okay, i dunno about it, i hate them skippin sometimes its horrible for rs im on mag, an patassim or however u spell that and the b 12 shots, an metrpolol im on it all an for some reason my heart an body still does this

star1000

Nov 30, 2011

To: miranda343

Hi miranda,

Metrpolol has server side affects and seems like you're affected by it. Please talk to your doctor about these side effects associated with this drug. He may have to ween you off it to be safe. See side effects below.

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Side effects, especially with higher dosages, include the following: dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, diarrhea, unusual dreams, ataxia, trouble sleeping, depression, and vision problems. It may also reduce blood flow to the hands and feet, causing them to feel numb and cold; smoking may worsen this effect.

Serious side effects which are advised to be reported immediately include, but are not limited to, symptoms of bradycardia (a very slow heartbeat (less than 50 bpm)), persistent symptoms of dizziness, fainting and unusual fatigue, bluish discoloration of the fingers and toes, numbness/tingling/swelling of the hands or feet, sexual dysfunction, erectile dysfunction (impotence), hair loss, mental/mood changes, depression, trouble breathing, cough, dyslipidemia, and increased thirst. Other highly unlikely symptoms include easy bruising or bleeding, persistent sore throat or fever, yellowing skin or eyes, stomach pain, dark urine, and persistent nausea. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, and severe dizziness. Taking it with alcohol might cause mild body rashes and therefore is not recommended.
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Once you are off this stuff, let know how you feel. I can then try to help you deal with the heart issues and how to cope/live with it.

Be well,

Ross

mel_04

Nov 30, 2011

To: Everyone

Hello Everyone! I also have been experience heart palpitations and skipped heart beats. Heres my story... I am 25 years old, normal weight and I was diagnosed with Graves Disease last year (hyperactive thyroid). I have been taking tapazol a medicine to make my thyroid levels normal and my thyroid levels have been normal for a while now. When I told my endocrinologist i'm still experiencing heart palpitations he said it is related to something else other than the thyroid since my levels are normal. Since then I experienced chest pain aside from the palpitations. I went to my doctor and to the ER when my left arm started hurting... they did blood tests and the only thing that was slightly abnormal was my potassium levels. They treated me for that and still the same symptoms occurred. What they diagnosed me with was costochondritus. After that I had weird pulsating sensations that I can have someone else feel by touching my chest near the apex of my heart. I went back to my doctor and she than had me do an echocardiogram... the results came back fine. About 2 weeks ago I wore an event monitor and I recorded each time I had a pain or right after my palpitation or skipped heart beat. It was too hard to record a rhythm since they last about a second and then I push the button. I am still waiting for the results. If anyone has any advice or info. my ears and eyes are open. Good luck everyone!

mel_04

Nov 30, 2011

To: Everyone

Also... the chest pains usually occur beneath my left breast and the skipped heart beats feel like they start in the upper chest and I can feel them in my throat. Like a vibration feeling. Sometimes I have little points in my chest where it hurts.

mrcoop

Dec 01, 2011

ever since I have been diagnosed with hypothyroid, my skipped beats are frequent...went to the ER when I first had my first bad episode and they did blood work and found that Iam hypothyroid, 7 years ago. I have skipped beats all my life maybe bad for a few minutes to an hour but was never really bothersome until I had my real bad episode that sent me to the ER.

Ever since they diagnosed with me with hypothryoid, my skipped beats are severe. Most days they happen thousands of times a day. My levels are normal...still think its hormonal.

teddy395

Dec 01, 2011

i want to know if any one can help me about this sickness that my husband have from almost 8months now,,its really hard when we been at many doctors but nothing are diagnose on it and he keep feeling dizzy,weak in knees,feel hot on face ,light headed,its really really confusing that many doctors but they could not help us and we really dont know what sickness my husband have,,,when we been everything test and doctors said everything are good ,been hospital many times but they send us back at home coz they said my husband is alright,please,please please,i ask for help with this and thank you so much,teddy

miranda343

Dec 02, 2011

yes i wish she wld take me off of it started to help but then my side effects got alot worse an i dnt think its worth it

amberhelp

Dec 03, 2011

To: please help me!

I am a 19 year old female, lately i have noticed alot of which i thought were small anxiety attacks which since a major car accident i was in a year ago ive had anxiety attacks horrible ones to the point i pass out cry the whole nine yards, here recently ive been feeling like im falling apart so i finally went to the dr, she then said i had blood in my urine and and irregular heart beat. So she is setting me up with an ekg and ultra sound i have called them over and over left messages no answer. my heart will beat very fast and i start feeling funny then it slows way down and i feel horibble idont know what is wrong with me im too young for this. as far as the blood in my urine idk whats going on. but ive had trouble sleeping cant fall asleep and i am frankly scared too. please someone ease my mind asap

star1000

Dec 03, 2011

To: teddy395

Did your husband have his thyroid check?
Also, his symptoms sound like it can be Pheo Chromo Cytoma.

For now, make sure he drinks a lot of water and tell him to take b12. This will take a few days to kick in if it's a b12 deficiency.

Please keep us posted.

fran158

Dec 03, 2011

being having skipped beats for 3 weeks driving me mad seemed to have got worse had some test a while back and all came back normal but now they are scaring me to death feel totally sick with them, i am 53 and have had a total hysterectomy due to ovarian cancer 5yrs ago so i'm in a full on menopause can't sleep that well and have been having panic attacks, has anyone experienced this if so please help cus iam loosing my mind

triish

Dec 06, 2011

To: omandy

i thought i was having ectopics for 30 years on and off i have suffered with irregular heart palpitations some said they were fine now i am told i haqve parexml atrial fibralation i do not know where this as come from doctors are quacks to me they feel exactly the same banging fluttering etc feelsw like they are missing beats but now its this af my heart is structurally fine, i am on beta blockers but since taking them i have the missed beat feeling everyday wheras before maybe go 2 weeks without any and i still get full blown palpitations once a month, so with me they have made me worse and i fear them everyday i think about nothing else now but my heart,it is ruining my life

david062

Dec 07, 2011

Suffered for many years with ectopic beats, take daily multivitamin with iron which almost completely stops the extra beats, for me anyway.
Worth a try

sandyboo

Dec 07, 2011

To: everbody

had this promlem too about once or twice in two months. please everbody you should go and purchase UMBIQUINOL NOW!!!! its a form of coq10 but its more readily available for the body to use. very good for heart health.
you can buy it on amazon make sure its says kaneka h any bran is fine.you can take up to 4mg a day. buy it now!! i will pass through again to see how you guys are doing. signed guest

tamany

Dec 08, 2011

I just want to say that I have been experiencing some heart beat skips back about when I was 15 now im 39.it was scary it use to seems to me that it was loud enough to be heard by someone standing close by me.I have had light headedness,fainting spells,and chest pain.

gmasingpraiz

Dec 10, 2011

To: david062

I too have been dealing with skipped/ irregular heartbeats for sometime. I have been to ER several times, I have also had ECG, EKG, Stress Test, Heart Catheter, all tests come back fine. I was told it was anxiety because I was dealing with the death of both parents, and losing my job within a year. I feel like my life is calmer now than it has been in forever and I am still getting them, they have been really bad the last few days. The skipped beats make me feel awful. I was taking a multivitamin for awhile and was told that it could be contributing to it because of some of the vitamins in them for energy etc. Have you heard this? What one are you taking?
thanks so much
gmasingpraiz

Muhannad

Dec 10, 2011

To: Every one

Well, my problem is little complicated, i have a skipped heart beat which ussually comes when i dont have enough sleep for a couple of days or when i have stress at work or in my personal life. but what really worries me that some times my heart start beating very fast while i'm setting on my couch doing nothing. it beats like 180 beats per minutes and i hardly can breath when i get this condition. the fast heart beats usually comes when i lough out loud. beleive me , for the past 4 years i'm stopping my self from loughing loudly !!!

as usuall, ECG, Holters and all the crab tests which they keep on puting us on it, and doctors keep on telling me that my heart is fine.

lately, one doctor advised me to do an EPS (Electro Physiology Study), I'm affraid, i'm really hate hospital and freak out when i even visit someone in hospital.

it's really hard to live with such a condition, when i have the skipped heart beats, i cannot concentrate in anything, especially at work.

May God be with us.

sad3636

Dec 19, 2011

To: all

Hello everyone. Right now I'm totally hopeless. Been dealing with pvc's for about 4 wks now. Been to cardiologists, had holter monitors done and been to the er 5x in these 4 wks. I'm at the end of my rope. I'm so scared my normal life and activties have shut down. The cardio tells me everything is fine and these are normal but I cant see over hundreds a day sometimes 10 a min can be ok. I cant function anymore and have fallen into total depression. NO one understands how i feel. I'm 36 yrs old and feel like this is the end. Help someone please.

erijon

Dec 19, 2011

To: sad3636

I understand your frustration. As I type this I am having several a minute as well. They are a bother, but I just try to ignore them which I know is easier said than done. I have over 4,000 per day and know of people that have in excess of 20,000 per day. If your cardiologist says they're safe, they are.

You need to get your mind off of them. The more you notice them, he more profound they become. Don't let these take control of your life, they are harmless and the treatments are not only sometimes ineffective but may cause more issues than you had to start. You need to accept that is the way you were built and move on. I'm there with you, 10 years or so ago they really got to me, I don't let them anymore.

Reach out if I can help.

Jon

skinz101

Dec 31, 2011

To: all

Hello all im 21. I have suffered with heart palpataions and skipped beats that give me a sharp pain right across my chest (like someones tied a cord tightly round my chest) for bout 2 an half years. I have seen cardioligist twice had an ultra sound done an heart seems fine but still happening. Bout 3 months ago had a few very bad panic attacks and got numb on left side from neck to foot very light-headed i had to hold on to something if i was trying to walk around and couldn't get out of bed much for bout 2 weeks anyway felt a bit better after a lot of rest. Now 3 weeks ago i felt very ill (don't think heart related but still get heart flutter) and now i cant get out of bed much again my symptoms= a lot of pressure in solar plexus and its hard to breath when i stand an i get a bit panicky (i hav always have a lot of heartburn but dont know i its the cause),neck stiffness and pain at the sides of spine (top),shooting pains in one or both sides of head, and feeling light-headed and tired all the time. Any idea?

star1000

Jan 01, 2012

To: skinz101

Hi,

Search on this page for "vagus nerve" which I posted a few months ago. Based on your neck pain it may be related. Go to the link I provided.

Ross

star1000

Jan 01, 2012

Hi,

Search on this page for "vagus nerve" which I posted a few months ago. Based on your neck pain it may be related. Go to the link I provided.

Ross

marty1600

Jan 11, 2012

To: miranda343

Hi...I just scaled back on calcium and magnesium but I also get the same thing you have...sweaty palms and a little light headed then just Ok after that. I've read all these forums, checked with my doctor but everytime I do that he says I'm just fine...I'm thinking its the calcium/magnesium/zinc supplement I was taking so have decided to just quit that for now and see what happens. Are you taking any supplements?

marty1600

Jan 11, 2012

Hi...I just scaled back on calcium and magnesium but I also get the same thing you have...sweaty palms and a little light headed then just Ok after that. I've read all these forums, checked with my doctor but everytime I do that he says I'm just fine...I'm thinking its the calcium/magnesium/zinc supplement I was taking so have decided to just quit that for now and see what happens. Are you taking any supplements?

rayk5

Jan 17, 2012

To: everyone and star1000

a few months back, I had come on here in a panic about my heart palps, losing my breath, racy heartbeat, panic attacks etc. Star1000 mentioned the vagus nerve. I did some research and it's quite illuminating. The first thing I noticed was a comment reading, "Do you get heart palpitations when you lie on your side?" I gasped because that and raising my arms over my head are two of my triggers. Anyway, I am still trying to get a handle on all this. I haven't worked out in 4 months (Oh, my once impressive abs are fading fast...) because the last time I had the worst flip flop of my life and called 911. I am 37, weigh 150 lbs, and have always been extremely fit. I know, despite what the Holter monitor happy doctors keep telling me, that it has something to do with my adrenaline and very likely my vagus nerve. I am now taking GNC ultra absorption magnesium, vitamin D gummies, and vitamin B drops. Things have been better but I still need to get back on that treadmill!

My dad died of a heart attack at 41, so I am obviously quite anxious about anything heart related.

Here's the link to the vegas nerve article. Some of it is quite unorthodox and counterintuitive: it mentions mercury fillings (which I have), and the DANGERS of eating fish (which I do). But it seems quite erudite and I am in the process of trying to alkalize my water and take aloe gel. Give it a look see.

http://stopheartpalpitations.com/how-to-prevent-or-stop-heart-palpitations/#more-273

Good luck. At least all our hearts are still beating!

Ray

star1000

Jan 18, 2012

To: rayk5

Wow, Ray!

That was an awesome link you provided. It actually makes sense. I'm going to try some of the stuff that the author mentioned and give it a try.

Thanks,

Ross

lizzies141

Jan 20, 2012

To: teddy395

Has you husband changed medication in the past 8 months,or has the dosage been changed( ie , does he take more ?) if he has, it could be that , tell him to go back to the doc's and the medicine will get changed,
that should make him feel better after a week.
About the dizzyiness and lightheadedness and weakness at the knees, that could be because his blood pressure is too low, he should get his B.P. checked at the doc's.
As for his face getting hot, has he an infection? or is he overweight, anyway he needs a blood test.

