This is my first post, I am so glad I found this site. I was formerly a nurse on a cardiac telemetry unit, so I understand a lot of what is going on. I had my first visit to the ER a few days ago and was surprised to see PVC's on the monitor. My EKG was normal (I just didn't have any while they got the EKG). Since then I notice my heart beat all the time, and I have more "extra" beats after eating. I was very physically active before, up to a few months ago. I have had my thyroid checked in the last few months (normal), and I cannot tolerate excercise or activity at this point. Normal resting heart rate is about 60-100. I have noticed that my resting has increased and is now around 80-90. Technically this is within normal limits, but it feels fast to me all the time. I feel it when I have extra beats. I don't think it's an anxiety attack. I had some panic attacks a few years ago and took paxil for a few months, and this feels nothing like that. I know stress and anxiety can make this worse. It has to do with hormone levels increasing under stress (norepinephrine, corticosteroids, adrenaline, etc). I have always been very active, I am only 29, and LIVING WITH IT is not a choice I want to sit back and take.
i can also feel my pulse in my my whole body. i just feel so paranoid bout it. ive been to my cardiologists and done a lot of tests including a thyroid check but everything is normal...when i go to bed at night i get really distracted feeling my pulse beat everywhere. is this really normal??? my doctor gave me atenolol for it. what is the normal pulse rate, m goin like 70-75 beats per minute. can somebody ease my mind, am really getting paranoid...am i the only one feeling a loud pulse beat???