palitations

[perfectlyamy]

First i would like to tell you that i find this site very helpful when i am having palpitations , as do lots of others from what i am reading and i will apologize before hand for asking the same palpitation questions . however even though we all have them they are a very personal thing in that for myself i talk myself into thinking that they are so different from what others are experiencing. so on to my question i have what feels like a skipped beat then a really hard thump then some times it feels like it is quivering for a minute then a missed beat they feel so scarry it is almost debilitating as i find myself like all the others fixated on them just waiting for it to happen again. ive had all the tests however they never happen when im on the holter or echo this causes me more stress like im going to drop dead from them. im 30 female non smoker drinker on occasion even this is causing palpitations.
i do have anxiety disorder and probably alot of unresolved anxiety from my child hood, i have fixated on my own mortality and think that this could obviously be causing me some of these problems.
so not to post the same old question but i feel like i need a personal opinion oh im also taking paxil only 10 mg a day sub theraputic i know im very stubborn about meds. i will seek therapy for anxiety but in your opinion if these do not show up when im being tested how do they know what really is happening.

[DrFuManchu]

I have had similar Experiences.  I hope whoever reads this can find some help from it.

I am 25 years old now and when I was 20 I had my first Panic attack.  My heart raced and it was horrible.  I became so concerned I had a heart problem I could get nothing done.  My heart always skipped beats, but I had to Finger my pulse to detect it My Panic attacks slowly went away for about 2 years after about 6 months of an agoraphobic existance so for 3 years I still worried about my heart, but didn't let it bother me.  I started my own business and a little over a year ago I noticed my first PVC's  I went to Amherst Hospital and They admitted me for cardia Arrythmia.  the Cardiologist didn't show up because of the Ohio State Game!!!  And I'm convinced I have a Heart Condition and I didn't see the Cardiologist!!!!!  (His name is shaffer if you see him tell him he sucks:) Long story short I went to the hospital about 12 times in all.  and about 2 months ago I came to this site and made an appointment for the Cleveland Clinic.  I saw Dr. Martin and He did the Workup and did a 24 Hour Holter.  I was explained Exactly what was going on and how It's a big pain in the ***, , but not harmful.  after a little withrawl from being convinced I was going to die a sudden and uncontrollable death,  I was out on my jet ski today and Have had no trouble.  The money I wasted on this is Astronomical, , I would have the Corvette I wanted :) I cope by thinking If I had a bad ankle, and it hurt from time to time it's no different.  you have to tell yourself your going to live!!!  But have the CCF doctors do a work up, they are truly the Best!!!

[weston89]

I know many have said this, but you are not alone.  I started having racing heatbeats about three months ago.  They were mostly in the mornings, (and after some meals) but gradually began to start at anytime.  I do have substantial anxiety issues, and my doc realized this and sent me for counseling.  In the interium I am on Atenolol 25mg, which has really helped.  I saw an endocrinologist, who told me I was fine, maybe a bit hypoglycemic (mostly reactive) but could not stress more that I must get my anxiety under control.  I saw a cardiologist last week, my EKG was as normal as they come.  He scheduled a stress test, echo, and wants me to wear a halter monitor.  He told me this is not my heart, but a byproduct of my stress and the re-active hypoglycemia.  The one thing all my doctors have said, I must eliminate my stress and that I must go to the gym and exercise.  This seems to be the main issue.  When I am active, I do not worry and my heart rate goes down.  A lot of us have this, it is very debilitating, if you let it be. Good luck, I am in the same boat you are, but I am working at it.

[Neon]

Can I ask (this is important as I'm trying to compile information which may help me move closer to the possible cause of these annoying, harmless beats): if you breathe mostly through your mouth, can you post 'MOUTH', or if through the nose, post 'NOSE'. If you are always struggling for air (as an annoying habit), post 'AIR HUNGER'.

Thanks.

I'll get back to you.

[karie]

I have been having pvc's and pac's for ten years and an increase within the past three years. Scared when there are so many and trying to rest or just sit and work.
I have to walk every day , it helps both mentally and physically. Some of the medication options can lower b/p and I have low b/p already. One time in Urgent Care they said my potassium was low and gave me tablets that helped.
Healthy heart lifestyle but wish they would stop forever. No chest flip flops ..........What peace.
I joined a MVPS support group and learn from others too.
Thanks for sharing

[cam4]

HI everyone.. i too have suffered with PVc for years, I am on a combo of calcium channel blocker due to a heart spasm i had last year and a low dose beta blocker. It seems to be working for the time being. They do break through when it is that time of the month however. I had a bad time when I took Paxil. I have been on Ativan for a bout a year for anxiety and it has worked for me without too many effects. Paxil kicked my PVc's in big time, so I never tried anohter anti depressant. I would like to try something more long term theuraputic as opposed to the short acting addictive ativan. if anyone has suggestions??

[momof6]

Hi,
I feel for everyone and can totally relate!Sometimes we can get a skipped beat and a thump,maybe a little vibration or flutter,a little eratic beat,a fast tachy,a pain withit,it may catch our breath,make you a little dizzy,the list of sensations can go on and on!We get them when we are just resting,or being active,eating,after eating.When and where these ugly little monsters choose to show their ugly faces has no rhyme or reason!
And yes we can wear monitors to catch them.But for me its like fishing,once they see the bait the scarey ones I want caught never come out!!So Im tired of it all!Most of them Ive learned to blow off,but there is still those that scare the you know what out of you!.When I get those I really try to refocus on to something else.That means that some times I have to push myself to keep up with my regular schedule.If I dont they get worse.I try to stay stress free,and with six children that I home school it can be a challenge.For those ladies that are pregnant and get a fast heartbeat that wont stop sitting down with a cold glass of ice water and relaxing and drinking slowly,and maybe something to read to help get your mind off your heartbeat will usually help.But they do have meds. for pg women that dont seem to get relief that is safe for baby.We cannot let this condition controll our lives!!Fear is a thief!!It will rob you of all joy and peace:( Ive also learned that worry has nothing to offer and doesnt had one day to our lives,but like the wind and fire will only add fuel for fear.My prayer for everyone is that if we have to live with these pvcs I pray that we can do just that live day to day to the fullest and dont let Fear rule you!God Bless~momof6