Hope all goes well.

craigakagravy

Jan 21, 2012

To: sad3636

Crazy! Im dealing with the same thing. Except I have had them for 10 years or so. All my tests say that my heart is fine. I am going through the same thing. I can't live my life like I want to. I like Jon's advice, but it's so hard to just ignore them. They are driving me nuts. Especially when i have runs of them. I'm not sure what to do either. Tried everything from vitamins and relaxation. Nothing is working for me either. Let me know how you are doing with your situation. Glad there is someone just like me out there. Good luck sad3636

Whatzup101

Jan 24, 2012

To: huesofino

i had the same problem 10 yrs ago when i woke on Christmas Eve with a very fast heart rate and it seemed 140bpm, i thought i was going to die then so i was ringing my b/f at the time(now hubby)to say goodbye i love u.I had ambulance over and then it was reading 90bpm and for over 2 years i was still experiencing episodes of palpitations even when calm and distracted.I saw another GP after ecg from local Dr said all was fine and anxiety is cause.I was not convinced and he said to take Noten beta blocker or see pyschologist.I took a little for awhile but didnt work and felt worse over time.I then got to stage of wanting a child and in the early months of pregnancy i would out of the blue get strong palpitations again and i felt im dying again with a baby inside of me.I would lay down on side and breath in and out and would slow down to about 100bpm/90bpm after 15 minutes or so...as i year passed i was diagnosed with hypothyroidism as my milk production was low and i felt weak in legs when exercising and felt faint and dizzy at times as well as a lump in my throat due to swelling (HAshimotos)which made eating a little uncomfortable...I believe i was having whats known as a hyper stage followed by a hypo stage and was not detected in blood tests early on b/f pregnancy...get a second opinion always and only you can judge your own body and know when something is wrong ...it can be scary...i still suffer palpitations now and i was told to decrease my medication of thyroxine from 100 to 50 and i dont feel better, weight coming back on with a vengence,,retest in 2 weeks and hope for the best

slyguy37

Jan 29, 2012

To: miranda343

my name is sly and im having the same symptoms had all the tests done and 4 docs said im ok but i dont feel ok wit it. im so scared that it feels like ima pass out and die most of the times. i dont care what the docs say something just aint right im scared and dont know what to do. please if u find any solution to this please give me a call so i can do the same thing. i am so tired of living with this condition. i really think its a man made sickness that someone or something that they are putting in our food or water! GOD HELP US ALL WHO HAS THIS CONDITION SOMETHING IS NOT RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 727-564-3515 PLEASE CALL ME IF U FIND A SOLUTION PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Clairelou1982

Jan 31, 2012

I'm waiting to see a cardiologist at mo I can go a couple of weeks without having any but then I have a week where it's constant. I stopped drinking coffee and started on de caff tea and it made a lot of difference but it's started again so that can't be it. I panic alot about it it makes me feel sick, dizzy and as if I want to go to sleep but every time I went docs or a n e it would stop typical! My friend is a nurse and felt it and sent me to docs again who have put me down for cardiologist and it can't come quick enough so I can put my mind at rest.

kzf3m8

Jan 31, 2012

To: Clairelou1982

Thanks for all the posts on this site. I also have had these annoying palpitations and skipped beats. One thing I have not seen anyone here talk about in relation to the skipped beats is dental work.

My palps started about 10 years ago. I went to a cardiologist and he said all checks out okay, get used to it, stop caffeine, take beta blocker and also take dental pre-med amoxicillan because you have Mitral Valve Prolapse. About the same time, I also needed a root canal. So, I stopped caffeine and took pre-meds before the dentist and Whoa! the palps stopped!

For 8 years, I took dental pre-med until the ADA decided it wasn't necessary anymore. When I stopped, my palps started a few months later and coincidentally, I had to have a root canal. Dr gave me penecillan, did the root canal and no more palps. Six months later, repeat.

So, I just called my dentist and got a premed amoxicillan script and will start them today. If my palps stop, I'll know that I don't really need a root canal, I just have an infection that APPEARS to be a root canal. The premed will resolve that and the bacteria or whatever that it spews into my blood will be gone and so will the palps.

I'll let you know if it works.

lesha1979

Feb 03, 2012

i feel for everyone here, i had these things and just as they came out of no where, thats the same way they went away. i stopped drinking caffeine and eating anything that had sugar, started taking magnezium and vitamin d. now that these things are gone i pray and hope they never come back. i recently started drinking caffeinated pop and eating cake and other sugary things, it doesnt set them off so im happy, but at the same time im scared so i might just cut these thing out again. good luck to all of you and god bless you!! i know this is terrible and its hard to accept when doctors tell you that this is normal and nothing is wrong with you. i mean how can nothing be wrong if your heart is doing abnormal things? i guess just pray and try to fight against it. i was at the point where all i did was sleep and never wanted to leave my house, but i made myself get up and go because i felt myself falling into depression and i knew i had to fight that. so please dont give up, your strong and can rise above this

kzf3m8

Feb 06, 2012

To: lesha1979

Lesha1979, your advise is appreciated and maybe more beneficial than the results of my experiment of the week. While I didn't expect immeditae results, I now think the antibiotics are not the cure.

Here is what I found with me. I started the amoxicillan last week. 3000mg first day, then 500mg 4x a day. By day 2, there was a noticable change. Skips were felt but not a severe or as many. Day 3 - 4 were almost unnoticed. I missed 2 times on day 5 and by evening I noticed some skips and took an extra dose. When I stayed on course, the skips were much less noticable. But, they were still there. So I think there must be more to this.

I still think there is a relationship with dental work, but also stress and diet. And a combination of all 3 might be triggering the skips. When I first had this 10 years ago, I just started a new job with a lot of stress. I was a Coke drinker, maybe 12oz/day average, and coffee. Caffeine had never bothered me. When the skips started, I actually thought drinking more coffee would help but it made it worse. Then I found out I needed a root canal. Somewhere in there, I went to the cardiologist and was diagnosed with MVP. He prescribed a beta blocker and recommended the pre-dental antibiotics.

I had the root canal, took the beta blocker and the pre-dental meds and had not problems for about 2 years. Eventually, I stopped taking the beta blocker after a follow up visit to the cardiologist. He said just take it when you feel you need it.

When the ADA advised to pre-dental meds, I stopped that too. And that's when I began having dental problems. I've had 4 root canals in 2 years.

When the skip started againg, about18 months ago, the cardiologist did a stress test and a scan and said it's normal. To me, 4400 skips a day wasn't normal at all! He put me back on beta blockers. I asked him about the dental work and if it was related and he simply said NO. Later, when the skips got worse, he sent me to see a surgeon who recommended oblation (ablation) surgery.

I had just had a root canal and told him the skps stopped. He also said it wasn't related but if they stopped, I didn't need the surgery and to come back when they start again. Then he sent me a letter restating that I voluntarily declined surgery, probably to cover himself.

Anyway, I felt fine for the past 17 months until the skipping started again. Only now it was 20 times a minute!!! I thought I was going to die anytime!

I do have some stress at work but try to limit caffeine (no reg coffee, chocolate or Coke). I slip up a bit and might have one Coke every 2 weeks but it doesn't seem that would bring this on.

I will try your suggestion Lesha. It can't hurt!

JC1966

Feb 07, 2012

HI all I am new here, I have had these palpitations for most of my life, long as I care to remember. I am a male age 45 ( soon to be 46 in April) I remember the first one in high school, when smoking outside the schools were allowed. I tried smoking and everytime I inhaled my heart would like stop a sec then beat 2 beats to one. It was a weird feeling, so I decided I did not need to smoke if it was suppossed to feel like that. Anyways now-a-days I have them on and off ( the palps not the smokes), I have not worked for over a year now (I sit around the house alot now) not alot of exercise either. they are more common now, also I have had lots of dental work in the past few months ( fillings and cleaning) without the premeds I used to have to take, since I am diagnosed with Mitral Valve Prolapse. I do feel real fatigued alot now, and at times shortness of breath also, I went to my Dr. had a few blood test to test my iron, B12, thyroid, etc. all was normal, he said prolly where i wasn't exercizing. So I guess I am going to try and get a echo an EKG test today to make sure all is still fine, I am a worrier and my wife tells me I am a hypocondriact. so I know worring about it makes it worse, but I just hate feeling so tired most of the time now, when I do exercize the palps are bad after I stop exercizing for a while afterwards...I don;t drink caffein since I read that makes it worse teh mitral valve scares me My aunt died a few years back ( she was only in her 60's) she had a MVP problem too, I had a cousing die from a heart related undiagnosed problem at 35, and another couson that is 50 that is having heart issues, BMP drops to 40 then up to 120+ so I am wondering if its NOT just in my head...

thanks all

samhayward

Feb 08, 2012

Iv had them for years had a very good year last year best in about 7 years now there back It's takes the **** iv had all the test

JC1966

Feb 09, 2012

To: everyone

Ok got the halter monitor 48 hrs ago gonna take back today. Also got a blood test to check my Vitamin D and Testorine to see if either was the cause of my fatigue. here is how the fatigue speels work see if you know any cause of this weirdness.
  They start usually during th enight when I awake like last night around 3:00am it usually takes about an hour and I feel like I am dying it is so bad real tiredness, the heart skips alot during this time also. The only way for it to go away is for me to get back to sleep which most times takes an hour or so and I have to lie real still. Its like my body has awaken and my mind still thinks I am asleep or any movement my body does my mind does not recognize it and does not give me energy for whatever I am doing, like it thinks the body is still asleep ( only way I know to figure it out). it literayy fels as if I am on my last hour of life like someone has drained all my energy..anyone know of any disease  that starts like that ( Lukemia, or cancers or anything i just need to find out what causes it) maybe black mold in my home or some blood disorder, or when I drink alot of water all day and my body maybe flushes out too much of a needed vitamin or mineral ( I have most of them tested already all are good Thyroid , Glucose, B12, etc all were ok) maybe a Iron poisioning mine was just a little high not too much the Dr. said. Maybe its from my Mitral Valve Prolapse anyone with the MVP have this feeling..

  It used to start off at first when I had to get up real early like 5:00 am and I was not used to it by 9:00 a.m. I was so tired I would literlaly fell like a zombie until I got to take a nap, the fatigue was the same feeling.my heart was beating real strong like it was gonna beat out of my chest, not fast but real hard strong, I could feel it all over my body...

Does anyone know some cause of this tiredness that works like this, sometime its during the dayoime also just a random times I get like that and have to either sit down and wait for it to pass or take a nap to make it go away. it feels real bad like death  I am afraid  a "Pre heart attack" spell  I am afraid to do any manaul labor when I get like this in case it might put stress on my heart.. I just want them to go away and stay gone

HELP someone.................

sjbutterfie

Feb 14, 2012

To: Heart2heart

Hi,

I'm 22 years old. I have infra-hissian block and svt. I had to have a pacer put in when I was 20. Before that I had an ablasion in 07 which recently found out it caused a reflux into my heart.

I still have a fast heart rate. I was on metotoprolol & cardizem for over 4 years Id say and at high doses. I used to have high blood pressure, but now when taking a smaller dose of the medication about a year ago my blood pressure changed dramatically. It dropped down dangerously low and it has been that way ever since. I can't take medication to slow my heart rate down. I have to eat salt before I go to bed. I've had an episode where they thought id had a stroke because I woke up one morning and couldn't talk. My blood pressure was so low they had to rush me to the hospital and I guess I wasn't getting proper oxygen to my brain. My heart doctor told me that where Id gotten a reflux in my heart from the ablasion years ago that my blood wasn't flowing into my heart and to my brain fast enough when my heart got out of rhythm. This is all scary for me. Everyday I wake up... I live in fear. My heart skips beats and it beats fast and a lot of times I'm so tired I can barely do anything. My father is sick and dying with Cardiomyopathy he needs a transplant and I don't have that disease, but I'm constantly worried about losing him. I hate being sick because I don't want to worry him more because he sees what he's went through in me and I know it worries him.

There is a new medication that is coming out this year that my heart doctor is waiting on to put me on because if it doesn't come soon I'll have to have another surgery to have my sinus node modified or completely ablated which will make me completely dependent on my pacemaker. I just hope and pray this new medication works.. he told me to how to remember it, but I can't remember the name of it .. they call it a 'funny channel blocker' it's supposed to help in my case. I really hope it does.

JC1966

Feb 15, 2012

To: everyone

Well I went to the ER yesterday/last night had fast heart rate, tiredness, had a spell an hour before of nausea, shaking/chills, and just wanted to get test done while I was having these problems, always at the Dr office you feel good so the test show nothing. well I thought since I was having these symptons, this was a good time to go. My Glucose level was 180( he said he thought i have pre diabetes) my Blood Pressure was high 160/84 at times, but would fluxiate and go to 135/80 145/80 155/72. the ER Dr wrote me a prescrition for Metetolorol 50mg plus a steroid, and a antibiotic for 6 days, said I had something showing in my lungs like bronchoitis or something. ( slight cough) He did a CT scan with Dye, all was good there....I go to a new family Dr today, ( the old Dr i have really don't seem to help or act like he wants to find out my problem at all just "we could not find anything, oh well you are ok") type deal, just exercize more to feel better he said
WIsh me luck

JC1966

pattiliz100

Feb 20, 2012

To: teddy395

Has anyone done a tilt table test? those were my sypmtoms and the tilt table showed I had neurogenic syncope. My cardio guy said they used to give beta blockers but found they didn't work. He told me to go to health store and get serotonin supplements...I did, and I take them 2x a day and the attacks have almost completely stopped. The few I have had are shorter in duration and severity.

maylonie

Feb 21, 2012

To: Patti

Hi Patti,
Very interesting information. Thank you. I went to a cardiologist specializing in electrophysiology. He said I had 3 options: 1. do nothing 2. take a Beta Blocker 3. have an ablation. On the Holt monitor I had 29,000 PVC's. I opted to try acupuncture and feel that it helped. On a subsequent test I had only 6,000 such events. I am now walking about a mile every day. I seldom notice that annoying "fluttering" and off cycle beating of the heart. I will look into serotonin supplements.
Maylonie

mogecker

Feb 22, 2012

Hi folks, I can relate to almost every post in this forum.  I started experiencing palps in my early 20's and now I'm 37.  I've lived with them for almost 15 years, they come and go and life rolls on.  Over the last 4 years they began to escalate and I decided it was time to deal with them.  After several doctors, 2 trips to the hospital and one cardiologist I got sick and tired of being told "You're fine."  The simple fact of it is that I'm not fine, even if the skipped beats, flip flopping sensations and couplets are benign I can guarantee each and everyone of you here that have experienced it that the stress is NOT fine.   The stress these things cause is extremely damaging to your body and mental state.

After a lot of self research I think I have finally found something that works, not just for me but for most that have tried it; and it appears that this works for about 80% of people.  It is a magnesium supplement, a very particular supplement known as Magnesium Taurate.  Most people suffer from magnesium deficiency and it's very hard to test for.  Magnesium is a main factor in the correct functioning of heart rythem and taurate strengthens the cellular structure of the heart.  There are a number of cardiologist that prescribe this supplement as opposed to using beta blockers for "non dangerous" palpitations because there are no side effects.

I've been taking 400mg a day (recommended amount) for just over a month.  I didn't notice much of a difference in the first 2 weeks but by the 3rd they began to lessen in quantity (from over 100 a day down to a handful) and severity.  I'm a month and a half in now and I've only had one bad episode of what I call "flip flopping" where my heart fills can of spastic as opposed to the normal ka-thump sensation.  All I can say at this point is that it works, and it's worth a try for any of you in here.

