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PVC's and related arrhythmias
I am a 49 year old male who since early child hood have had episodes of premature beats which are easily felt because I am thin. Past EKG's have usually shown normal sinus rhythms with occaisional pvcs.
Also on exercise I would have runs of rapid 120-140bpm (after) that sometimes went on for hours but kind of outgrew them. Some doctors hear a click or slight murmur. Recently have had more frequent bouts of premature beats that sometimes are accompanied by a spasm like sensation which can be felt with finger tips under the left breast. They only last afew seconds but also create a flush or rush sensation. I recently had a stress test, EKG, and a doppler echo. Stress test was normal and echo was also except for mild regurgitation of the tricuspid and slight of the mitral.
Through the years some doctors have said that I also have MVP but this has not been proven on the echo. I am currently wearing an event recorder and have had 30 events in two weeks which the doc says are benign. However, am scared about the shuddering sensations and incresing frequency of other symptoms. I don't smoke, drink, and have cut out all caffeine. I want to think that I am doing all that I can to ensure my kids have a dad to grow up with. However, the increasing frequency of the symptoms are robbing me of sleep and making me paranoid about travelling etc. They seem to come out of nowhere and last for varying lengths of time. Any suggetions would be most appreciated.
PS have never fainted with these symptoms but have felt faint occaisionally with them.
Also on exercise I would have runs of rapid 120-140bpm (after) that sometimes went on for hours but kind of outgrew them. Some doctors hear a click or slight murmur. Recently have had more frequent bouts of premature beats that sometimes are accompanied by a spasm like sensation which can be felt with finger tips under the left breast. They only last afew seconds but also create a flush or rush sensation. I recently had a stress test, EKG, and a doppler echo. Stress test was normal and echo was also except for mild regurgitation of the tricuspid and slight of the mitral.
Through the years some doctors have said that I also have MVP but this has not been proven on the echo. I am currently wearing an event recorder and have had 30 events in two weeks which the doc says are benign. However, am scared about the shuddering sensations and incresing frequency of other symptoms. I don't smoke, drink, and have cut out all caffeine. I want to think that I am doing all that I can to ensure my kids have a dad to grow up with. However, the increasing frequency of the symptoms are robbing me of sleep and making me paranoid about travelling etc. They seem to come out of nowhere and last for varying lengths of time. Any suggetions would be most appreciated.
PS have never fainted with these symptoms but have felt faint occaisionally with them.
Just to say that most of your stories could be my story. I have a lovely home and family but my life is overshadowed with heart irregularities. I too feel nervous to go out, work, travel, because I never know when an attack will begin. I am 44 now and have had trouble since being a teenager. I have met with the same medical brick walls and unsympathetic doctors - I think basically, we're stuck with this thing.
Best Wishes to all of you.
Best Wishes to all of you.
Well folks I too have been dealing with PVC's .I had my first episode when i was 24. I am ow 52 and still having them but not as frequently. I do on occaision have a multiple which is extremely uncomfortable and you always wonder "is this the one that is going to take me out." I am on atenenol 50mgs. a day and they definately help. If i forgget to take one in the morning i know it by thee afternoon when the skipping begins. I have for years tried to tie this to diet and have even charted what i eat and drank to see if it coinsided with the pvcs. The things I know to avoid now are caffiene, nicotene, especially together seems much worse, any medication like Contact or ones like it,If I get a cold I tough it out rather than use them. Items I suspect and try to avoid are msg, and nutrasweet. As for sleeping that is another thing. For reasons I can not explain somenights I am just on the brink of sleep and I am jolted back awake. There is a very strange feeling that goes with it like you have to move to make it stop. This I hate even more than the pvcs. Has anyone experienced this ? I also have wondered if sleep apnea has a part in this whole scenario. As far as doctors I have been through all the same tests and procedures that you all have with the same apathetic responses. The classic was when the DR. says to me "Well it hasn't killed you in the last 25 years whats the problem. What we need is a doctor who suffers from these things himself before we will ever get one who understands. I hope this helps someone feel free to Email me on this subject at ***@****
