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Re: Palpatations
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Re: Palpatations
by Lisa__0__0, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By Lisa on April 16, 1999 at 11:40:05
Hello, I am a 38 year old female, never had children. 3 years ago I started suffering with severe bouts of palpatations. I went to a cardiologist, who performed many test including: echocardiogram, ekg's, blood work, thyroid panel, chest x-rays, etc. The diagnosis was benign PVC's and PAC's (palpatations). I was put on the medication atenelol, I take 100mg in the morning and 50mg at night, I also take .05mg xanax nightly, or when palpatations are more frequently happening. Even with this medication, I am still experiencing the palpatations, and although I have been told they are not life threatening, they are certainly life disruptive. I have also taken a biofeedback program to try and learn how to relax myself during these episodes. My main concern is: could this be hormonally related or GI related, I notice they sometimes get worse durning PMS and sometimes after eating. Although, they can also come out of the blue with nothing triggering them. Are there no test, on glands etc, that could be done to pinpoint the cause of these? Are there any test that I should ask my cardiologist to perform? I really want to have these behind me, so I can go about my normal life routine again. I am going to move to Pennsylvania soon, and would also like recommendations on a good cardiologist in the Scranton area. And, also I would like to have a child in the next few years, but I am so afraid of what the palpatations will do during pregnancy. Thank you for any help and suggestions that can be offered. It is greatly appreciated. Please email me at ***@**** with any info also...thanks...Lisa
Hello, I am a 38 year old female, never had children. 3 years ago I started suffering with severe bouts of palpatations. I went to a cardiologist, who performed many test including: echocardiogram, ekg's, blood work, thyroid panel, chest x-rays, etc. The diagnosis was benign PVC's and PAC's (palpatations). I was put on the medication atenelol, I take 100mg in the morning and 50mg at night, I also take .05mg xanax nightly, or when palpatations are more frequently happening. Even with this medication, I am still experiencing the palpatations, and although I have been told they are not life threatening, they are certainly life disruptive. I have also taken a biofeedback program to try and learn how to relax myself during these episodes. My main concern is: could this be hormonally related or GI related, I notice they sometimes get worse durning PMS and sometimes after eating. Although, they can also come out of the blue with nothing triggering them. Are there no test, on glands etc, that could be done to pinpoint the cause of these? Are there any test that I should ask my cardiologist to perform? I really want to have these behind me, so I can go about my normal life routine again. I am going to move to Pennsylvania soon, and would also like recommendations on a good cardiologist in the Scranton area. And, also I would like to have a child in the next few years, but I am so afraid of what the palpatations will do during pregnancy. Thank you for any help and suggestions that can be offered. It is greatly appreciated. Please email me at ***@**** with any info also...thanks...Lisa
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Dear Lisa,
I understand completely about your fear over palpitations. I have the same thing going - PVCs, PATs, and PACs. I've had them most of my adult life (am 42 now)but they are more severe now. Just got through a whole bunch of tests: almost everything came out normal except my echocardiogram which discovered a very slightly enlarged left atrium and slightly high pressure in the left pulmonary artery (my doctors said this was nothing...?). Anyway, I'm being told that stress, anxiety, lack of sleep, and depression contribute in a great way to these irregular heartbeats. I also am being told that they are not life threatening. I am taking Atenolol and have a prescription for Xanax that I take only occasionally. The beta blocker has subdued the irregularities but I still get them. They are certainly disrupting my life! I hope the heart forum people can help you. It is reassuring to know that many people suffer from these symptons and go on to lead a long life. Good luck.
Doreen
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