One warning, you have to do a bit of research on which particular brand to buy.  Some of these guys sell products that are named Magnesium Taurate 400 with a recommended dosage of 400mg and 120 capsules per bottle.  It sounds like you are getting 120 400mg capsules but you are actually getting 120 100mg capsule and paying the same price as other brands that have high mg per capsule.  Some of them are horse pills also.

The first batch I ordered I I thought was a 120 day supply ended up lasting me a month.  This last time I ordered I did some research and found a better brand that has smaller pill, higher count, and higher dosage per.  It's 180 capsules of smaller gell caps that have 125mg per pill.  I've been taking 375mg a day now and it's still working fine.  The brand is Cardiovascular Research Ltd.

The supplement is cheap, I pay about 20 bucks for a supply that will last me about 60 days.

This may not be a fix for all of you, but it's worth a shot and it's working for me.  I wish you all the best and remember, you are not alone with these damned things.

JBuck28

Feb 23, 2012

To: Gagairl

when i read your post i actually cried a little. I know what its like for everyone in your life to think youre crazy. Everyone says its in your head, theres nothing wrong with you. I have had these problems for 10 years. I've seen countless doctors to no avail. I'm only 28. This all started when i was 18, just after graduation. Nobody on the outside looking in could possibly understand this without experiencing it. I feel like my life was paused. I havent developed like a normal person. Every minute of every day is consumed with thoughts of how long i have left untill i finally die. Never went to college, not married. I see all my friends starting full lives. Family, careers and im stuck in neutral. Every successive year is worse thatn the one before. Much worse. And just when i think it cant get any worse, it does. Im convinced that there is definately something wrong with my heart. Im just not sure if anxiety and panic is making an otherwise managable smallish problem 100 times worse, or if im actually suffering from something very dangerous. Ive been to so many doctors and seen them fail so badly with other members of my family that i lend almost zero bearing on anything they say. I hate to say this but part of me feels like giving up. I havent left my apartment in nearly a week. simply walking slowly down a flight of stairs brings painful palpitations. I ache all over, all the time. Dont sleep. Cant work at all. Im a drain on my family, and im ashamed beyond anything i thought possible. If i werent raised catholic, and didnt view suicide as a potentially mortal sin. I would have ended it a long time ago without question. Im so lost.

p_eter_d

Feb 27, 2012

To: all

I went to er yesterday because my heart was skipping way too may beats.
(5 or more per min) beat beat beat ker-chugg .... beat beat beat etc.
i get this on occasion and am used to the sensation. (1 or 2 per week)

But as soon as they hooked me to the ekg i had no more skipped beats for the 5 hrs i was on it. Anyone else experience this???

knunn59

Feb 29, 2012

To: mel_04

I to have had the pain beneath my rib cage. But just recently have I started experiencing the skipping heart beats or my heart seems to be pumpming extra hard. I feel that it only happens when I take certain meds IE over the counter sleep aides but also sometimes when I dnt. There has got to be more to it & I'm gonna make an appt to see a dr. to scared I'm only 30 & I have 4 kids that are counting on me.

Billy721

Mar 01, 2012

To: Knunn59

I am 35, I started having skipped heartbeats about a year ago. I didn't know what it was but was convinced I was dying at anytime. At 1 point I had to pull car over as I really thought I was having a heart attack, I sat at home feeling depressed for weeks. I went to the docs and had ECG but as most my heart was normal, not being happy with being told I was ok I had a 24hour ECG (which you wear and take home and take it back the following day) I had the usual skipped beats so was happy as I knew they'd be on the ECG.
The consultand said I was indeed having skipped beats but it was fine, my heart was fine, but if I wanted the beats to be controlled was offered Beta-Blockers, after reading a lot of side affects I decided that now I knew I was ok I didn't mind the skipped beats. It has been a year now since I got the all clear and I still get the missed beats but I don't get anxious over them anymore. I livemy life normal, drink, smoke, not enough exercise but am happy. Hopefully everyone who reads this will get checked out and get the all clear like I did. Carry on with your normal lives. God Bless

em2000

Mar 02, 2012

Hi
I’m told that this ectopic beats were fairly common, I had a ECG about a year back and was told that it showed approximately 9000 ectopic events in the 24 hours. However since then I have found that it’s got much worse and I experience at least 4x that amount so about 40,000 a day most days. Does anyone else have that many, is it normal.
Thanks

Em

Salsy73

Mar 04, 2012

To: em2000

HI Em, Ive just started getting them - im 39 female. They started slowly around 3 months ago - then they exploded into the terrible way they are now, one every few beats. I havent had a holter monitor, but Ive had an ECG, PVC's but heart otherwise normal. I really cannot stand it, Ive started magnesium citrate as of yesterday. I havent seen any imporvement so far, but im finding it hard just to go and forget about it as my doctor suggested...

em2000

Mar 04, 2012

To: Salsy73

Hey, thanks for your reply.

I've got a slightly prolapsing valve, been given mixed information to whether these are related or just coincidental. Other than that heart normal.I will try taking supplements, I’ve heard that iron supplements sometimes help as well. Hope it works, the missed/extra beats are getting more pretty annoying plus making me feel dizzy!! Hope the magnesium citrate helps :) x

Rojaj

Mar 12, 2012

What about if you just notice the pvc's in the morning when you wake up and they appear like a larger heart beat thump. I get several per minute sometimes. I suffer from anxiety and I'm not sure if I'm just focusing on it. Are all hert beats supposed to be the same strength?

Bananaanna

Mar 12, 2012

To: star1000

Thank you SO much for referencing and linking the information about PVCs. It was the most comprehensive, friendliest, most reassuring information I have ever read about PVCs!! It is actually life-changing information for me. I learned a while ago that this condition is benign, but being the type of person who needs to know the "WHY" of things, this article offered incredibly valuable information. THANKS AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!

HappyMom2five

Mar 21, 2012

To: Gagairl

Gagairl, I, too, have them and looking back, the worst was when I was under a lot of stress. Here's some things that really helped me: cut back on caffeine, (ugh!), alcohol, (double ugh!), drink more water.

You don't mention your age but I've had them on rare occasion for years. As we age they are considered a "normal abnormality". Its was a good wake up call to start living like I'm not immortal!

Taking good minerals may have helped as well, calcium, magnesium & potassium. Just do your homework before you buy. Not all supplements are created equal! Exercise will not only relieve the stress but gets your heart in shape also!

Hope this helps~

millie39

Mar 23, 2012

I am a 39yr old female who is slightly overweight, and I have suffered from irregular hearbeats and palpitations for over 6yrs now. Sometime I can go weeks or months with no skipped beats. Then all of a sudden they come with a vengance. I have had Stres Test, Echo Cardio Gram, Holter Monitor and Doc says everything seems to be working fine. I will admit I am a ciggartte smoker so I know that does not help me. I will not smoke when I do get the flutters cause it scares me to death. Sometimes I can brush off the feeling and sometimes I can't. I do suffer from anxieity and panic disorder. I am on Clonazapam and Lopresser for the irregular heartbeats. Lopressor helps at times but I still get the irregular hearbeats anyway, so what''s the point in taking the med. I have been working out, doing cardio, kickboxing, Yoga, Walking you name it I will do it for my health and heart. But it seems to make the flutters worst!!!... I will not let these flutters tell me what to do anymore.. If I die from it what can I do? We can not defeat death but we can stay as healthy as we can to avoid it as much as possible.. Millie

Joyrock

Mar 27, 2012

To: bigkeith83

I have them to my twin and I both doctors always said it was normal my twin died 11months ago and since my heart has stopped twice doctors say its a electro problem my pulse drops very low I pass out a lot I have a7yearold and I don't know what to do one doctor say don't worry and another will say something else this can't be normal

Qaya

Apr 01, 2012

To: Forum

I get ectopics if I have argument with somebody. Does any one have experienced same.

skipolot

Apr 01, 2012

To: Qaya

absolutely happens to me all the time

skipolot

Apr 01, 2012

To: JBuck28

When I read your post I feel your pain. I feel the same way. I have been home all weekend so depressed just waiting

skipolot

Apr 01, 2012

To: Gagairl

I feel the exact same way! You sound just like me!

Katya1973

Apr 09, 2012

To: all people

Just a short story (my story). To keep things simple, I'll try to keep it as short as possible. I'm from Belgium (EU), 38 year old female. Suffering from depression since 1996. Weight-gain due anti-depressivants, now trying to step some weight off ;). Diagnosed with a slight form of cardiomyopathy (dilated) in 2005 and the usual pvc's, vt, bigeminy and trigeminy. Now the last months I feel some hard bumps and beats. Yesterday I was lying on the seat in the livingroom and all of a sudden I got my heart pounding irregular (I was lying in a 'bundle', not stretched out). It only stopped when I start to move. I got this several times now the last months but the cardiologist and the housedoctor say it's nothing to worry about. I wonder how they know since they've been not registered on a ECG yet. I've had all the cardiac tests done back in 2005/2006, electrofysiologic test (which was hell) as well. I'm on a regular check at the cardiologist and the housedoctor. Is there anybody out there who suffers the same? Thanks for your support. I'm really scared of dying all of a sudden... I got panic attacks and hyperventilation, and I know it's a vicious circle which I try to break...

LewisD

Apr 09, 2012

To: all people

Hi guys.

My name is Lewis, I'm 23 years old and I love in Hull, United Kingdom.

The past 4 month's I've been getting these eptopic beats, the ER staff said mine is a premature beat every now and then.

I've been getting pain in my chest (left side) and tightening in my arms etc, but they reckon that's anxiety.

I've had 6 blood tests/full blood count, a 24 hour urine sample, countless ECGS, even with a few eptopic beats in there the doctors said nothing is out of proportion, it's just an early beat.

I've had a 24 hour tape, and also and EKO, which came back absolutely fine other than these few early beats, this thursday I get a stress test and a rest test done.

I've never had these problems before, but it feels like my heart stops, and i get really chewed up over it, i'm normally the type of person where I don't let anything bother me, but this just won't go away.

At the very start I was getting 8-10 early beats per min, throughout a full 24 hour period. Now 4 months on, I get them in episodes rather that constant, i might get the odd one or two, but then like clockwork certain times of the day, especially when i'm resting.

I can do things etc and I won't get any, maybe the odd one, but very rarely get them when i'm active, it's just when I relax and rest.

My life style has changed so much, I'm paranoid of over doing stuff during the day/keeping fit, and as being as active as I was.

I use to play rugby for 9 years, for East Hull and Yorkshire.

My diet ain't the best, but i do have a mixed balance, my cholesterol is 2.8 and i've had a tropene test which has come up with non existent in the body, all blood tests come up with nothing to say why I'm getting these palpitations. The ER staff keep turning me away despite me sometimes getting chest pain with them, but even my cardiologist says my chest pain is not cardio related, an example is one night I went to A@E with chest pain, and they did 4/5 12 lead ECGS whilst I was in pain, and they said the ECG's was text back!

I don't know whats wrong with me, why have they come on all of a sudden?

I did quit caffeine 4 months ago, after drinking a lot of coca cola each day, but I doubt this could have caused it could it?

I'm worried that something bad is going to happen to me :(

Regards
Lewis

icebergs

Apr 14, 2012

To: sandyboo

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Ismtm

Apr 15, 2012

To: All in forum

I am 37 and have had these skipped heart beats off and on for 6 years now. For the last 5 years I have been taking 400mg of magnesium daily and recently doubled the dosage of magnesium. The magnesium has helped with the frequency of them but, doesn't completely rid me of that awful feeling of a flutter during stressful and sometimes trivial situations. Even now when a flutter happens, I still enter panic mode. Even though I realize that most likely this event will pass just like the hundred before it, I still spend an hour or two thinking about it and worrying.
I am pretty certain that stress is my trigger, once I changed to a less stressful job, the occurrences were less. I totally feel for everyone on this post and want you guys to know you are not alone.

Tinkerbel511

Apr 17, 2012

To: To everyone

Hi everyone. I just want to know if any of you know these meds cardicor. I went to the cardiologist and he gave me cardicor for the same thing as what all of you have. I have not taken it because I am scared of tablets and I am currently on antidepressants 10mg somedays when I feel more stressed then other days I take 20mg. I have been having the skipped heart beats for 3 weeks it feels like my world has turned up side down. Will this ever go away.
:((((

BarbieH503

Apr 19, 2012

To: maylonie

I went thru a complete cardiac workup 3 years ago- I'd been taking Amyitriptyline for migraine management. I've been doing pretty well since then,not put on any meds. Recently the palpitations have started up again and a couple episodes have scared me. I went in to see my cardiologist- wearing a holter monitor, had some blood tests done, and am being referred for a sleep study to determine if I have sleep apnea. Anyone else have anything similar? I'm a 55 y/o female.

maryalice40

Apr 20, 2012

What you all have to remember is that PVC's are common in about everyone. It is perfectly harmless if you feel a skipped beat. If your having other symptoms with it like chest pain and shortness of breath, you should have yourself checked out. I've had these for about 6 yrs. Symptomatic as well. I know a few showing up on an EKG is okay,, but when I was at the doctor earlier this week, after feeling my pulse slow down/speed up/slow down/speed up, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and an ill feeling come over me, the EKG showed them to be continuous,, and that I guess can be a bit of a problem. he talked like I could have a heart attack, but I don't get it.. cause I remember once before being sent to the hospital and the clinic that sent me said I was having too many too often,, and my dr did not seem to think it was anything to worry about at that time, so why do I have to go through all this now.. holter monitor, maybe seeing a cardiologist.. you can check your own pulse,, if you are feeling yourself have alot of them in a minutes time, go see your doctor and get an EKG, cause it could mean heart trouble, but if your just feeling them, here and there, don't stress about it.

maryalice40

Apr 20, 2012

To: maryalice40

I also had a stress test last year and it was normal..

Richierags123

Apr 27, 2012

To: everyone

Can I ask everyone who has these missed beats a question? I have been getting them recently - and when I get them it doesn't feel like an extra beat that comes in too soon. There is what feels like a huge gap and i feel winded. If I'm walking i can honestly say I feel dizzy and light headed for a few seconds. I dont feel dizzy at any other time and it passes - until the next one. Its really worrying me as i think my heart is actually stopping. I feel it like a jolt. Does anyone else relate to this? I have been getting them recently and especially after drinking alcohol. Richard, 43 in UK

fionamd

Apr 30, 2012

To: everyone

I am A 29 year old female who has been dealing with palpitations for 6months or so. Found out I was hypothyroid when I went to the er because I was convinced my heart stopped. Since then ive been trying to battle anxiety although when the pauses began I was not anxious. Posting because tonight while I was sleeping I woke up with tingling sensation in my legs and hands and knew my heart was pausing. Would drift off and feel the same sensation every 10 to 15 min and jolt awake again. I try to be relaxed and reading this blot has helped. I am just scared I will die and that one time my heart will just completely shop. I pray to God to protect my health and take away my fear and this can help. I find myself doing special things for my family in case I die and I often wonder if it will be the last time I see loved ones. I never used to be worried about dying now my husband thinks I am a hypochondriac. I'm sorry to all people that are dealing with medical problems. It is so sad.

star1000

May 02, 2012

To: fionamd

I've learn to live with it after 15 years. It isn't always easy. Some days just drive me over the edge but I found ways to break the pattern.

maylonie

May 03, 2012

To: BarbieH503

I went to a very good acupuncturist because I didn't want to take medication for my PVC's. The premature beats slowly began to diminish and now 3 months later they are gone.

