Does anyone else feel this way? Please help!

[jpcox]

Hi guys,  I have been diagnosed with pac/pvc. I have them very frequent and when I do I feel awful. I feel major head pressure, weakness, my legs are shaky, slight dizziness, vision is blurry. Is this normal? Does anyone else feel this way? I have seen a cardiologist for the past 3 years, and have had a normal cardiac work up. I am at my wits end. I feel like I am dying! For the past 2 months I have lost 25lbs, and started working out. I am trying to live heart healthy, but feel awful, what should I do? Is this still harmless with all these symptoms? Also, since I have started working out my pulse is lower, around 68-75, is still ok if I have frequent pac/pvc? Every time I call my doc's  office they make me feel silly, like there is nothing more they can do for me. Help!!!!

[RNRita]

Yup, you're in the right place.  You're not crazy and you're certainly not alone.  I've had lots of the symptoms you get plus many, many more!  Some are so much fun, aren't they?  I also have the extra added attraction of having fibromyalgia and migraine associated vertigo....so I am in pain and dizzy a lot of the time, along with my floppy heart.  Good for you for exercising!  It is the best thing.  And, yes, doctors can make you feel silly.  I truly believe that sometimes (the ones with the good hearts) feel like if they act like they aren't taking you too seriously, you won't either.  They think that is helpful.  Some of them have good intentions.   Others can be idiots.  I am sure they get tons of people like us every day, though.  Also, I'm living with this for 31 years and am a nurse.  I run around like a nut every day and take care of other people.  I have yet to pass out, even though I feel like I will.....go figure.

[Uboat]

You've come to the right place. I've had everything you describe.

Spend the next few hours or more reading the many posts on this subject. When I'm at my wit's end with this torment, I come here and draw strength from people who are fellow sufferers of this and worse. You'll find folks who've had PACs, PVCs, Afib and more for decades and it hasn't killed them yet! The fact that you're able to workout normally is a good indicator that you are OK.

Are you on medication to suppress the symptoms? Sounds like an anti-anxiety med would help, too. If your docs office makes you feel "silly" find another doc. Hang in there.