Well folks I too have been dealing with PVC's .I had my first episode when i was 24. I am ow 52 and still having them but not as frequently. I do on occaision have a multiple which is extremely uncomfortable and you always wonder "is this the one that is going to take me out." I am on atenenol 50mgs. a day and they definately help. If i forgget to take one in the morning i know it by thee afternoon when the skipping begins. I have for years tried to tie this to diet and have even charted what i eat and drank to see if it coinsided with the pvcs. The things I know to avoid now are caffiene, nicotene, especially together seems much worse, any medication like Contact or ones like it,If I get a cold I tough it out rather than use them. Items I suspect and try to avoid are msg, and nutrasweet. As for sleeping that is another thing. For reasons I can not explain somenights I am just on the brink of sleep and I am jolted back awake. There is a very strange feeling that goes with it like you have to move to make it stop. This I hate even more than the pvcs. Has anyone experienced this ? I also have wondered if sleep apnea has a part in this whole scenario. As far as doctors I have been through all the same tests and procedures that you all have with the same apathetic responses. The classic was when the DR. says to me "Well it hasn't killed you in the last 25 years whats the problem. What we need is a doctor who suffers from these things himself before we will ever get one who understands. I hope this helps someone feel free to Email me on this subject at ***@****
This is incrdible. I thought I was the only one that felt this way. SInce high school I had thought I was out of shape. Never could really exercise. While I am not fat, the exercise would be nice.
I have regular bouts with PVCs, and the attacks have become... more liken to a bad habit. My body(mind) has become used to them. For the longest time I was on some serious medications and I ended up racking up some huge hospital bills. Mostly for observations and medication adjustment.
I am currently on Toporol and Lanoxin. I have my lanoxin level checked every three months. For the first time in years I have knocked the episodes down to bearable.
I also got aggrivated with the doctors saying, I was too sensitive and there was nothing they could do. At one time they were going send me to have a Maze procedure done.
Needless to say at 30 years old. Open heart was not high on my list. I can now say that with the meds mentioned here, I am finally living.... as normal as I can.
For those that are fearing this, keep the faith. Keep beating you doctors up about it. Maybe one day we can overcome this.
Bob
I have regular bouts with PVCs, and the attacks have become... more liken to a bad habit. My body(mind) has become used to them. For the longest time I was on some serious medications and I ended up racking up some huge hospital bills. Mostly for observations and medication adjustment.
I am currently on Toporol and Lanoxin. I have my lanoxin level checked every three months. For the first time in years I have knocked the episodes down to bearable.
I also got aggrivated with the doctors saying, I was too sensitive and there was nothing they could do. At one time they were going send me to have a Maze procedure done.
Needless to say at 30 years old. Open heart was not high on my list. I can now say that with the meds mentioned here, I am finally living.... as normal as I can.
For those that are fearing this, keep the faith. Keep beating you doctors up about it. Maybe one day we can overcome this.
Bob
Well, here I go. I went to the emergency room friday night with the following symtoms. Pain in the neck and shoulder, flushness chest pain since last sunday that comes and goes. I have felt like I had to take a deep breath, and I had sweaty palms. Also a high nervousness feeling. They drew blood and took chest xrays. Before they decided to keep me overnight they told me that my blood test came back negative for heart attack. The cardioligist came by that morning and said he wanted to do a echocardiogram and a echostress test. All came back negative and he discharged me. I can't help but to feel like something is going on. The doctor told me that everything is fine. I needed to go on a low cholesterol diet and exersice. Why do I still feel hints of these symptoms, a day after. My mom has just had 3 stents put in as many months and I think I am driving myself crazy with all this stuff. Can anything help put my mind at ease?
To Michele
What do you mean with: I do pass away...?
I have PVC's as well and am fighting anxiety or even then and then panick attacks. Feel free to e-mail if you want ***@**** . I know what you're talking about ! How long have you had this condition ? Do you have an irregular heartbeat occasionaly or constantly ?
Loren
What do you mean with: I do pass away...?
I have PVC's as well and am fighting anxiety or even then and then panick attacks. Feel free to e-mail if you want ***@**** . I know what you're talking about ! How long have you had this condition ? Do you have an irregular heartbeat occasionaly or constantly ?
Loren
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