Good luck to you.

Maylonie

didumsUS

May 03, 2012

To: everyone

I've been getting similar palps for the past 6-7 weeks. It started when I laid down on my left side. My heart skipped a beat, then following the pause, a strong thumping beat, then return to normality - leaves me feeling winded. Recently it is now happening 30-40 times day, whether I'm laying down or standing up but is often triggered by movement (almost any movement). When it happens while I'm walking I feel light headed. I'm in the USA and have no health insurance due to job loss (7 months). Scared to see a Dr in case I get the pre-existing condition tag which will block me from using future health insurance. Exercise seems to trigger it also. Wondering if it migt be mitral vavle prolapse. Does anyone have any advice please.

ICDgirl

May 03, 2012

To all of you having these bothersome PVC's, would just like to suggest that you Google EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) for heart palpitations and give it a try. It's a practice based on chinese accupressure points and positive affirmations. Give it a go, it works for me (and I have a heart condition)! Good luck everyone! Tracey : ))

FrankPoster

May 05, 2012

To: rayk5

Don't worry, I also nearly broke my insurance with countless visits and tests. Now I feel much better! Also trying to align my life a bit more with Jesus (not in bible-bashing fundamentalist style) has also began to help. There are lot's of great people out there, you will find one if you don't force it and try not to be anxious. Try different ways to meet more interesting people - join travel clubs, associations, a big church if you are religious, or whatever.

healthybeats

May 06, 2012

To: All

Guys same story.....started all of a sudden and within a couple of days it was 1-2 every 5 min. Checked with the doc, he ordered ekg, echo, tmt and was clinically good as he also ordered vit d3 and b12 too. All the cardio tests came back normal except for the labs! .....b12 was around 299 (215-900 is normal) and shockingly d3 was 3 (30-100 is normal) yes it was 3. Gave me a shot of 600,000 U of vit d and 60,000 U every week for 3 months..and also b12 supplements too...now my d3 is normal but b12 is still almost the same but the missed beats started to fade away right after the first week or so. Now it has been almost 5 months and i did not even feel it once during the first 3 months of my starting the treatment. Now i probably feel it once in a week and I attribute this to may be my still low b12. I am confident this will eventually disappear overtime. But i guess it was my low d3 which had played havoc with my life. So may be you all should have your d3 done as well. By the my magnesium anh thyroid was normal. Lastly, i changed my lifestyle too. I sleep undisturbed at night and i eat a mixed diet too (lately was not eating all my veggies and seafood). Be happy and good!

flora727

May 12, 2012

To: mel_04

Hi Mel
Did you ever resolve your problem, as I am experiencing the very same symptoms and have recently had an Echocardiogram when I was told all was well. I too am on 'carbimazole' for hyperthyroid and I too have been told that my palpitations have nothing to do with thyroid problems as my levels have been normal for a while even though I am still on the same dosage. Hope you have managed to resolve it by now. Flora

beckless52

May 16, 2012

To: sad3636

I have been having this for years but only once in a while. NOW, I am having them constantly. I am petrified, and have no more social life. They are constant and I don't know what to do. I live in fear constantly. This is very depressing and I know exactly how you feel.

heartgrl623

May 17, 2012

To: Joyrock

I have a friend who used to pass once a week from her arrhythmia. She had surgery because that is dangerous. Dr. Peter Wells at Baylor in Dallas did the surgery.

CajunHeart22

May 18, 2012

To: flora727

flora727, some heart arrhythmias can be caused by overproduction of the thyroid hormone. Blood sugar problems, such as diabetes, may also affect the heart rate. Mention this to your doctor if you are worried. Honestly though, anxiety plays a crucial role in heart rhythm and stress. Try to relax and it usually makes the issue go away. I have an arrhythmia whihc causes my heart to exceed 250 bpm. I know when it's happening and I go lay down and relax, because I know it's temporary and will go away. That causes it to go away. Hope this helps. :)

Lucanski

May 22, 2012

To: sandyboo

I would be interested in trying this, but I'm afraid it would lower my blood pressure too much. I can't take Atenelol because it lowers my blood pressure, which is already on the low side, and it makes me nauseous.

kamgram

May 22, 2012

To: rayk5

I started having chest pains and had normal EKGs, stress test and even heart cath was normal...but during cath I experienced the worst back pain ever and an MRI showed thoracic disc issues which I am having surgery for May 24. I never put the two together but thoracic spine problems can cause symptoms of heart issues. I also experience tremors of the hands but was told these were situational tremors. I have noticed when anxiety is high so is pain which causes chest pain and heart flutters. So maybe you should see a Neurologist for issues. Hope this helps.

Sgirl65

May 26, 2012

To: Fellow Sufferers

I'm glad I found this site, it is somewhat reassuring. These extra beats have just hit me after years of not having them. I have mitral valve prolasp (spell) for many years now. But the one thing I want to ask is when you are having the extra beats, I can feel them in the center of my chest just below the breasts. I can actually feel the extra beats and I have to lay back as it gets worst when I'm sitting in a chair. Those this happen to anyone else out there. Thanks, Patricia

KirstinLavender

May 28, 2012

To: rayk5

Oh my goodness. I am having exactly the same as you! I have been having the skipped heartbeats for a few years. I suffer from anxiety brought on by my father having a heart attack. I am nearly 39 and very healthy. I have been having a weird sensation in my left leg and foot which feels like it vibrating. I hope we can all get some answers to this :)

WNCJames

May 28, 2012

To: All

This site is great. I had an episode 2 years ago and scared the heck out of me. All sorts of tests were done including a ct scan and the Dr. said to me he wished his pipes were as clean as mine were. Then 2 years later I have had a dozen or more in the past 3-4 months. I went to the Dr again and tests came back negative. When they happen, I feel helpless. I have told my wife to be ready to call an ambulance, but then I lay down, breathe deeply and try to calm my mind and they seem to go away. I decided to lose weight in the hopes that maybe they will go away. I've lost 15 pounds and want to lose 15 more. I'm 43, 6"1 and weigh 205. I work out on my total gym and try to bike 20 miles per day. I sit all day at work and wonder if this is part of the problem. I must say that when the attacks happen, I am very tired the next day and just want to sleep and I feel weak. I watch my resting heart rate at work and it ranges from 48 to 60. I just don;t understand how or why these episodes happen and it really scares me that one day an episode will be my last. I too have been depressed about this.

moni24

Jun 04, 2012

To: Muhannad

Hello

I completely understand what you are talking about in referenced to the fear. It was Easter of this year (2012) when i experienced my first episode (well to be honest it wasnt my first but i never paid them no attn until this day cause my can see my chest moving my heart was beating so fast). I couldn't even participate in the event, instead i stayed in the ER that day and for the following 2 days (back n forth) just for them to tell me it wasn't considered a emergency even though my hr went as high as 220 in their presence). Scared of death i went to see my doc who put me on metroprolol 50 mg. This helped alot until i got stressed arguing so then i had to relax for my hr to become normal. It is now June 4th and i just saw my doc a few days prior requesting to be weened off the med cuz i havent had any episodes. Well the day i asked i had a skipped beat (on the metpro 50mg), i started the reduced dosage of 25mg and have had a irregular beat since ( for 3 days now) but my hr in under 100. I haven't been monitoring my beats daily so im unsure if and what is causing them but when i was taking calcium, fish oil and folic acid vitimins i did monitor my beats and did not get an irregular hr sign on my monitor. So i am going to stay calm and resume to taking my vitimins and hope that helps. I have discovered my fear makes it worst and its hard not to think about it but we all have to find another way to cope, redirect our attn. I have always known God but haven't lived as i should but one thing for sure is i study HIS word and pray everyday for a breakthru and trust it will happen (Psalms 35 and 91 helps me to stay calm because i have faith). I see people on here have had it for years and have managed and i have read stories of others family members telling how their loved ones lived in fear and the panicking and the anxiety that caused the case to worsen and they passed. If you really think about it, although the episodes come about themselves we control how high the beats go with our thoughts and actions (relaxing, mediating and breathing help), We must stay calm, I don't know if you know God but im a believer that HE is a Deliver and able to heal all who truly love HIM. I also believe the reason no doc can tell us whats' wrong exactly is cuz HE wants our attn and now HE is gonna get it one way or another. What better organ to get ones attn than their heart. Everyone thinks their about to die when it comes to their heart. Im jus saying, some may disagree but it gives those who know HIM something to think about. I don't post too often i just read but i pray everyone experiencing this will be delivered from it and be able to live healthy productive lives.

mugwamp65

Jun 04, 2012

To: Everyone in the WORLD???

Hi, seems like everyone has posted the same thing or variations of it.. AND it is very disheartening to have a DR. say you are fine... but you know something is different. I have about 12 or so missed heartbeats a minute. Yep, a lot... guess you call those episodes but it would not be so bad as other than my heart feeling like it is a lump in my throat the only other problem is that the ringing in my ears is LOUD and pulses with my heartbeat. The only time I do not hear it is when I am asleep, and sometimes it wakes me.... and then I get scared... and then I pray and God, if you are taking me home.. just chit of get off the pot as this isn't fun. Well, I go in a few days for an echo of my heart and then Dr. wants to put a 30 day monitor on me... Heck, all he has to do is take a minute to listen with his stethescope and he could hear what is going on... I would be calling those episodes in many times a minute if I did it per episode... I will talk to him on Thursday and see what he says.. I went to ER once.. Dr. said I was fine, bloodwork fine, eletrolites fine. SOOOOO.. I just hang around and do my household chores and listen to my heart beat in the ringing of my ears... Think I will make an apt. with the ENT next.... Gosh I hate to complain and hardly ever do, especially to family, with consists of my husband, because I don't want to worry him or make him think I am a pain in the ****. So here, at least youns don't know me... won't worry... or care and I ge it off my chest... Might help. Thanks for listening and God Bless you all.. and Good Luck, Betty in Va.

Hilltribe

Jun 08, 2012

To: Sb786

Hi, you and I are the same age. Just wondering, do you train hard (physical activity)? I do and have no issues with my heart rate reaching 185 but mostly staying at 172-175 for a 30km ride. At rest I sometimes get these skipped beats....driving me crazy. Reading this forum makes me feel better. I have booked in for an ECG and stress test though. Regards. James.

lyndstoni

Jun 13, 2012

To: mel_04

Hi there.
This is so interesting and makes me feel bit better to know someone else is going through this.i started with palpatations skipped beats when i was 24 and 4 mths pregnant with my 1st child..whos now 7, only had 1 palp and never experienced another until i had my 2nd child 2 and half years ago.I got told i had thyroid problems after my 1st child i got put on tablets which when it went back to the normal level.they took me off them and i never had another again,my thyroid was fine.had my daughter got a few palps when pregnant not too many.then straight after i had her my thyroid went mental it was overactive then they put me on levethyroxin then it went under,and so on until medication was at 50mg a day and stable,that took 2 years which time my moods have been up and down i used to get up to 20 a day..then they went for 3 months..i had that heart machine that your talking about but hard to get a reading as they come and go so quick.the results came back eptopic beats and they said it can be classed as normal and no need to see me again.so i was relieved,but now they have started again..ive been rushed into hospital twice by ambulance in 6 wks..1 time i was sat on the sofa and my heart started racing for no reason thought i was going to faint.ive been to the drs too and they will not link thyroid with heart palps but they are so linked my story proves this..im seeing a cardioligist next wed at qmc for more investigation.im going to put my foot down its not fair on me and my family..it effects my everyday life.my dr did advise taking magnesium along with co-enzyme its been proven to help heart palps and to be honest i havent had as many..may be worth a shot.ive also dropped my levothyroxin (levothyroxine) down to 25mg maybe a bit silly but i have to do it to know myself if its going to help..good luck..we need to keep pushing these drs thou..they need to listern
Lyndsay

gloraannah

Jun 16, 2012

To: lyndstoni

Lyndsay, this site is awesome. As I am reading yor article my heart is so scary that I am actually crying.The last time I had so much activity going on inside was with my last pregnancy 14 years ago. my little girl kicked so much I thought a tree was sprouting roots inside me. Since then I've had 2 pulmonary embolism, open heart surgery diabetes and a lot of other ailments. I too at this minute is here because I am scared my heart will stop any minute. It has been a lot wore over the last 12 hours or so and now i am awake and its still going on. I've had the twenty four hour tape and tests at Papworth Hospital last year but they say my heart is good. It's hard not to worry when so much is causing me grief. I need help but where to get it?
fellow sufferer Claudette

gfutyh697

Jun 17, 2012

To: fran158

Seems your mind is doing all this, if all tests are normal, stop concentrating on it all the time..
Next time you miss beats pick up a book and concentrate on what you are reading, then I bet the beats will return to normal.
I should think the panic attacks are a result of your overactive thinking, been through all that.
Start telling your mind that everything is normal. It 's mostly psychosomatic.

Skattizied

Jun 18, 2012

To: community

I have had severe anxiety in the past and my symptoms run the gamut. It's the strangest thing feeling physical symptoms and yet having doctors tell you that everything's fine. Lately I have had a ton of heart palpitations/missed beats etc and my left eye constantly twitches. I used to have chest pains but they are a lot less frequent, still get them sometimes. It makes it very hard to enjoy life, that's for sure. I just hope everyone's alright including myself and it really is just a benign side effect of anxiety or whatever. Cheers.

