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Hello and Thank you for answering my question. First I'll give you my history. I had SVT for 13 yrs and had an ablation done in 2000. Approx one yr before my ablation I started to feel flutting or skipped beats. After my ablation i have not had one svt moment since but still feel skipped beats. They seem to come on sometimes in my swimming pool, or when i take a deep breath. Anyway i had an all day episodes of these and went to my Doctor not my EP Doctor. I wore a halter which showed in an 18 hour period i had 15 pvc and 560 pac. Although iam greatful that they finally caught them on tape, i was wondering if i should be concerned about them. They have really stole my life away from me. They make me very scared even though my doc says they are not harmful but annoying. He talked about Beta blockers but i am very scared to go on any meds. Is they amout of pvc and pac enough to go on meds ? Are there any long term adverse side effects of beta blocker? I seem like i cant just ignore them like i wish i could. I guess i really dont believe that they are not harmful and need constant reasurance. I stay away from caffene and alcohol. Iam scared to exercise due to the fact that i hate when my heart gets elevated. I dont know if beta blockers is the answer to my fears or not. What do you think? Thank you so much for you time. Have a nice day.
Thank you everyone for your post of very kind words. Its almost like which one came first the chicken or the egg well for us its pvc or anxiety. Sometime i dont give a sh*t just let them go away. Well i hope all of you have a peaceful day today and everyday. Thank you again for letting me know, im not alone.
Hi S,
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Read about anxiety in the two books of Dr.Claire Weekes.
How to regognize it en how to treat it.
I suggest you go to the library or buy them at Amazon.com.
VERY HELPFUL these books. Not just me but more people here on the Forum read and talked about them.
Titles are: 'Self-help for your nerves' and 'Peace from nervous suffering'.
She's made some tapes for self-help too.
Good stuff.
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Don't fight your anxiety and other symptoms.
Fighting creates more stress.
Just try to accept them for now, and tell yourself calmly that you regognize the symptoms and that they don't scare you anymore. Then turn your attention away from yourself. Go do something physical like gardening, walking or arobics(yeah!) etc.
Do not lay down in bed or sit down and watch TV.
Breath slowly and in the belly.
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The way to do all that and more you can read in Dr. Weekes books.
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Go for it!! - *Ianna* -
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Read about anxiety in the two books of Dr.Claire Weekes.
How to regognize it en how to treat it.
I suggest you go to the library or buy them at Amazon.com.
VERY HELPFUL these books. Not just me but more people here on the Forum read and talked about them.
Titles are: 'Self-help for your nerves' and 'Peace from nervous suffering'.
She's made some tapes for self-help too.
Good stuff.
-
Don't fight your anxiety and other symptoms.
Fighting creates more stress.
Just try to accept them for now, and tell yourself calmly that you regognize the symptoms and that they don't scare you anymore. Then turn your attention away from yourself. Go do something physical like gardening, walking or arobics(yeah!) etc.
Do not lay down in bed or sit down and watch TV.
Breath slowly and in the belly.
-
The way to do all that and more you can read in Dr. Weekes books.
-
Go for it!! - *Ianna* -
I too have had anxiety for many years, and recently (april 25th) had a stent installed in my lca.
Of late I had had many more bouts with panic attacks and anxiety as many things have become uncertain in the job arena. The point and question is I have also felt more pinching pain in my chest of late and wondered if it is all connected.
Of late I had had many more bouts with panic attacks and anxiety as many things have become uncertain in the job arena. The point and question is I have also felt more pinching pain in my chest of late and wondered if it is all connected.
YES, anxiety has a lot to do with pac's/pvc's. I've had panic disorder all my life...started getting a lot of pac's about 8 years ago. Doctor and psychiatrist tell me to forget them (easier said than done). I, too, take xanax which helps a lot. I take my xanax at night, since one of the side effects is drowsiness, and seldom have to use it during the day, although if the panic gets really bad I take a half mg. I think a lot of us here have a "heart neurosis". I don't know how to get over the fear. I'm almost 58 and I get scared. But knowing that I'm not alone in this comforts me. Honestly, the pac's will NOT hurt you and they don't harm your heart...your issue is probably more anxiety than anything else. Hope this helps. Good luck!
Cyn123,
Thanks for the post.
I have talked with enough patients who have similiar concerns and symptoms, that I can empathize with your problem. One of our readers said it best when she stated that "slamming her finger in her card door each day wouldn't kill her either, but she sure wouldn't want to do it", obviously meaning that just because something doesn't kill us doesn't mean that it doesn't cause severe symptoms.
You have a decision to make. It is your decision alone, and none of us can make it for you. You need to decide if you are going to let these palpitations run (or ruin) your life. Your doctors, the readers, and I can empathize with you, offer suggestions for palliative treatment, and listen to your concerns, but at the end of the day, you decide whether or not these symptoms dictate what you can or cannot do.
Beta-blockers are helpful for the majority, but they can lead to fatigue and sluggishness in some. There are no long-term side-effects from the medicines. Other potential therapies include "alternative medicine" such as yoga, bio-feedback, Tai Chi, and stress management. Your doctor may or may not know about these forms of care.
Good luck.
Thanks for the post.
I have talked with enough patients who have similiar concerns and symptoms, that I can empathize with your problem. One of our readers said it best when she stated that "slamming her finger in her card door each day wouldn't kill her either, but she sure wouldn't want to do it", obviously meaning that just because something doesn't kill us doesn't mean that it doesn't cause severe symptoms.
You have a decision to make. It is your decision alone, and none of us can make it for you. You need to decide if you are going to let these palpitations run (or ruin) your life. Your doctors, the readers, and I can empathize with you, offer suggestions for palliative treatment, and listen to your concerns, but at the end of the day, you decide whether or not these symptoms dictate what you can or cannot do.
Beta-blockers are helpful for the majority, but they can lead to fatigue and sluggishness in some. There are no long-term side-effects from the medicines. Other potential therapies include "alternative medicine" such as yoga, bio-feedback, Tai Chi, and stress management. Your doctor may or may not know about these forms of care.
Good luck.
I'm almost 58 years old and have been on tenormin (beta blocker) for over ten years for rapid heartbeat. I'm on a low dosage, and the medicine slows my heart rate down to a comfortable beat. However, it hasn't done anything for my pvc's/pac's. I've had all kinds of tests done and thankfully they come back normal. When I worry about my heart, I get MORE pac's...you gotta get your mind on other things -- I speak from experience. So far the pvc's/pac's haven't harmed me in any way, so I just listen to my doctor and ignore them. Only time they trouble me is during panic attacks (I have panic disorder) and then I get positively obsessed about my heart. Anyone here with similar circumstances?
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