Scared and not feeling myself

Im a 30 year old female and have had irregular beats since I was 19 years old.I Have had 3 ablations and most of my problems were fixed in the procedures,but every now and then I have problems still and I just stay in bed until it passes.For the last week or so I've been having problems with getting a full nights rest and I seem to wake up all hours of the night and not able to fall asleep for hours at a time.A few days after this has started I started having the irregular beats more often.On Wednesday I had a really bad day with my heart jumping fast and having pvc's and pac's.Since then when I stand up I've been getting this weird sensation in my chest kinda feels like a flutter and it makes it harder for me to breath suddenly and I feel weak and faint.The flutter in my chest don't last long,but that weakness feeling and just an all over my body not myself feeling stays for about 10 minutes after this happens.It's extremely scarey and I'm not sure what to make of this.I take cartia in the am and toprol in the pm and this has helped alot thus far with most of my problems.When I'm getting this feeling I dont know if I should go to the ER or not.I've just been laying in bed scared to get up because I dont want to keep feeling that way.Does anyone get these type of sensations with their irregular beats?

[Brooke_38]

Hi Jana...

I'm sorry to hear that you're feeling scared. Was anything discovered when you had the event monitor back in January?

Your profile includes a history of LQTS, what is being done to treat this? Anytime you start experiencing syncopal(fainting) episodes related to a rhythm disurbance, it needs to be evaluated. Going to the emergency room, now that it's happening during the weekend, is probably the best choice. You could always call the answering service covering your cardiologist's practice to request a call from the Dr who's covering to see if an ER visit is warranted.

Please let us know how you make out:)

[jana125]

Well they tell me that the long LQTS only happens to me induced with meds.They found that in my ablation procedure so they tell me I'm ok with that.My event monitor showed pvc's and pac's and some small runs of vt,but they said it was nothing to worry about.What I've been feeling the last few days I never had before so I'm going to call the doctor monday morning and get in to see him.I've been smoking for a few years now and I'm wondering if this might be causing this problem all of a sudden.Whatever it is I know is very scarey.Thanks for the reply!

[jsuter69]

I too get the lovely PVC's ,PAC's and have SVT, so I understand where you are coming from, I've just spent the whole weekend practically in bed, because, I can be fine sometimes just waking up,feeling good, and if I'm standing to long,bending over, or if I'm minding my own business, the irregular heartbeats just start coming, it's extremely scary, and very depressing, especially when "they" tell you that you are okay, that's easy for them to say......I'll keep you in my prayers....I know how scary it can be;)

[jana125]

Thanks for the reply jsuter69!Yes it's very scary!I also get them standing to long and bending over.I get them laying on my sides to when I go to bed,But what I've been feeling the last week is not what I'm used to.I go see my heart doctor today and hopefully get some answers.I'm having a hard time sleeping at night from being so nervous and scared of the next time this will happen.Ill keep you posted and I hope your feeling better!

[Jerry_NJ]

Wishing you the best of results on your visit with your doctor today.

We all look forward to reading some satisfying news.

[jsuter69]

Hey Jana! Today was a okay day,had class and right in the middle of class, my heart started acting strange :(   Scared me once again but did get through class, yay! Since I last wrote, I was able to get another 30 day event monitor, so we'll see if they can "catch" one of my episodes.....
How did your doctors visit go today? Hope everything went well!
God Bless,
Julie