BrandyJohnson73

Jun 20, 2012

To: All ppl

Hello my name is Brandy johnson I am 22 years old i have lived with SEVERE palpitations since i was 16 years old. My heart skips daily! almost all day... it gets much worse when i worry or Stress! also if i exercise or soemtimes after i eat. When i first started getting these problems i FREAKED!!! thinking i was gonna die... i have been to several doctors and had several ekgs and even had a heart holster moniter me overnight... and nothing, I was so frustrated with every1 telling me that this is normal... because I know how I felt and it wasn't normal i couldn't function normally and I just wanted my normal life back.... well afetr so many years of dealing with it I hav elearned to except this in my life some days are worse than others and I cant get stressed at all or it skips like CRAZY! I feel like I am going to die I think it has alot to do with hormones or something... and stress. I have stoppped drinking caffine for 5 years and it still skips bad sometimes, I am in the process of changing my eating patterns so hopefully this will work.But no one stress about this all doctors are going to tell you it is normal all we can do is pray for God to help and heal us and eat right stay stress free as much as possible! As for the fear of death I have had my palpitaions for 7 years and still alive... THANK GOD. God bless everyone!

spaced247

Jun 22, 2012

To: Gagairl

I totally understand what you are talking about !00%. I have a 2 yr. and 9mnth old and I have these skip beats. I've been to the E.R. twice in 2 weeks and my doctors to get a heart monitor on. They tell me everyone has pvc!!! I use to get them here and there, but now I've had them for 6 days straight and it's scares the crap out of me!!!! The E.R. gave me meds. for panic attacks!!!! Doesn't stop the heart flutters!!!! Just I guess make me not care, but what it is doing is making me so mad that I can't do anything about it. I've been asking my father in law to come over in the morning and stay with me till my fiance gets home, cause of the children. I understand how it makes you depressed. Feels like no one understands!!!! If you find something you can do let me know. I go to a cardio. Dr. in 5 days, it's gonna feel like an eternity I know it!!! You are in my prayers. I hope we get or find the help we need to make us happy again.

juc

Jun 27, 2012

To: the anxious

I have had noticeable PVCs for 9 months intermittently. I've had a Halter monitor and seen a cardiologist. I initially thought my irregular heart beat was anxiety-induced because I was feeling very anxious for some time before they began. After they began, like others here, I also thought I could die when I went to sleep. Reading the comments in this post further convinces me that there is a link between anxiety and PVCs as it is clear some of the people above have severe anxiety.

I've been feeling better lately, I suspect as a result of being less anxious, and taking allergy medication so I breath better at night (sleep apnea can worsen PVCs). Breath deeply, choose to be calm, address anxiety. "Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?" I think that's a good point.

kemmaw

Jun 28, 2012

To: community

I just wanted to say thank you to everyone for contributing to this list!

I have had SVT for 20 years and had 2 ablations about 18 years ago, since then every few months I would get what I call heavy ectopics and fluttering until Feb this year when I had a massive episode which put me in A&E and has continued with regular extra beats, flutters, thumps, deep pauses which I feel in my throat and wobbles anywhere from 50+ times a day on the halter.

It is scary!  It stops me in my tracks, makes me cough of feel like I need to swallow or move to get it back into rythmn, but I am living with it as we all are and we are still here...many of us have been for years which is reassuring.

I am interested in all the self help ideas people have posted as I have been on Sotalol for 20 years and am still having the problems.  I would just desperately like to feel better so I can do things with confidence and not constantly fear doing the normal things in life that might cause it to happen.

If you have found a self help method that works for you please post it and we can all give it a try...  I expecially like the ones with no other negative side effects... :o)

Many thanks and God bless...

bonzo_bitmelt

Jun 28, 2012

To: trojan202

I've been to the ER several times in the past 8 months and they always tell me it's anxiety attacks and that they can mimic a heart attack, right down to the pain in the arm. Well, this past time to the ER in an ambulance I thought that was the 'one'... The next day I set up an appointment with my doc and I ask him to put me on a beta blocker and an anti-depressant. Apparently those two alone will 'help' to prevent attacks and the beta blocker also helps with skips. I also got Ativan for those times when you need to 'snap out' of the anxiety. The funny thing is that the skip is the first thing to happen and then the rest follows, pure anxiety or extreme fear? About an hour ago, just now, I thought I was going to the ER again. I quickly took 2mg of Ativan and layed down on my bed while trying to think of other stuff (prevent full on-set of anxiety). I just started taking the beta blocker last night (Metaprolol - half in AM and other half in PM) as well as the anti-depressant Zoloft (25mg to start). I think its too early to tell about the Zoloft but I feel that the beta blocker combined with the Ativan made the world of difference! I'm all relaxed now (Ativan) but it beets being hooked up in an ambulance... In my opinion, ALL of you should have a prescription of Xanax or Ativan! If you have moderate to severe fear then tell your doc and get a prescription. Now since it can be habit forming you ONLY take it when you have to and not because you think you need to be mellow while on a date... Take it only to snap out of an anxiety attack. Of course check with your doctor first about any of this... I'm an average build person and 1mg Ativan did not cut it, but 2mg does, for me that is.

grace232

Jul 03, 2012

To: Gagairl

I can soooo relate thank you for sharing

donnanbrad169

Jul 04, 2012

To: sad3636

hi sad i get them everyday to somedays i dont get them at all and i feel sooo good but when i get them i feel like im gonna die and nd to scared to go any where as its so scary my mum is 69 she had a heart attack 2 years ago ever since then i hve been gtting them really bad i use to get them once a year maybe or twice a year now since mum had her heart attack i have been getting them sometimes 5 times a day sometimes all day long thn sometimes none in a day its so scary .. ive been to the docs had all the heart test they said my hert was normal its due to stress drinking caffeine , coke any soft drink will do it and chocolate due to having coco in it which has caffeine in it so ive tried staying away from all that as i use to love my jim beam well i havent had a drink in 6 mths because they say alcohol does it to any alcohol ... so ive stopped all that lost weight in the mean time which i was never a big person anyway i was 63 ks now im 55 ks... all i do is drink water and stawberry milk i still get them ... and i have noticed i get them worse when im feared for or of something or i get really stressed i get them one after each other until i calm myself down and relax... i know it feels bad and we hate them so much but guys i think its all in our head and we stress out to much and we have to learn to relax more and not let things get to us ... sometimes i get them without feeling stressed but its mind over matter u dont feel stressed but ur body is and thats when we get them and when we think bout it .. they told me smoking will course it too but i havent stopped smoking i have stopped everything else and still get them .... we all just have to learn to relax and go with the flow nd not let anything get to us i know its hard i want mine to go away and never come bCK ITS LIKE MY LIFE IS ON HOLD BECAUSE OF THESE HURT STUPID BEATS I HATE THE FEELING BAD .... try and relax more guys and read a book keep ur mind occupied the best u can when u get them read do something think about something to take ur mind off whats goin on sometimes that stops mine when i feel them happening or if i get a small one coming i kno a big ones comin so i get my mind off it and keep my mind occupied it works :) good luck guys and i feel for u all xxx

katiewynn

Jul 06, 2012

To: everyone

wow...I can't believe how many people have the same condition. I just went to my doc for these and he also told me I'm "normal" but the condition usually doesn't happen until one is "older" lol. I used to have the flutters and skipped beats once in a while when really worn out or stressed. Last couple months it's daily with extreme fatigue and dizziness and faintness. normal...how can this be normal.. and how are we supposed to live a normal life? So frustrating. Ok I'm not having a heart attack! thank you mr DR.. but this is NOT FREAKING NORMAL I feel like crap. ugh Just wanted to vent to people who feel just like me :( I am going to try a mutivitamin and the other things i've read here. I think I am starting into menopause which I believe has triggered them to step up the pace. Why don't regular doctors do more learning about alternative solutions to discomfort or not normal yet not life threatening conditions? Think it's time to see a naturopath

kmcchef

Jul 19, 2012

To: rayk5

I have to comment to this, because I am 37 and am in school. I have been to the ER for heart issues a ton of times, and when you said that you were going to bankrupt the school medical insurance I laughed out loud because I feel that I have single handedly increased the cost of insurance every year. I seem to be having panic attacks which of course feel like heart attacks, but as an EMT of many years I listen to my heart with my stethoscope all the time when I have these problems. I swear that I am having extra beats and missed beats, and even other weird sounds going on in my chest, but every time I go to the ER my friend who is a doctor there does all the tests and tells me nothing is wrong. I almost went this morning, because I was falling asleep, and kept waking up just at the point of sleep because it felt like my heart was just stopping.
I get how crappy and scary this is, but I will tell you that my psychologist loaned me her personal biofeedback machine to work with and I will tell you if you can master it I promise it will help. You can buy the machines online, but just know that it takes a lot of practice to make it work. But when it does you will likely feel a peaceful state that you might not have felt in a long time. At least that was true with me, and I still only have begun to get really good at it. It is mostly like meditation, but you have to be able to take it to a level where your whole body goes limp. As I said its hard but not impossible, and I promise it is well worth the work.

Vlad1989

Jul 20, 2012

To: WizzyUK

I got skipping heartbeats (about 1 every minute to 5 minutes) since yesterday. I suspect the cause behind this is some Mucinex that I took yesterday after which they started (but have sort of calmed down since). I looked up online if Mucinex raises blood pressure and found out that the ones for chest congestion, what I was taking, do - generally the two ingredients phenylephrine and pseudoephedrine (if I'm not mistaken about the second one) raise blood pressure. I checked my pressure and it is 85-90 beats per minute. And throughout the day, when I don't think about it, just like WizzyUK says, they aren't really there. I had my blood pressure and cholesterol and things related checked out about 2 months ago and everything was fine with slightly high blood pressure, which is genetic (from my mom). Thank you all who mentioned that you've had this and has not affected you for years or at least days, I really thought I was gonna die yesterday when I figured out it was my heart and not chest congestion that was responsible for the feeling you get from skipped beats. (I am 23 btw).

Foxilady

Jul 25, 2012

To: everyone

I am shocked the amount of people that suffer the same symptoms as me and doctors aren't taking this more seriously.
I started having ectopic beats about 8 years ago and had an ECG and everything was normal.  After about a week they stopped.
Then about a month ago their back again!  I go to A&E (I live in UK) and have an ECG and everything is normal he says, and luckily the ectopic beats were occurring during the ECG.
I am keeping a diary now to see if there is a pattern.  I sometimes take tramadol as I have a back condition, maybe its those.  Sometimes I take a valium to sleep, maybe its that.  I am on thyroxine, maybe its that.  I drink cola, maybe its that.  I stress sometimes, maybe its that.  I have noticed though now on a couple of occasions after I eat and if I do have a fizzy drink, I get the worst burps, and I mean HUGE ones that last for about 15 seconds and I burp about 20 times and the heartbeat then seems to settle, weird eh?  The doctor at the hospital advised I see my doctor to try and find the cause and I am waiting to see a cardiologist now.  I have beta blockers and took 4 about 3 weeks ago as I really thought I would die from these continuous ectopic beats, and they seemed to work.  I also wonder is it a combo of all the above, together with tiredness sometimes.  Heck it could be anything couldn't it?  I see no pattern from keeping a diary, other than maybe eating and drinking fizzy drink at the same time and therefore taking in excess air, thus causing wind/gas which could be pressing on the vagus nerve, which goes from the heart to the stomach.  I dunno but will keep you posted as to events as they unfold once I see cardioman.

Loophay

Jul 29, 2012

To: iAmEllen

I've had similar physical feelings too. Sometimes
I can feel a very slight difference in a heart beat and other times it feels like my breath is taken away. No pain at all. and there are TWEENERS, eptopic beats that arent as bad as mentioned before but more noticable than the first one mentioned. I get these tweeners more often than any other. one day I had them about every five minutes ! This is when I freaked. my arythmia is not the tempo of heartbeats but rather a SINGLE beat.

Loophay

Jul 29, 2012

To: Loophay

Loophay again,
As much as it bothering me mentally, I guess I have to live with it. I remember my first one, I was about nineteen, smoked, drank, and was young(er). I was laying in bed, my right side specifically, when all of a sudden I felt like I couldn't breathe. scared for a couple of seconds, then turned over and went to sleep. Currently, I quit tobacco, drink 4-5 beers daily and eat well, at 35 I get these strange heartbeats alot more frequently. Alcohol is definitely a catalyst(for lack of better term) and smoking was never good, but this is annoying me.
I believe my blood pressure has increased a bit in fifteen years. And this is why I feel my heartbeats more sometimes. Excersise has always been part of my life, wheather its lifting cases at work or playing basketball as a teen, so I am fit; although not enough to run a marathon. When we age our cells aren't what they were when we were young.
Also I think if you have a boring life, like mine now, there is more time to think about things....anything! Some people start families and deal with others constantly, eliminating thinking time. Others work so much its literally their life. Maybe I need to get laid? Get a second job? or go to Church....

butch189

Jul 29, 2012

To: trojan202

I know your feelings. I am having irregular heart beats as i type this. I am a nervous wreck because i don't know when they are going to start. I feel like i can't breathe and on several occasions i thought i was going to pass out. I used to love being by myself but now i am afraid to be alone and panic when i am. The cardiologist doesn't seemed concerned, but she is not the one with the problem. I don't know what to do and my whole life has changed. I don't even know this person who is now living in my body.

