What is this feeling?????????

[nancyjo]

I have posted before and yesterday had the ep study done at columbus ohio, they could find nothing wrong. yet my heart did this thing 6 times in recovery! Could they have aggrivated it? and they couldn't tell me either what this electrical, tingly sensation across chest and down both arms is that i get with these skops and flutters. PLEASE, i need to knoww aht this could be and maybe they wouldn't scare me so bad. It feels like a slight shock right along with these skips/flutters. now what? if they say this study was fine? my heart still does this daily, it still scares me terribly. No one else i have talked to has felt this sensation along with these. if anyone else has, PLEASE e-mail me, and good doctor, if you have any explanation, please tell me. thank you, nancy ***@****

[Glidden]

For the last couple years off and on I have been experiencing fluttering in my chest that seriously feels like a bird is in my chest cavity.  I never really thought anything of it until two nights ago when the episodes lasted for about 5 hours.  I checked my pulse and sure enough every time I felt it in my chest my pulse would cease.  I was really scared until I realized that after my terrible two and three went to bed, they eased and after I was able to relax, they stopped completely.  I wasn't sure if these flutterings were due to stress but the next day I simply called home from work and heard my kids fighting in the back ground and instantly the flutterings came back hard.  Knowing what can trigger them kinda makes me feel better.  Still haven't sought out medical advice.

[breeon]

I agree with you hank. Most of the time the fact that I feel every little thing out of the ordinary with my heart seems to be worse than the actual problem.(SVT's and Afib)

[dodgybeats]

everyone out there who suffers from palpitations (PVC/PAC etc) may find this article interesting.  there are many like it.  Here is the abstract:


The incidence of arrhythmias in young persons without demonstrable heart disease: a 24-hour Holter study in 100 medical students].


Berrazueta JR, Poveda JJ, Puebla F, Salas E, Ochoteco A, Gutierrez N

Servicio de Cardiologia, Hospital Universitario Marques de Valdecilla, Universidad de Cantabria.

A Holter monitorization study was performed in 100 voluntary university students (64 men and 36 women). The mean age was 23.6 years and organic heart disease was ruled out in all cases. Data were analysed in different subgroups including the practice of physical activity and subjects smokers or alcohol consumers. The maximum heart rate (HR) achieved during the wake period was 138.3 +/- 20.43 beat/m. Minimum daytime heart rate was 61.42 +/- 10.32 beat/m and it was below 60 beat/m in 41 subjects. During the nighttime period, the maximum heart rate achieved by the group was 89.34 +/- 11.31 beat/m. Minimum nighttime heart rate was 45.82 +/- 6.35 beat/m. Maximum heart rate in men was 134.3 +/- 21.35 beat/m, while in women was 145.42 +/- 16.36 beat/m. Eighty students presented one or more arrhythmias, among them 28 women and 52 men (p = NS): 92% in sportsmen and women groups as compared with 79% in the non sports practicers, 90% of alcohol consumers and 82% between subjects who smoked and drank, compared with 63% in the non drinkers (p < 0.006). 48% of the subjects presented one or more supraventricular arrhythmias during the daytime or during the nighttime (p = NS). Ventricular rhythm disturbances were found in 20 subjects. There was only one case who had a non sustained ventricular tachycardia of 4 complexes. These disturbances were not increased by practising sport nor by toxic habits. In 15 cases we found sinoatrial block, with a male predominance. Five subjects presented some type of atrioventricular block, 4 of which were alcohol and tobacco consumers.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)

PMID: 8488317

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[tallfitz56]

I just posted a question regarding very similar circumstances. I am an IBS sufferer and my heart irregularity always accompanies an attack. I have had this for 20 years and it has gotten to the chronic stage. If you have any tips I would appreciate it. The vast majority of IBS sufferers are in fact women.

[Jodie]

Hi Nancy.  I tried to e-mail you.  It came back undeliverable.

Try e-mailing me first.  ***@****
Jodie

[nancyjo]

i HAVE HAD REACTIONS TO SUGAR SUBSTITIUTES AND HAVE READ WHERE A LOT OF FOLKS CAN'T TOLERATE THEM AND CAN CAUSE YOUR REACTION. JODI, E-MAIL ME!! I DO THE SAME THING AT NIGHT SO DO ALOT OF PEOPLE. MY SISTER DOES TOO. IT HAS TO HAVE SOMETHING TO DO WITH BLOOD FLOW LAYING DOWN YOU WOULD THINK. AS I DRIFT OFF TO SLEEP, MY HEART REALLY GOES NUTS. I HAVE HEARD ALOT SAY THIS TOO. THIS SOUNDS LIKE A SRESS NERVE THING TO ME.BREAKING THIS CYCLE CAN HELP. FALL ASLEEP IN ACHAIR OR VERY PROPTED UP. TAKE SOMETHING TO HELP YOU RELAX OR SLEEP. I HAVE HAD SUCH A ROUGH 6 MONTHS WITH ALL THESE THEN READ THESE POSTS AND REALIZE SOME FOLKS HAVE BEEN DOING THIS FOR YEARS!I HAVE NOTICED INDIGESTION AND GAS DO SEEM TO GO ALONG WITH THE FLUTTERS. E-MAIL ME ANYONE WHO NEEDS TO TALK. A FEW HAVE ME AND I REALLY APPRECIATE ALL ADVISE AND TO HEAR WHAT OTHERS DO TO HANDLE THESE. NANCY ***@****

[bj]

I am a sufferer of pvc"s and was surprised how much they reduced when I stopped using any products with aspertame in them. I was having pvc's bad, even worse when I would lay down at night.
Anyone else notice this problem?

[Jodie]

Mine are always worse when lying down on my back.  I get runs of them.  If I breathe in it will kick into a fast rythm for 3 - 6 beats then normal beat normal beat, then 3-6 fast beats in a row again.  I sit up, they go away, I roll over they go away.  I don't understand why this happens.  Anybody have any ideas?

[arthur]

I have felt and continue to feel a nervous "trembly" sensation that shows up as high as the windpipe and as low as the abdomen.  
While lying down on my back, I can feel it inside the back of my upper back and neck.  I have been diagnosed with pulmonary vein foci that affect the atria and result in premature beats....usually people don't feel these PV's firing away...some unfortunates do...the doctor suggested "get used to it", as there doesn't seem to be any cure.

[nancyjo]

I have been to brain doctor. eeg, brain scan, and blood test and urine tests. all ok. thanks for asking. He suggested buspar everyday to see if they go away. Undecided. really don't want to take anything you can't quit taking and don't know much about this drug. thanks for reply. anxious to hear if forum Doctor can at least tell me what this sensation is. Nancy

[Lyn2]

Nancyjo,

I have never experienced what you are talking about, but if it is not heart, perhaps it is nuerological.  Shocks and tingling whether in your chest or down your arms could indicate a nuerological problem.  Maybe you could ask about that possibility.  Good luck!

[mair]

Yes, I have felt this. I have often told my doctor it feels like I have an electric shock in my chest. He has had no comment. Will be interested in the Doctor's answer.

[CCF-M.D.-DLB]

Just from your description I cannot say what you have - maybe PVCs. But if you have had a normal EP study, the chance of this being anything dangerous is extremely low.