fearfactor,
I couldn't agree with you more. The racing heart and the PVC's acociated with panic are horrific and panic/anxiety would be so much more easier to deal with if they wern't part of the disease.
Thanks,
jha
Hi - I have PVCs during panic and anxiety, too. They suck and are SO scary to me. The heart symptoms are the worst part of panic, I think if I didn't have fast heart rates and PVCs during attacks they'd be much easier to handle!
Thanks for the comments Dr. and Armymom they really make me put things into perspective and I don't feel so alone.
Armymom,
I can't tell you how good it feels to here from you and other people that I've talked to through this other site www.panicsurvivor.com, this forum has people just like you and I who experience the same thing. Yes, they have PVC'S during panic attacks; it's normal. Took me a while to get it because when your having a Panic Attack it feels ten times worse than when your at rest. I have also had the sensation my heart skipping when I breath in deeply; it seems to happen when I'm laying down or that's when I noticed it. I have had that for years. I don't have Sinus Tachycardia normally only after a panic attack. I was on Paxil a couple of years ago and that is what I have went on recenlty again and it works. If they didn't have these medicines, I don't know how I would live life. So, when you do see your doctor ask him about Paxil, I've heard it's the best drug for Panic disorder and Anxiety. The thing you, me and everyone else that has this problem needs to know is that panic/anxiety has never killed anyone, so don't worry about that. I know it's hard especially when you have no medicine to balance your brain chemistry out. things start to really make sense then. As far as you being sensitive to medicine you have to remember that you have an anxiety disorder if your like me and tend to dwell on your health like I do, especially my heart every little thing that happens in my body I pay attention too. So what I'm trying to say is that it might be you and not so much the medicine. I hope this helps and you can relate. Thanks!
I have PVC's during panic attacks. I hate the darn things. I know what you are going through. I have constant sinus tachycardia that is very disturbing also. Do you ever get PVC's while taking a deep breath? I can't seem to find anyone that has this. I have an Echo which only showed Physiologic Mitral and Tricuspid Regurgitation and Trace Aortic Regurgitation which I have to do Antibiotic Propylaxis before Dental and Medical Procedures. I didn't really start having PVC's until I got pregnant over a year ago which excaberated them. I am just glad I am not alone on having PVC's and anxiety due to the heart. My first psychology appointment is February 17th...we will see what they do and say. Any suggestions on depression/anxiety medication as I am very sensitive to medication for some odd reason.
armymomof#1
Being out of breath going up stairs, and increased rate,is perfectly normal.so are extrasystoles, but check this with your cardiologist.
Preoccupation with health, and the relapse that occurs with mono, seems to be the right explanaiton for these new episodes, so do what you did before...get your medical information straight, and then get back your well grounded perspective.