Peggy2801

Jul 30, 2012

To: Gagairl

I know exactly how you feel, mine started 3 days after i turned 40 so I refer to it as TFS..turnig forty syndrome. But I have noticed of I am tired or stressed like this past few months cos I studying that they have come back with a bang. I am trying to live with it but b/c you look fine noone can see what you are experiencing, Ihad aholter monitor for 24hrs & had 10,ooo ectopic beats which was considered a :moderate burden" Id hate to have a severe burden. Hang in there..I am. take care Megan

MonicaC21

Aug 03, 2012

Female, 21, Southern California. I completely can relate.
I got my first episode 10/15/11. You don't forget. It was three days after I got my wisdom teeth pulled out. i hadn't eaten much, I hardly drank any water and i was popping Advil like crazy for the first time in my life (and AMOXCICILLIN). Then on the third day I felt so sick i could get up-so weak from not eating and then the palpitations happened-I yelled for my mom and told her I loved her and this was it-I was dying. I remember thinking 'I did this. i should have tried to eat more, i should have tried to drink more water'. Over the next several months I went to the ER around 19 times. I went so many times, no one would go visit me and everyone in my family refused to pick me up. My parents got angry at me, no one understood, everyone made it seem like I was hurting them-all this stress on top of being convinced that I was dying. I can't explain the panic attacks associated with my heart palpitation episodes- you feel doomed. Along in a crowded room. I can't even some up how horrible it was. I was convinced I would never be a normal persona again. I wanted to live in a hospital. i couldn't go up stairs. I couldn't be alone.I was at the doctors every other day begging for them to do something quick. I cried and had episodes in public and made to feel like I was crazy. The local firemen and police all knew my by name-they expected my calls. The depression associated with the anxiety was horrific. I threw away two quarters of school due to absence and lack of focus(can't when you swear you're dying).And that's only the tip of the iceberg. One day, I swear, God spoke to me. He said 'You're free. you're free. you're free and you're ok.'. The skipped beats and palpitations did not stop there, but they got better from that day on. I have not called 911 since January. It's been almost 9 months. I am on prozac(very very low dose), and it has gotten rid of the palpitations and made the skipping beats less occurring. But I still get skipped heart beats-it feels horrible. But honestly, it's all been a spiritual journey. To everyone feeling alone-indescribably alone-I know. The skipped beats are horrible-sometimes it feels like my heart stopped and re-booted-HARD. I've had ones that HURT but most just feel uneasy and take my breath away.
I had every test and monitor everyone here has described, Ive seen tons of doctors, everyone says im normal(minus a natural arrhythmia). The hardest part is by far the feeling...the depression associated. You feel so alone-and it's like you can't help it. it's like your body is releasing some chemical to make you so depressed you just don't want to live. And you can't help it.
My advice, relax. Find yourself-take it as a message from the greater power to figure this life out. God's helped me so much and I've grown SO much from this experience.It's changed my life-for the better-but using the worst. I don't know if this will ever completely go away-I'd give anything to have it go away-but it's been almost 9 months and I'm still alive.
If you need someone to talk to, or have questions(I can't put everything here) please don't hesitate..
clmc_09***@****

julie243

Aug 10, 2012

Happy I found this forum. I'm nearly four weeks out from a coronary, heart cath and two stents in the LDA. Seemed to recover pretty well, but am now having twitches and tiny aches in the heart area, plus much anxiety about what was done and why I'm not feeling well. On Plavix of course and was put on lopressor, but the side effects were awful so stopped it after 1 1/2 weeks. Now on Diltiazem ER 120 mg., 2 81mg aspirin daily, vitamin D3, very low daily doses of glyburide and synthroid. Also zoloft 50 mg.

Like so many of you, my cardiologist will not listen to my concerns and barely talks to me. Primary doctor is much better, but defers to cardio. Just trying to reassure myself that all will be well, but soooo fatigued. Bless all of you!

djh7

Aug 17, 2012

To: bonzo_bitmelt

I would love to know how the Metaprolol - half in AM and other half in PM) as well as the anti-depressant Zoloft (25mg to start) is working. I have had a recent bout of pvcs. I will have them every 5-10 min all day long. I'm currently on day 3 . When I re- focus on something else it seem to lesson. I have a cardo work up 2 years ago all neg for heart issues. EKG every year last 3 years. Went to my doc yesterday for the pvcs because of the frequency. No changes from prior EKGs, no symptoms other than the skipped beats. No arm, next, jaw pain. No sweating, etc.. In other words no symptoms of a heart attack. He but me on MEtaprolol and Zoloft. MEtaprolol to help the symptom ( PVCs) Zoloft to help the problem Anxiiety ( as he says my pvcs are stress related) crazy how this many and frequency is stress. But it is what it is.
Sometimes I think I'm nuts!

Amella

Aug 17, 2012

To: Old Lady

I am 80 years old and have been suffering from PVCs for the past 10 years. I feel for all of you; I thought I was alone. Thank you for sharing your stories. I don't feel as crazy.

jimmycat1384

Aug 29, 2012

To: star1000

f you have the skipped heartbeats. I would like to discuss with you by
e-mail ***@****

jimmycat1384

Sep 02, 2012

To: To Everyone

I don't guess they will allow e-mail adresses to be posted, but for everyones
information, I have been suffering from skipped beats for over forty years.
They began when I was twenty five and I am now sixty six. Been to all
kinds of Docs with no solution. I believe mine are caused from some sort
of intestinal or stomach problem. So, lets just hang in there!

bmbm111

Sep 02, 2012

To: sad3636

i also have them for sometime now my blood work is fine eco cardio is fine
i cannot function myself please try to deal with it. i am on the road away
from my family and i think i am going to die every night . you are not alone
stay strong

Andreaskye

Sep 05, 2012

To: Board

I am going to echo everyone's relief at having found this board and seeing that I am not alone.
I am a 41 y/o LVN, my job is to actually educate elderly homecare patients with chronic conditions but I have spent the last 2 months convinced I am going to die.
I exercise regularly, am only slightly overweight (was once morbildy obese but lost it all over a period of 10 years), I differ from you Guys in that I do smoke and drink coffee until noon. I know, not good but anyway...
That being said, I do 30 minutes on the elliptical maintaining a pulse of 140 feeling great at least 3 times a week. I wake up feeling fine, the PVCs start mid afternoon to evening. Sometimes causing dizziness, slight chest pain.
I have always had them now and then but so much worse lately with no lifestyle changes.
Then the whole outstanding check up at the Doc thing so many of you go through too. My EKG-perfect! My labwork- got a congratulatory call at home from my Doc on that. "Some people have these."
It does not make it any easier to deal with. My deal is no longer the panic when they happen but being tired out mentally and emotionally after they go on for hours.
I do also suffer anxiety and this has been very heavy for an extended amount of time, on top of that I am one of those people who keep it inside. Probably the sole cause of the worsening lately.
Anyway, I am reading all of you Guys stories and information and trying to reformulate a plan.
Thanks so much for sharing.

bzmama

Sep 08, 2012

To: fran158

Well if your loosing your mid so am I. I am also 53 and have had many 13 children, I have had palpatations before and they scare me and now I am having them again, I am sometime light headed and feel strange. They say all my blood work came back great and all the shaky feeling and heart pounding and then later skipping is maybe anxiety. I am adopted so I don;t know my mom's history but I thought if we were in post menopausal we were better. LOL

Jesiqs

Sep 11, 2012

To: Everyone

Long story but may have some pointers for you guys.
My PVCs started when i was 19, i had been on Zoloft for 3 years, and then starting getting PVCs, went to ER and they diagnosed me with the PVCs and said my body had most likely gotten "use to" the Zoloft and I needed to sswitch antidepressants.
I switched to Prozac.
Since then I have gotten PVCs whenever I am sick ( flu,cold) or very randomly like with acid reflux. When I get the random ones, I take a tablespoon full of Blackstrap molasses, which is fulll of potassiam. It helps 90% of the time.
I also get PVCs when I forget to take my Prozac for 3+ days. Once I get back on schedule, they will be gone within 24 hours or so.
Now, last year, just before I turned 30 I had severe chest pain with abnormal EKG. I was hospitalized for three days in which they ran every heart test (except a cath) and came back with " F* if I know" . They chalked it up to anxiety ( My antidepressant script is to treat anxiety).
Ive been more or less fine until 9 days ago. My PVCs started with a VENEGANCE one night and have not stopped since. I went to the ER once for an EKG which they said was fine. Iron and vitamin D came back low. Otherwise docs said I was fine but could start a beta blocker if I wanted.
Nothing has gotten better and my quality of life is down the drain. A side note, I have decreased my Prozac by half, and I was thinking this may be a part of it. However, taking Ativan ( which is my fall back) has only minimally helped my PVCs and I cant sleep, function or anything.
I am convinced this time that I AM going to die at any second.
I need help just like all of you.
I can't stand this for much longer
By the way I am a 31 year old female, about 15 lbs overweight and have anxiety disorder and GERD. If that helps anything

hearthorse

Sep 15, 2012

To: Everyone

I have had heart skips for the last 35 years at least since I was a teen. I am 54 now. I notice they skip more when I have a few drinks (alcohol). Been skipping all day for the last 3 days for another reason, whatever, but it really doesn't bother me. Bottom line is I can swim for 2 miles, go all day with no problems, and see that there are no real consequences from all the posts I read here other than high medical bills to say no problem found if gone to doc. Now thats not to say that all people that have heart skips don't have a serious problem. The way I look at it is my heart is taking a break sometimes,

taqui_hyder_khan

Sep 28, 2012

To: Gagairl

Go to this site and it will help u to pin point ur cause http://www.livestrong.com/article/483283-foods-that-cause-gas-bloating-and-skipped-heartbeats/

alessya87

Sep 29, 2012

To: Alexandra

Hey everyone. I am a 25 yo woman who suffers from pvc's and heart palpitations, due to my anxiety and panic attacks (or...?) Now, I am not sure if I have the pvc's and palps because of my anxiety or the other way around. I have to say that I was sort of able to cope with my palps, but the pvc's scare the crap out of me... I have been to numerous doctors and they all tell me that I'm fine, but still give me meds. Why? Thyroid is fine, heart is fine (they say), all my blood tests came ok (just a bit of cholesterol - even though I am skinny). What else can I do? I have back pains and sometimes feel some sort of vibration in my back, just where my heart should be, and it comes in pinches in my chest as well. Can they be back problems? But that can't cause my extra heart beats, it's crazy. I try to relax and not let stress get to me, but it's easier said than done. Plus, I have recently been physically abused, so it's even harder. I did make a treatment for depression and anxiety, but now I feel even worse. I took Metoprolol for my palpitations and pvc's, but now I feel worse from them too. Are doctors just making fun of us? :( I am honestly thinking about going to a psychologist. It's freaking expensive, I know, but we can't keep taking meds for something we "don't have" (as the doctors say) and see no results... I don't know anymore, it's been three long crazy years! Much health to everyone and God bless...

medstudent2012

Oct 02, 2012

To: everyone on the site

Hi everyone,
I have a unique perspective of all of this palpitation business. I'm actually studying to be a D.O at the moment. I started to get these palps about a year ago after I suffered an intense headache one day that happened accutely. Scared me to death, thought I was having a stroke. Since then and attending med school, I have thought at one point or another as having every disease in the PDR. I did a little bit of homework for my case of palps, and found out that it has to do with my diet. I kept a food log and found that meals with high sugar, high carbs, triggered my palps. They always go away after a couple of hours. The more I thought about them, the more intense or frequent they became. Fear is a great motivator. Not just in others but in your own mind as well. You should always present any and all symptoms to your doctor and he may recomend test to rule out anything serious. After that, have comfort knowing that you are fine, your heart is fine. Do some investigative work on your own to find out what triggers your palps. Keep a journal daily of everything you eat and everything you do. It may just surprise you that a patern may be seen in time as to what triggers you palpitations. I'm not a physician yet, i'm still in school learning but I did find out what causes my palps and have been able to manage them for almost a year now. 1 out of 7 cases of palps remain a mystery to you and the doctors. Don't give up and live in fear or misery. Don't like what your doctor is telling you, well, go find another one; Doctors are not omnipotent, some may have more experience and knowlege in a particular area of medicine. I'm sorry for rambling, hope this helps and good health to you all!!

Wasabijim

Oct 07, 2012

I had a bout of aftrial Fribulation 2 months ago. Now I'm having the heart skip a beat every couple of minutes. I can physically feel it stop for a beat then keep going like normal. So scary. I went to the ER the other night and by the time they had me all hooked up they had stopped. They kept me for a couple hours and said that it is a common thing. I will be fine then they come on and it makes me start to panic. It's really hard not to start freaking out. I just wish they would go away. =(

crnbrrygrl

Oct 08, 2012

To: everyone

After reading these comments, I have to say, I am relieved to not feel so alone. I first had a PVC two and a half years ago. After going to the ER and seeing my GP, I wore a halter monitor. It recorded a couple of PVCs, but all my tests came back normal (halter monitor, blood tests, EKG, etc.). So after researching online, the common theme of calcium, magnesium and potassium supplements came up. I took them and after six months felt great without a missed beat. But now it's back. I went to the ER for severe chest pain four months ago and found out I had low potassium. Then I had low iron. Then I had costochondritus. Then it was Acid Reflux. It's like they couldn't' decide why I was having chest pains. And then the PVCs started again. This time they're worse even though I've been taking prescribed potassium and iron. I can't exercise without feeling like I'm going to have a heart attack; the pain in my chest and left arm is too much sometimes, I have to take pain medication. I also have severe food allergies so I'm very focused on eating healthy since I have to know what's going into my body. I don't know what else to do. I've decided to go down the list of specialties: GP again, then Endocronolgist, then Cardiologist then Nathuropath then who knows...I've never slept well-even worse now-and I did have anxiety 12 years ago, but there's nothing logically explaining this now. I don't know what to do. I'm afraid to sleep at night. I don't drink alcohol, don't do drugs, don't do/can't anything anymore without pain. It physically hurts in my chest to walk more than five blocks. I feel like an invalid and I'm only 29.

Jlynn420

Oct 08, 2012

To: trojan202

I have been having skipped beats last night for the first time, when I went to lay down to do my chakra clearing I have alot of aniexty and starting counseling tommorrow. I have had tingling/numbing sensation all throughout my body,feeling like i was going to faint , I was gestational diabetic in my pregnancy which i am now 3 month post partum and thought maybe it was my sugar and it wasn't my sugar would be 91 to 100 when i would go through these episodes. It would just come out of no where and it all started happening really bad after i had the baby, I've had the panic/aniexty all my life but not as bad as I have it now.. and when i was with the baby today i had one skip. and it scared me thinking is their something wrong with my heart and my biggest fear and is not staying alive to see my son grow up into a man. . . . Also for a couple days at a time i will get weak in the chest and not be able to pick up anything. . . & I am continiously nervous, I am on celexa and kolonopin, but waiting to see a pyshciatrist to maybe get my medication changed . Good luck to you .. I know its so terrifying going through this.. but I've learnt that faith conquers fear..

Sweetcj

Oct 11, 2012

My heart started skipping beats after some stressful events. The more I panicked, the more skipped beats I would get. I went to the doctor and got the ekg and blood tests and they said I was fine and that it was anxiety and to stop caffeine, avoid stress and to take Ativan for a little while. I prayed to God for an answer because even though the doctors said I was fine, I didn't feel fine! They said to not be anxious, but the skipped beats made me anxious. My grandmother told me that magnesium and potassium would help. I looked it up online and sure enough they are known to help heart palpitations / skipped beats. So even though I take vitamins every day, I increased the magnesium and potassium. I also got tired of worrying about it and was just like "f*** it ! So now I am free of those awful skipping beats thank God! Hope this helps!

samhayward

Oct 11, 2012

To: Sweetcj

man iv been good for about a year i had them real bad but now there back as bad as ever. and i just had a big one about 10 min ago i allways think im going to die it dose make me want to just give up and cry

worried_27

Oct 11, 2012

To: Jlynn420

Indeed, it does.I don't what cause it exactly but for the pass three years I've been having anxiety and panic attack too, i don't get weak but more than once my breath literally stop for a mini second or so. Sometimes when it happens and its not so bad, I think about something the makes me happy and it helps, sorry I don't have any medical advise but I hope you figure it soon.

kaiser55

Oct 12, 2012

To: rayk5

I suggest you should get a thyroid function Blood test , maybe it is the Thyroid problem

margo56

Oct 15, 2012

To: rayk5

Hi, my father died at 41 due to heart issues same as yours. I'm 56 and I feel grateful that I'm still alive. I had a blockage and I had a four stents inserted slightly over a year ago. Recently I started having the strange sensations and I don't know if this is a skipped beat or something else. It feels like my heart stopped and everything is closing on me, kind of like a camera shutter. I usually try to breath fast quickly, move my head around and it goes away but It scares me so much. It is totally different feeling than fainting or dizziness.

johnu56

Oct 20, 2012

To: Everybody

Wow, I can't believe what I am reading. How can so many people from so many different areas and age brackets describe the same symptoms, myself included? It's scary. The only thing that most of these folks have no control of is the air that they breath and the water that they drink, be it bottled or tap. Could these be a factor?. I to have had a lot of missed beats lately witch have left me very frightened. I have found that for myself, taking just one regular aspirin tablet gave me almost instant relief, then one about every six hours. I will research more and I will be back!! Hope this helps somebody..

