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Hello and Thank you for answering my question. First I'll give you my history. I had SVT for 13 yrs and had an ablation done in 2000. Approx one yr before my ablation I started to feel flutting or skipped beats. After my ablation i have not had one svt moment since but still feel skipped beats. They seem to come on sometimes in my swimming pool, or when i take a deep breath. Anyway i had an all day episodes of these and went to my Doctor not my EP Doctor. I wore a halter which showed in an 18 hour period i had 15 pvc and 560 pac. Although iam greatful that they finally caught them on tape, i was wondering if i should be concerned about them. They have really stole my life away from me. They make me very scared even though my doc says they are not harmful but annoying. He talked about Beta blockers but i am very scared to go on any meds. Is they amout of pvc and pac enough to go on meds ? Are there any long term adverse side effects of beta blocker? I seem like i cant just ignore them like i wish i could. I guess i really dont believe that they are not harmful and need constant reasurance. I stay away from caffene and alcohol. Iam scared to exercise due to the fact that i hate when my heart gets elevated. I dont know if beta blockers is the answer to my fears or not. What do you think? Thank you so much for you time. Have a nice day.
Well Hello to all. I am a 55 yr old male in good health. I am an Airline Pilot and military pilot previously. I must complete two medicals yearly to maintain my professional license and continue with my flying career.
I first noticed heart anomolies 13 yrs ago with skipping heartbeats, naturally when I reported these I underwent extensive examinations to rule out heart disease, I also have abnormal T waves (inverted) on my yearly ECG. Because all this is documented and on file I pass my medicals without difficulty. I exercise routinely and take supplements regularly. I was on beta blockers for several yrs but opted out of their use as I dislike taking meds. I avoid alcohol and caffeine.
I do still have skipped beats but they are not routine, sometimes they are frequent and noticeable, other times I go for weeks with just a few. I think the body is complicated and, unlike a machine, is unpredictable. I too was told to relax, disregard these palpitations and live a normal life. I guess that message is clear to all except for those who are experiencing these events. I too get anxious and upset as this condition is beyond my control. I am used to controlling situations as I would do when flying jets in the airforce and now sophisticated new airliners. However I am now learning to accept my condition and settle into a life with skipping heartbeats. I am now more relaxed and I do gain solace from reading similar reports from others on this forum.
I read an interesting book written by an English Cardiologist who stated that treating heart arrythmyias similar to mine are analagous to a foot doctor treating hangnails on ones feet. In other words millions of folks are wondering the planet with funny heartbeats at times.
So for what it's worth----my heart goes out to people with his affliction---pardon the pun!--Hang in there all.
I first noticed heart anomolies 13 yrs ago with skipping heartbeats, naturally when I reported these I underwent extensive examinations to rule out heart disease, I also have abnormal T waves (inverted) on my yearly ECG. Because all this is documented and on file I pass my medicals without difficulty. I exercise routinely and take supplements regularly. I was on beta blockers for several yrs but opted out of their use as I dislike taking meds. I avoid alcohol and caffeine.
I do still have skipped beats but they are not routine, sometimes they are frequent and noticeable, other times I go for weeks with just a few. I think the body is complicated and, unlike a machine, is unpredictable. I too was told to relax, disregard these palpitations and live a normal life. I guess that message is clear to all except for those who are experiencing these events. I too get anxious and upset as this condition is beyond my control. I am used to controlling situations as I would do when flying jets in the airforce and now sophisticated new airliners. However I am now learning to accept my condition and settle into a life with skipping heartbeats. I am now more relaxed and I do gain solace from reading similar reports from others on this forum.
I read an interesting book written by an English Cardiologist who stated that treating heart arrythmyias similar to mine are analagous to a foot doctor treating hangnails on ones feet. In other words millions of folks are wondering the planet with funny heartbeats at times.
So for what it's worth----my heart goes out to people with his affliction---pardon the pun!--Hang in there all.
Pebo, thanks for your comments. You've got a couple extra years on me, but our backgrounds are similar as I recently retired as an AF pilot. I was concerned frequent, recurring PACs might be FAA disqualifying. Like you, my assorted tests have all shown a normal heart.
My PACs suddenly appeared about 2 months ago and occur on about a three day cycle. They start just after noon and usually end 8 or 10 hours later. I suspect it is diet related, but that doesn't make it any less disturbing.
