PVC's Still Scare Me.

Hello~First, I want to wish each and everyone of you a very, Merry Christmas Holiday Season.

I am sorry I have not been posting too much, but, to be honest, I feel like a hypocrite. You see, I am great at telling ohters not to worry about their PVC's and such, but, when I have one, I almost die from fright.

I have been having some again lately, and they are scaring the heck out of me. They are no worse than before, but, they just take all my enjoyment out of life away. I am noticing them after I eat, and when I sit or lie down, and today, I was taking some neat pictures of all the snow in our yard (we have over a foot so far and still coming fast) and when I came inside, I had one. I was sitting here looking at the downloaded pics and thinking to myself, "Gee, I hope I do not have a heart flutter" and bingo, I had one.

I can sometimes tell if one is on the way, I get this "funny" feeling in my tummy, and shortly afterwards, there is the PVC. Sometimes, mine are single, what I mean by that is, my heart will beat normally, then, drop a beat, then continue to beat normally. Sometimes, I will beat normally, skp a beat, feel one or two beats, have a space, then a hard beat, and the heart goes back to normal. It is the hard beat and the sick to my tummy feeling that scares me. Of course, I get all anxious and get short-winded, that just goes with me when I am scared. I hate feeling like this and wish so much I could stop being afraid. I have had all the tests and they are fine, so, why can't I stop worrying?

Anyway, I just wanted to touch base with everyone. I pray that we all will have a wonderful, "flip-flop" free holiday and a new year free of the horrid things.

Hugs
Susie

[Brooke_38]

Hi Susie...

Tis the season I say...WIth all the stress that the holidays brings (some good some not so good) , I imagine that there will be alot of members posting here with PVC exacerbation:(

I'm sure that you've been through all the fun testing and been told that your PVC's are "benign" Am I correct in this assumption? If so, maybe a little meditation may help...

There was a fabulous reply to a post on December 6, made by Bon-Bon. The title was "Palps" her use of guided imagry left me feeling like I was actually there drinking hot cocoa and wearing fuzzy bunny slippers...If you have the time, read it and let me know what you think:)

[Mrs_Spock]

Susie,

My PVCs scare me too.  I know it's nothing more than annoyance but it's still scary knowing there is something going on that we have no real control over.  Brooke mentioned all the testing to be sure they are benign....is this just wearing a holter monitor.  That's really all I've had done so far.  My doctor told me that they were nothing more than PVCs and that it was "sinus".  So that's good ..right??  He said it's more of an annoyance.  When I switched from Cardizem back to Lopressor, I actually went 30 hours with no noticeable PVCs and then I got this head cold and sore throat and they started up again.  And I am NOT taking anything for the congestion.  I haven't used any of that for years.  I've always had these PVCs which were nothing more than occasional flutter for the past 10 years or so but in the past 6 weeks, they have been constant and sometimes really erratic.  It's not constant but when it happens, it's erractic sometimes very rapid or sometimes slow....there is no pattern.  When it does happen, it really takes the fun out of doing things or even simple tasks.  But I know things could always be worse.  I am blessed in so many ways.  So I am going to stop complaining and count those blessings and wish you all a very Merry Christmas.

Jeri

[Zachs]

Susie:

Our thoughts are with you! :) Thanks for the blessings. Merry Christmas to you & family as well.

I was actually suprised today that I didn't have lingering palpitations while working, and I've seemed to have more energy and stamina throughout the day.  I've been having episodes of PVC's for the past 6 months or so, with major panic attacks to join all the disappointing sensations these things can bring about.  I have taken drastic measures in treating myself better with diet, quitting nicotine, and caffeine.  My blood pressure has lowered almost 10 points, and even my wedding band is starting to fall off my ring finger now.  I guess I'll have to get it resized for christmas. :)  But I have felt a few PVC's this evening even thought I've felt really good today.  I haven't felt this good for a long while.  I think the good spirit of the day has put me in a good mood and a more un-depressed like state.  The PVCs really didn't bother me as much as they have.  But of course anxiety settles in and creeps its way in somehow, and..... sigh.. you know.  he feeling of dread and irrational thoughts.  They will pass this time, and I'm going to feel good again tomorrow!  

TTYS---Zach

[SassyLassie]

Thanks for your comments.

Yes, my PVC's are classified as "benign" by two doctors. I am thankful for that.

I read that beautiful post by Bon Bon, wow, she is really gifted. I felt like I was right there. It is a terrific post.

As far as stress, you bet I am. For one thing, about two weeks ago, I discovered that this lady I knew from church died. I mean, I had seen her about a month prior, she seemed the picture of health, then, I learn from a friend that she died, the doctors gave her 6 months to live as she had bone marrow cancer, well, three weeks later, she died. I mean I was stunned, I felt like someone had hit me in the stomach. We were not the best of friends,but, we sat together in church and e-mailed sometimes. I still can not believe it, since then, my PVC's have acted up more and I just feel like a cloud is over my head.

Second, Christmas is hard on me as it was mothers favorite time of year, so, I miss her even more during this time, she was the spirit of Christmas itself; it has been 3 years, but feels like yesterday at times.

Third, we are having tons of snow right now, almost two feet now, and when it gets like this, it is very difficult to get out of our garage, and the city snow plower plows it right in front of our driveway; well, this gives me claustrophobia, like, what if I had to get out fast and  couldn't, so, naturally anxiety sets in and I expect the worst, no fun. It is lovely though, and we are forecasted to have it for two more days and then another is scheduled for Monday.

I am generally a nervous person anyway, so, I am prone to anxiety and panic attacks anyway, I know these can bring on the PVC's big time.

Oh yes, I am also considering starting college this Spring, I will be taking the Medical Assistant program, 2 years. I love to help others, and I feel this is a good time to get back in the work field. I took a similar program many years ago, so, I am sure it has changed.

So, as you can see, my anxiety is a wee bit high, LOL. Oh well, this too shall pass.

God bless you all and thanks again for your replies.

Susie

[Bon-Bon]

Congratulations Susie for considering the Medical Assitance program this Spring.  I am truly happy for you! You are going to be absolutly super at this!  Yes.  You are a people person.  You like to help people and that is what you will do.  They will be blessed by you,  just as we are : )

Merry Christmas to you too and may your new year be filled with exceptional good health, peace, joy and prosperity.

[SassyLassie]

Thank you for the sweet comment and for the vote of confidence. I am looking forward to starting, I know I will find it very rewarding.

Hugs
Susie

[lagoya]

i think it is only fair to say that we all feel troubled if that is the right word when we have these heart eposides but i feel that most in here are confident and positive to approach these with the right attitude and remain focused on moving forward and accomplishing the things in our lives that remain important to us ,i feel at the end of the day ,that is where we will win and not let these beats surpress us ,,
be good to yourself  and throw a few snowballs


i hope u feel better soon and a flippy floppy free days ahead