PaulMac37

Oct 20, 2012

Hi great to find a relevant forum, as Im writing this I've had the worst day ever with very scary and odd heart skipping beats. Ive suffered with panic attacks and anxiety for just over 3 years now. They all started just as I was in the middle of my degree which was stressful enough with having to move back into my mums house at the age of 34. All this came at a time when my dad was really ill and then passed away that year with dementia.

I have been really struggling with the panic attacks and anxiety again this year since about March after feeling i had a real handle on them for over 18months(and doing normal things again going on holiday and being in regular social situations clubs,pubs ect) now I feel i have fallen back into the vicious circle of staying in and avoiding all social situations which is making me really unhappy. Im a DJ/Producer so social gatherings used to be really important to getting my music heard.

This afternoon was a fairly normal day i was all set for a nice relaxing day of football on the tv, so I got up to get a shower and then my heart starting skipping really bad this carried until about 8pm today, i even got the point of ringing the NHS direct and was on my way to A&E but refused to pay a crazy amount of money in a taxi. I felt awful and really thought I was going pass out or just basically drop dead no looking back im really embarrassed that i totally freaked out and lost control but they where so frequent it really scared the life out of me. Now all i have on my mind is, is this going to happen to me again it was the worst experience Ive had so far even my first panic attack wasn't as scary as that, can anymore please give me some advice on how to pull myself back out of this slump.

JMM82

Oct 22, 2012

I'm new to the forum, 48 year old male and have been having palpitations for the past 8-10 years or so. I suffer from generalized anxiety. I've been doing research on the subject and recently bought potassium tablets. I've been taking magnesium pills for about the past 4 years.

I do not smoke. I drink alcohol very little now, especially after a very bad attack of palpitations occurred back in March of this year after only drinking 1-1/2 beers, which never happened to me before.

Last night I had a bad attack of palpitations right before I went to bed. So I went to bed, but these were very strong and I couldn't get to sleep. I tossed and turned and finally had to get up about 20 or so minutes later, unable to sleep. I took 2 potassium pills, prayed awhile and finally the palpitations died down and I was able to go back to bed, about an hour after I had gotten up. I've had some weak palpitations today, but not nearly as many as I was having yesterday. But I fear their return.

I was taking magnesium pills almost on a daily basis but over the past 4 or 5 weeks it seems as though the palpitations continue to occur, so I'm not sure if the magnesium has lost its effectiveness or what. The potassium pills, so far, seem to help better.

What I don't understand is WHY are some palpitations very strong and others feel weaker? These stronger ones, like I had last night, really scare me. I've read past comments on here about ignoring them but that's easier said than done. And I've definately noticed that they keep coming if I have an "attack" of them and the anxiety builds up.

I have not been to the doctor, as I have had no symptoms whatsoever. I have trypanaphobia, which is a phobia to hypodermic needles, and it's bad! I avoid going to the doctor to get shots, and I know this is not good. But if you have no fear of needles or don't like them, admit they hurt a little but get shots, blood tests, etc., anyway, you're lucky that you're not cursed with this phobia. So this is what stops me from going to the doctor to get these palpitations checked out.

Anyway, these are not fun to have. Like many of you, when they're not occurring it's a good day. But the second that they return and I have a few in a row, it's the anxiety that hits me and the seem to continue to occur.

JMM82

Oct 22, 2012

To: johnu56

Thanks for the aspirin suggestion. I will have to try it.

JMM82

Oct 22, 2012

I forgot to mention, and this is a little embarassing, but the other thing that seemed to bring an end to my palpitations attack last night was a bowel movement. What is the correlation between the two?

pedro603

Oct 23, 2012

To: sad3636

just try to relax my friend 80% of the pain in your body is done by your head, sometimes there is no pain but becasue ur brain thinks about it then it comes to u. just try yo relax and start ur life up slowly. talk to ur doc for treatment.

KelStan

Oct 24, 2012

I've suffered with racing heart/skipped heart beats for 34 years. I had a heart ablation procedure approximately 4 years ago. It was a life-changing event for me. I had been stifled in most activities but now I feel FREE!!! I had to beg the doctor to do it and finally he agreed. I'm so thankful! However, I am now starting to get a whole lot of days with the "skipped" beats. They are constant, annoying, and scary. But, the heart racing with tremendous force with each beat is still gone (yay!). Maybe someday I will get ablation again. It is extremely expensive for it is surgery so I'll probably have to endure the pesty problem for now.

burti4

Oct 29, 2012

To: kzf3m8

This is an old thread, but if you take an antibiotic , even if you do need a root canal the infection will go away temporarily. You can have the dentist do a vitality test to see if the nerve is dead and causing infection. I have 12 years as a dental assistant, this is what I would recommend.

Groomster

Nov 03, 2012

To: triish

Similar symptoms. It's a long shot but have your Dr. look at your EKG for Wolfe-Parkison's White Syndrome

hearthorse

Nov 08, 2012

To: Sweetcj

Wow. Tried the potassium and it worked !! Thanks.

larsady

Nov 09, 2012

I too have skipped heartbeats and have went to the er. I was told I was fine. I worried because im a severe type 1 diabetic and I know the disease effects all my vital organs. Just relax. Try not to panic

PaulMac37

Nov 11, 2012

To: pedro603

Pedro i 100% agree i get a lot bad indigestion which seems to cause a lot of skipped heart beats fast and slow, i never know when Im eating the right or wrong foods though.

PaulMac37

Nov 11, 2012

My skipped beats seem to start with a bizarre little feeling in the throat then it starts it freaks me out big time, Im just starting to face up to it a little better the last few weeks, but its turned my life upside down(as if the panic attacks and anxiety wasn't enough) Im off to doctors 2mor I've had quite enough of it need a full check up to see if im ok and its just caused by my anxiety issues.

palpprincess333

Nov 18, 2012

To: sad3636

same exact thing for me. started 6 weeks ago in an exercise class. my whole life has changed. all the cardio tests are normal. went to TWO cardio docs same opinion from both. this is "harmless". it is "anxiety". take your Xanax like a good girl (it does work most of the time). but again, with every exertion, even getting up in the morning, the palps are back. i get them high in my chest and feel them in my throat. they do show on all the machines they tested me with. i'm completely changed and depressed and can no longer exercise. i walk my dogs (slow) - that's it. sometimes i can't even do that if the palps are very strong.
very very upset. you are NOT ALONE.

sparkone

Nov 27, 2012

To: Gagairl

I am 65 years old I am in good health--hike often and have been tested more times than I like for this feeling---has been with me since Vietnam---there are days that the feeling comes and goes--then there are months that everything is fine---then it comes again---It is frustrating because when you tell a Dr they look at you as if you have two heads---when I am having these episodes I to feel scared and depression is trying to work its way in--I just keep moving and say its something that I and a lot of other people have and Hope for the best----Blessings to you and yours

playerofgames

Nov 28, 2012

To: star1000

I also have palps and irregular heartbeats -- I'm 75 now and just had a Holter monitor test done -- with skipped beats, etc. Cardiologist is probably going to prescribe more drugs (that I don't want to take!) Make me dizzy, and likely break out in hives. tsk tsk No answer, it seems -- depressing.

playerofgames

Nov 28, 2012

To: p_eter_d

For the last 15 years, somehow -- my "episodes" have never been captured while they are happening on EKG or any other kind of monitor. Crazy!

delithn

Nov 29, 2012

To: Gagairl

I have had these missed heartbeats since i was 28 years old, they have plagued me all my life,i am now 65 years old. I have had all the heart tests and they have all come back ok. You are right in saying they make you depressed! i have good days too and days when they are constant especially at night when i can hear them. I am an active person and have held down good jobs because i did not want it to restrict my life, i think some of us are prone to this and have to live with it! i ask people if they are aware of their heartbeat and they say no, i actually feel envious! My son who has a high flying job has the same problem, my 2 girls are fine. It is no use saying you will be ok because i know what it is like!

sparkone

Nov 29, 2012

To: star1000

Please let me know what you are taking and I might give it a try----I have had skips beats for over 40 years and yes when they do happen it still freaks me out but not to the point of rushing to the Hospital

lacrant

Dec 02, 2012

To: Gagairl

I'm 38 and have had them here and there through my life,like, one a year. Recently (past 3 mo.) I started having them daily hourly minutely. It *****. I hear you about depression and happy go lucky out the door when these this happen. I tried taking mag and alfalfa and fish oil and laxatives but nothing really works. It's like its all in the head. I'll be one minute laughing and get one then I'm all serious faced and thats all I think about. I just ate like 3 pieces of pizza and got them every other minute for 10 minutes but it was a good day. Took my son to the beach and was playing then got one, but I said screw it, I'm having fun damnit. I just read your thread and I wanted to let you know I'm going through this too. Good luck to you. Also I'm an anxious guy and I think it is all in our heads and stress. Peace

mrcoop

Dec 03, 2012

I get them in the thousands a day...been going on for three years...some days it close to 20k a day. Dr's don't seem to care.

sneha670

Dec 17, 2012

To: sparkone

pl consult a psychiatrist- believe me -mine got cured - i was suffering more than 10 years.

sneha670

Dec 17, 2012

To: JMM82

go to a psychiatrist

biggerkingk

Dec 18, 2012

To: All

I am 30 been having them since I was 13 off and on. It was only 4 years ago since I had them everyday like people been saying up to 200 a day and several a min. I have been to the doc like you all and told the same thing,but its a mental i also have anxiety and my palpation stared everyday since the day my wife went into labor with my first kid.So I kinda put two and two together. I also don't eat healthy I am not over weight I don't to caffeine and stopped smoking still get them. Its only when I sit down for the day and drink a beer and start relaxing and not think about crap is when they seem to go away. I am not saying get drunk but it just goes to show that its all in your head and its just how your body deals with anxiety. Its hard at times not to freak out I still do just find the trigger on whats setting you off and try to relax. eating healthy does help along with vitamin,I don't eat healthy all the time just not me. Also I have read and doc has told me If you have them allot the long term affects can cause a stroke so I take a half of a 81 mg baby aspirin a day with the vitamin why a half you say well a man once said " It's worth a Google."

skailyn

Dec 22, 2012

Well.. I get a sudden faint feeling and a lose of breath when my heart skips or takes an extra beat.. its been freaking me out since I was 19 and I'm 36 now, I hate it. Does anybody else feel faint when it happens to them?

mrcoop

Dec 22, 2012

To: skailyn

sometimes when it skips...a feeling of breathlessness. I average 10 a minute and luckily I don't always get that breathless feeling with every skip. I hatem and I don't have anxiety issues...like others do...I just hatem! I had a 6 month reprieve from them but started again in august and haven't let up. I wish a dr suffered from these things like I do so they understand the feeling of the flip flop constantly evey 10 seconds. I use to be an athelete and did everything from surfing to skiing and was very active...not since these stupid things...exercise makes them worse.

speedracer305

Dec 24, 2012

To: amberhelp

I have had irregular heart beats since about eight years of age.  I grew up on junk foods as most of America and my experience has been that the bad food and drinking coffee as a kid led to my having daily palpitations.  I love coffee. Like I said, I grew up on the stuff;  After years of suffering from regular palpitations, panic attacks, freak out attacks to the point where I would dread walking at all, I had to do something about it.  Went to the ER many times.  Cardiologists say i'm normal.  Stress tests, normal.  I first STOPPED DRINKING COFFEE at the age of about fourteen.  My symptoms stopped within a week.  I guess years of drinking coffee are cumulative?   Years passed, I started drinking coffee again, no symptoms for months.  Then, out of the blue, all the symptoms came back.  Thinking back, they slowly started back then came back to full freak out panic attacks, heart skips, etc.  I managed to live with the skips til I had a huge one that scared the *&)(*)&&^%*! out of me; went to the ER, again, normal tests.  I quit cold turkey on the coffee again.  Felt great!   I haven't had coffee since.  QUIT COFFEE!  It seems even the decaff brings it on; don't know why----must still have  caffeine in it somewhere.

Time passed and I noticed after drinking wine I would get an immediate set of heart flips, but not all the time.  I also noticed large amounts of chocolate also contribute to the episodes.  Now, I know it seems like everything pleasurable seems to stimulate the flips but, I'm writing about my experiences of thirty years of living with this issue and writing exactly what I feel has been the cause which seem like a cause/effect to me.

I hope this helps you.  I don't know if you drink coffee, smoke, eat lots of chocolate, etc. but that's what affects me.  Oh, by the way, only wine has that affect on me.  I can drink huge amount of Scotch, rum, etc. and have no skips!  That's the good news!

deedee1210

Jan 07, 2013

To: star1000

the metroprol is that generic for toprol? my hair has been falling out also have anxiety and heart constantly skipping a beat for 3 months now. cardologist says nothing to worry about yet I saw him write on a paper atrial fib but he never mentioned a word to me about it and said I would be fine.
Waiting results from the halter moniter. I cannot sleep right for the same reason fear of not waking up, I began these constant palps after my grandmom passed, Anxiety? Atrial Fib? Just do not know......

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mitcho1215

Jan 11, 2013

I have problems with skipped beats intermittently. For the past week they have been bad and consistent. I went and got a great massage and lo and behold they stopped. I went to my chiropractor after the massage and mentioned it to her. She said that the palpitations could have been caused by a misaligned neck or spine pressing on a nerve. Just a thought to all of you.