Comments from others, especially those with similar backgrounds, makes the internet and these forums a terrific source of reassurance.
My PACs suddenly appeared about 2 months ago and occur on about a three day cycle. They start just after noon and usually end 8 or 10 hours later. I suspect it is diet related, but that doesn't make it any less disturbing.
Comments from others, especially those with similar backgrounds, makes the internet and these forums a terrific source of reassurance.
A COUPLE OF COMMENTS ON SOME POST. TO THE ONE THAT QUESTIONED WHETHER GERD CAN CAUSE PALPS THERE IS AN EXCELLENT WEB SITE CALLED HEARTBURN-HELP.COM THAT HAS MANY POSTS ON GERD AND PALPS AND IT ALSO HAS A MAN WHO SWEARS BY THE FACT THAT HE CHANGED HIS DOSAGE OF MAGNESIUM AND CALCIUM AND HIS PALPS HAVE STOPPED.HIS NAME IS IAN ON THIS SITE ALSO. AS FOR ZOLOFT AND PALPS, ZOLOFT ACTUALLY INCREASED MY PALPS AND MADE ME HAVE MORE ANXIETY AND FEEL DEPRESSED. I STARTED Z BECAUSE OF ANXIETY NOT DEPRESSION AND IT MADE ME WORSE???
Hello there to you and all..
I love my zoloft!! I am not anywhere nerar depressed at all. I never have been. I am a worry wart. I fear it all and always have. I think this comes from a long family history, the only thing with me is that I refuse to let my fear get in my way. I go and do and go and do more. I feel as if life is to short and I want to get it all in while I can. Zoloft works for me. It may not have worked for you because we are all so very differant. I just know one thing for sure. There is help for benign pvc and no one should have to live with this awful feeling of doom.
yes magnesium is awsome. I take it too. I plan to take the zoloft for some time because it really controls my ugly negative thoughts that cause me do lots of self negative talk. I feel calmer and can breathe a little easier. I also see a theripist that is great! We together are finding out lots of yukky stuff about me. But I have to bring it out to solve it. I will go to that web site you speak of right away, I would be excited to hear what ian has to say about mag. It's some great stuff!! :)
take care!
I love my zoloft!! I am not anywhere nerar depressed at all. I never have been. I am a worry wart. I fear it all and always have. I think this comes from a long family history, the only thing with me is that I refuse to let my fear get in my way. I go and do and go and do more. I feel as if life is to short and I want to get it all in while I can. Zoloft works for me. It may not have worked for you because we are all so very differant. I just know one thing for sure. There is help for benign pvc and no one should have to live with this awful feeling of doom.
yes magnesium is awsome. I take it too. I plan to take the zoloft for some time because it really controls my ugly negative thoughts that cause me do lots of self negative talk. I feel calmer and can breathe a little easier. I also see a theripist that is great! We together are finding out lots of yukky stuff about me. But I have to bring it out to solve it. I will go to that web site you speak of right away, I would be excited to hear what ian has to say about mag. It's some great stuff!! :)
take care!
I am 34 and have mvp,cardiogenic syncope, heart murmurs since birth. I suffer with Pvc's,Pac's and and increase this past year. Keeps me up at night. Option for Inderal or and injection of rhythmol.
Have to be careful due to side effects with other conditions. I walk daily , follow all heart healthy guidelines and offer a support as well for mvps.
I was told some patients have thousands of pvc's but don't feel them as we do. Yuk ! I already have low b/p and heart rate so this worries me too. I will have a few days with none and so appreciate the quality of those days. Heres to healthy steady hearts.........
Have to be careful due to side effects with other conditions. I walk daily , follow all heart healthy guidelines and offer a support as well for mvps.
I was told some patients have thousands of pvc's but don't feel them as we do. Yuk ! I already have low b/p and heart rate so this worries me too. I will have a few days with none and so appreciate the quality of those days. Heres to healthy steady hearts.........
Wow that story sounded so scary. I have had a few days like that as well. When i have a quiet day i just sit and wait for the bad days. Im slowly learning that they wont hurt me and maybe i just have to live with them. If they get to crazy i will go on meds. Zoloft made me gain 10 lbs and i hated it. The funny thing is sometimes reading these post makes me feel better. They remind me that they wont hurt me, and sometimes it freaks me out wheni read what people go through everyday. By the way i live in NY, and im 34. Take care.
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