GGL288

Jan 17, 2013

To: sad3636

You mind can take control of your heart beats if you keep on thinking about it. The more you thinking about the heart beat skip, the more it will happen. I found the best method is try to think something else with your mind when the heart beat skipping occurs. Or try the slow, long breathing excise at the same time to think about those past pleasant events in your life time --- get you mind out of thinking about the heart beats. That worked many times with me.

I remember many years ago I saw a documentary in TV, when the old American Indian chief wants to die, he went up to the mountain, found a quiet place and use his mind to control his heart beat to stop. Once his started, even the doctor couldn't do anything to restart his heart beat. That was how the chief die.

Remember your mind can control very part of your body. use it wisely.

GGL

lam101

Jan 29, 2013

When my first started, about 10 years ago, the doctor asked me if I drank coffee. I told him a drank two cups a day - always have. All my other drink choices are caffeine free, when available. So, I switched to decaf coffee for a year or two and they cut back so much that I hardly noticed them. Now, I'm back on regular coffee again and have been for awhile, and they're back. I understand that alchohol also triggers them. I have a drink every night before I go to bed, and it really acts up then. I've been to the doctor and know that they're harmless, so I really don't worry about it much anymore. If it bugs me enough, I'll cut back on the caffeine and alcohol.

DeaconJim2009

Feb 06, 2013

I began experiencing A-Fib about 7 years ago. Along with the A-Fib, I was also experiencing frequent and prolonged PVC's. I went to a local cardiologist and went through ALL of the tests. Of course, my heart was in great shape and was told that my problems could be controlled with medication. I do not remember what he gave me at the time, but its effectivness was short lived and I began experiencing both again. Not feeling confident with the Dr.'s treatment, I went to the Cleveland Clinic for an evaluation. I was seen by the cardiology department and showed them the results of my recent tests. They agreed that my heart was healthy, but that the rhythm issues needed to be addressed. They referred me to their Electrophysiology department. After a week wearing a holter monitor, they felt the A-Fib to be the most serious problem and scheduled an ablation. The ablation worked and the A-Fib ended. However, the frequent PVC's remained. At my next follow-up visit they confirmed that the PVC's were an issue and scheduled an ablation for this as well six months later. The PVC's were to the point to where my heart would "skip" a beat every 2 beats. This would last some times for over an hour and I would become light headed and have difficulty breathing. I am a teacher and to have this happen during the school day was debilitating, I couldn't just think "happy" thoughts and have it go away while being responsible for teaching science to a group of 30 children. The doctors in the electrophysiology department agreed that it was debilitating enough to do the ablation. That was 5 years ago and until last Monday, I hadn't had even a "bump". Last Monday after watching my son's basketball game I began to feel that familiar skipping and flopping that I had felt before. Upon taking my pulse, I noticed that it was skipping every 7 to 10 beats. I didn't think much of it and tried to ignore it, which I could never do anyway. When it got to the point of skipping every 3 beats for over an hour I went to the hospital. I told them what it was in the ER, but the "cardiologists", as always, treated it as a cardiac event and admitted me and began all the tests. After two days of this, it was still flopping in my chest. Luckily, a young cardiologist reviewed my chart and had a member of the new electrophysiology department at the hospital consult on the case. He agreed with everything I had told him and began administering metoprolol. Next morning, normal rhythm and discharged home. Been good since. Just hoping that the affect of the medicine lasts longer than a month, but if it doesn't, another ablation would not be out of the question, especially since we now have our own electrophysiology department.

willbenz

Feb 23, 2013

To: Gagairl

Hi Gagairl
I totaly understand what you are going through as I have been suffering from very similar heart beats, which are described as "ectopic beats". These are very common and can be made worse by thinking or worrying about them. My job and all my jobs over the last 25 years have been very stressfull and I put it down to this fact. My doctor has told me there is nothing to worry about and I believe him but at the moment they have gotten worse, betta-blockers don't seem to help, but I have an appointment with the cardiology, who I am pretty confident will tell me every thing is OK. You must believe these people as they deal with hundreds of cases which are the same. One thing I would say though is make sure you have your heart checked every so often, perhaps check your blood pressure yourself, to reasure yourself. The worry of ectopic beats can, in some cases cause issues the same as stress level increase. You need to try and think positive, I know it's hard, very hard at times, but you may make your condition worse. Relax with you son, he will be grown up soon, believe me, sooner than you think, so make the most of these years.

whsrocknroll

Feb 23, 2013

To: sad3636

Ask your cardiologist about an Ablation. They work!

seanafib42

Mar 05, 2013

To: sandyboo

Okay - 42 year old male with PVC's and 3 episodes of atril fibrillation that required cardiac conversion in the past 15 years. No major a-fib episodes for over 8 years, but still had annoying and alarming skipped beats from time to time. It seems that when they did come, they would stay for weeks. It would be the worst when lying down to sleep. No one, except people who experience these, knows how lame they really are. It is a massive quality of life issue. Anyway, thanks to you and others on this site, I began taking ubiquinol and magnesium. The relief was nearly immediate. No PVCs whatsoever in the past 3 weeks. Unreal. I can't believe my cariologist never suggested this. This has made the biggest improvement in the quality of my life ever. I hope that others out there suffering from PVCs will give ubiquinol and magnesium a try.

kimberly24540

Mar 09, 2013

I'm not sure what I get but it feels like a skipped beat then followed by a hard one and it's scary. I have been to Dr done the holter monitor echo ekg and many blood tests and Dr says nothing is wrong. I have noticed mine usually happens the worst if I get up before 11am. I hate them. I have went to Er several times and they hook me up to a pile of wires and leave me there and then come and say nothing is wrong and send me home. I do have a fast heart beat after I eat. Dr put me on metoporol but it still happens sometimes..some days I have good day and some days I have such high anxiety. I just hope we can live with this and our heart not stop.

hearthorse

Mar 15, 2013

Finally went to have my almost all the time skipping beat checked due to family concerns. ECG showed PAC's, blood work normal, halter no abnormal rhythm, all OK, bp 112/62 I estimate I must get at least 14000 a day. Docs not worried, no followup. Now I have been told if one is getting PVC's then that can be a problem in throwing a clot. So my advice to all is to get checked to see if you are a PACer or a PVCer or have another issue. I can live with the skips, have for the last 35 years and can swim for 3 miles and do whatever I want with no issues. So relax if you get them and doc says you are ok, sometimes what you think is abnormal really is not a problem.

SarahP1976

Mar 21, 2013

To: all

I've had this problem for a while now. just over a year ago i woke up in the middle of the night and my heart was racing at about nearly 200 beats a minute. i wasn't stressed or hadn't drunk anything the night before. the fear was overwhelming. i was visiting my mum at the time. i ran up to her bedroom and i was feeling like i was going to faint. i told her about it and she rang the doc. i had to wait for them to ring back. when they did he said to go to a&e dept. mum drove me and i was given an ecg. it was normal but i was told that i had suffered an SVT. i was told to give up caffeine which i have till now apart from the odd diet dr pepper and vk's which also have caffeine in. i had another episode when i had been off the caffeine for a while and i was sitting watching tv and felt relaxed when my heart for no reason went up to 200 beats a min. the paramedics came out and did an ecg and eventually my heart calmed down but they had an ambulance with them just in case. i thought that this was the end of my life. they said i had an extra beat on every fourth beat. since then i have had a heart monitor fitted for about 5 days. the results were normal and it just said i had occasional ectopics. some days its ok and i have no problems but other days i just feel my heart all the time. i feel like i'm going insane. its also nice to know i'm not alone.

hope2010475

Mar 26, 2013

To: kimberly24540

I just found this site by accident but what a blessing in disguise.... and kim thank you for sharing I can relate to what you are experiencing, I have the same thing and it frightens the hell out of me, I had one yesterday while I was making myself a cup of tea and suddenly felt a my heart skipped a beat followed by a hard and strong one it was quite scary... I suffered from panic attacks really bad in the past, been to ER, done all the heart test, seeing different cardiologists no heart disease was told it's normal and due to panic attacks... panic attacks now are gone thank god but I still have all the missed beats etc... and sometimes heart palpitations...I know stress contributes a lot to it but I feel that something is not quite right... so to all of us and to you kim hang in there and I am so glad to know I am not alone.

arrythmia1959

Mar 31, 2013

To: everyone with arrythmias

Ectopic (extra) beats are usually caused by excess salt intake, at least for me anyway. The 5 thinks that regulate and strengthen a poor electro-cardio output along the electrical firing pathways is Sleep (mainly growth hormone), Water or proper hydration 5 full minutes before exercising or exerting one self (Generally 9-10 oz. is enough to start) Salt or sodium, magnesium, calcium, and potassium. Our body hoards potassium so that's rarely low, We are are always severely low on magnesium, calcium from our bones, from milk, and supplements, keep us adequate, although you should have at least 6 oz. of milk a day or a small supplement, Salt has to be regulated to keep blood pressure down. So, here is what I do and it works. In the beginning, I took chelated magnesium 600 milligrams a day for 2 months then backed off to 400 per day from then on. (be sure you have good kidney here or you'll have real trouble) I increased my sleep to a minimum of 8 hours to sometimes 11 hours a day and even naps during the day. I kept my salt intake low during day and ate something small and salty before bed (one handful of potato chips. Why? Because salt is what produces hydrochloric acid and you stomach is the battery that the heart uses, so some salt before bedtime, helped me to sleep through the night ( I was waking up 6 times a night),
I also sleep on my side which interrupted my sleep apnea which almost everyone has some of, in certain positions. The water helps the blood cells carry more oxygen and also helps the transport of minerals and oxygen into the muscle cells (the Heart) during exercise to avoid skipped or half beats which can lead to atrial fibrillation if you push too hard. The heart has to have the correct amount of potassium, magnesium, calcium, and sodium (salt) to have a strong, reliable electrical pathway during your heart beats. Sleep (human growth hormone) makes the heart repair well, eradicates stress in the heart muscle so that it is not easily excited leading to improper firing. To get extra sleep when you wake up immediately turn over and go back to sleep by never opening your eyes and never seeing the light and keep your mind dead or lightly daydream about nothing, don't think!!! So, in conclusion: Magnesium (chelated) 2 to 3 times a day with each meal, Milk and Calcium with vitamin D supplement, an occasional banana should be ok, very small amount of salty snack before bed should keep heart beat more solid during sleep, sleep on your side always, (sleep apnea), drink water before exercise and one hour and 1/2 before bed, sleep at least 8 hours or more consistently from here on out. Everytime you have dream sleep, some growth hormone is released, that's why after 9 or 10 hours of sleep you'll get a mild to moderate head ache. This all didn't eliminate my arrhythmias but did reduce them alot so I could live with their occasional presence now. At one time they were horrible and I thought I might die in my sleep, because my arrhythmias acted up when my heart was beating slow and when beating really fast, at both ends of my range. Now, I am able to exercise and sustain up to 125 beats a minute, without the half beats that made me have to stop. Through exercise I've brought my "standing" heart rate from 94 bpm to 78 bpm and my resting evening heart rate from 72 bpm to 63 bpm. So my injection fraction has gone up and my heart is pushing out more blood per beat and my muscles are recovering quicker and so am I, from exercise giving me more room on my upper register for more extreme physical work, like hunting, my passion in life. Try this it will help most of you, some dramatically!
P. S. remember, evolution has created a human body that atrophies every 3rd day without severe exercise, meaning 20 minutes of exercise (large muscle groups legs and core) at a sustain rate of 120 to 140 BPM, depending on your age. And, what I've learned: if you want increase muscle mass, endurance, strength or cardiovascular increase, any of these, you have to work out 20 minutes, twice per day, because once per day will only help you maintain your current state, but twice a day and you see gains right away and continue to see them.

ansgran

Apr 02, 2013

To: To everyone

I'm glad I found this sight and glad to know I'm not alone. I've been having skipped beats for years. In march of 2007 I was in the hospital following a heart attack. The nurse was checking my vitals when my heart skipped some beats. She asked if I felt that and I said yes and that was all that was said about it. Since she didn't make a big deal out of it I didn't either. They had me on a heart monitor the whole time and nothing was ever said about it by the doctors or nurses. It isn't fun having them, but I have learned to live with them even though they do bother me.

sabinarwga

Apr 03, 2013

To: rayk5

get a b-12 test immediately

heavenwardbound

Apr 04, 2013

To: all of you

Have any of you tried Co-enzymeQ10?
My sister had heart fibrillation for years. Ubiquital (CoQ10) has totally taken them away. A friend of mine had a tooth removed which broke in the process allowing mercury from the amalgam to get into her system. She was rushed to emergency because her heart beat went up dramatically.
She was repeatedly taken to Emerg. for treatment, given every test available and two different drugs without it helping. She then went on CoQ10 (Ubiquital) and no more Emergency!!! After having lost 15 lbs in the process (she was slim to start with) and being in bed most of the time, she is recovering and doing well.

makariaaria

Apr 21, 2013

Is there a group anywhere to help all us sufferers, i have had my skipped beats since i was 19 i am now 59, to live with this condition is depressing, it takes over your life, you try not to think about it but when you have your heart jummping in your chest it's hard to ignore it, i have been to many councilors as mine are related to anxiety so my dr tells me, even though i am not worrying i still get them, for years i have been taking dr Bach's rescue remedy,they help a little but dont stop the skipped beats, i wish i would wake up one morning and feel normal again, i have had them that long i wouldn't know what normal was, god bless you all xxxx

samhayward

Apr 22, 2013

To: All

Hi I'm back agen . Iv been on here for years nows but my skips beats are back more then ever and I fill very weak and very sleepy n dizzy all the time. Is this stess as well

whsrocknroll

Apr 29, 2013

Had an ablation in 2002 because of re-occurring Afib. 1st 4 months after ablation I was actually worse but then everything settled down and I was fine till the end of 2012 when I landed back in the hospital with Afib. At 1st docs were talking pacemaker because my heart would go from 35 to 135 bpm but once I got out of the hospital, after about 3 - 4 weeks, things regulated to about 60 bpm. Needed to get all that medicine out of my system. Doc has since suggested stress and dehydration may have been the culprits. I feel fortunate and just pray I remain stable for as long as possible. Best of luck to all of my brethren o this site.

Walcy

May 12, 2013

Pls i nid a help

Walcy

May 12, 2013

Am 25...I v being having dix serious heavy n pounding heart rate beat...Fluctuating all ova my body..Both @d bck neck leg hands n stomach...Its also causing serious pain in my chest wit nausea numbness of both feet toes and hands...Making m xo very weak dizzy n tired n turning my eyes...Dix ix abt 2months of it nw...It jst started after i finish treating typhoid...Pls i rily nid a help anyone 2 help m...Evn if help 2 handle it traditionaly pls help m...Pls God bless u