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rapid heart rate
Two days ago I experienced a rapid onset heartbeat. It got up to 200 bpm. I had just gotten up for the morning and had drank a half cup of very strong coffee. (I have been drinking coffee everyday since the ablation though) I then reach up to get something on a shelf and felt my heart do some pacs or pvcs (don't know which) and then the fast heartbeat tookoff. I tried many maneuvers to stop it, ie: cold water on my face, rubbing my neck, holding my breath. Nothing helped. It raced on for approximately 4 minutes and then started to slow down on its own. The only medication I am on is Alprazolam for anxiety which I take 10mg at nightime.
I had an ablation about 2 years ago for av node re-entry, and atrial tachycardia. I was told the ablation was done near the crista termanalis region (spelling.) Anyway, make a long story short, I had not had any fast heartrates since the ablation (except for a short time right after the procedure) and now this comes on all of a sudden. However, I still get pacs or pvcs off and on the whole time. I also have had some very short bursts of rapid heartrate but would only last a few seconds at most. Question: should I contact my electrophysiologist, or my cardiologist, or should I just assume it was a one time thing. Question 2: Is it possible that the spots that were ablated are now active again. (I tend to keloid scar) For 4 months after the ablation I had several rapid heartrate episodes but was told they were sinus tachycardia (I was wearing a heart monitor.) Thank you in advance.
I had an ablation about 2 years ago for av node re-entry, and atrial tachycardia. I was told the ablation was done near the crista termanalis region (spelling.) Anyway, make a long story short, I had not had any fast heartrates since the ablation (except for a short time right after the procedure) and now this comes on all of a sudden. However, I still get pacs or pvcs off and on the whole time. I also have had some very short bursts of rapid heartrate but would only last a few seconds at most. Question: should I contact my electrophysiologist, or my cardiologist, or should I just assume it was a one time thing. Question 2: Is it possible that the spots that were ablated are now active again. (I tend to keloid scar) For 4 months after the ablation I had several rapid heartrate episodes but was told they were sinus tachycardia (I was wearing a heart monitor.) Thank you in advance.
Give up the Caffeine, nest thing I ever did. Although I have Grave's and AF, I rarely get tachycardia. Use decaff, it's much better than it used to be!!
Not sure if it's the same "Arthur," but there is an Arthur who posts here now and again. He is very knowledgeable and his posts are very informative. Hope you have been able to get some answers about your pacs.
I don't know how to use this thread. I tried posting the other night, can't find my post, so I don't know if it is getting out there or not. I am looking for some help or support with PAC's. I notice there is a guy named Arthur on the palpitations forum. But, that forum is full, is there anyway you can find him, he seems so informed about these irregular heart beats. Thank you to anyone out there
hi i just came across this thread as i was searching the net for info on heart problems. i hope its ok if i post this. my boyfriend is 21 and he gets sudden burst of rapid heart beat. its happened before but most recent was about an hour ago he was resting on the couch just talking and suddenly his heart went crazy.it hasnt happened in a few wks/months. instead of say a regular heart beat of 'du..dum' it was double speed like 'du du du dum' really quick,then every 4 set or so it would be 3 quick beats and skip one.
sorry if im confusing you! i just get really frightened when it happens out of the blue. My boyfriend says there's no pain or anything. he is naturally very skinny and he eats normally. he doesnt smoke but drinks once a wk or so and is quiet addicted to tea. from your posts i think it could be the caffeine but its hard to imagine it could make such an affect on his body. He used to get palpatations in his hands about a year ago when he used to smoke but that stopped once he gave them up. just wondering is this like what you've experienced?
sorry if im confusing you! i just get really frightened when it happens out of the blue. My boyfriend says there's no pain or anything. he is naturally very skinny and he eats normally. he doesnt smoke but drinks once a wk or so and is quiet addicted to tea. from your posts i think it could be the caffeine but its hard to imagine it could make such an affect on his body. He used to get palpatations in his hands about a year ago when he used to smoke but that stopped once he gave them up. just wondering is this like what you've experienced?
I had my 3rd ablation last June. I was having reaccuring episodes, and some pre syncope. went on tropol Xl. Now I feel fine and can drink a little caffeine. just not everyday. Decaf is not a problem. You might want to try it, but everyone reacts differently. good luck.
Those warnings can kiss my butt. How long have we all been taking Ibuprofen for? Twenty something years. Nobody's ever had problems with it before. Vioxx and Celebrex inhibit Cox 2. Ibuprofen is non-specific and inhibits Cox 1 mostly and slightly Cox 2. Cox 2 is where the risk comes in. I'm still going to take it. Pretty soon they're going to tell us that aspirin is dangerous. Ha Ha!!!
You haven't heard that already concerning aspirin? And, did you know that smoking causes bunions??? Uh-huh!
You just have to be a good consumer of your own health care--aspirn can cause stomach bleeding, bleeding ulcers, and if you don't tell your doctor about aspirn use prior to surgery (because hey, you think aspirn is insignificant right) you could have excess bleeding while being operated on!! While I'm on the subject, well, tylenol can kill you because of possible liver damage if you happen also to consume enough alcohol with it, or more likely drink alcohol on a consistent basis.
I agree with Anacyde, I'm sensitive to so many RX and over the counter drugs, all the benefits they hype are not always what they appear to be. And I agree with Tickertock, you have to work with your doctor to get the right drug AND dose. Be a good consumer!! Many symptom free days to all, with or without medication. Drugs, even natural remedies can be live saving, don't stop trying or searching for anything that helps.
I agree with Anacyde, I'm sensitive to so many RX and over the counter drugs, all the benefits they hype are not always what they appear to be. And I agree with Tickertock, you have to work with your doctor to get the right drug AND dose. Be a good consumer!! Many symptom free days to all, with or without medication. Drugs, even natural remedies can be live saving, don't stop trying or searching for anything that helps.
I will now give up the caffeine for good. I had a good 18 month run palp free and drinking coffee the whole time. I guess it is time to pay the fiddler. I love my coffee but do not like the rapid heart rate, however, I've had a total of 1 cup of coffee since Sunday's episode and it happened again today. This episode was much shorter and not as rapid. Hope that's the end of it (Ha! Ha!)
To the Doctor: Thanks for the answer to my post. And in answer to your question: Was this episode similar to the old ones? Yes, but this time they do not last as long and beat as hard.
To the Doctor: Thanks for the answer to my post. And in answer to your question: Was this episode similar to the old ones? Yes, but this time they do not last as long and beat as hard.
Hi. I haven't heard anything adverse about Ibuprofin. I'm not sure what your heart history is and I'm certainly no Dr.
Have you had a previous heart attack or stroke? It seems if you were prescribed the med. and the prescribing Dr. knows your medical history he would have taken that into consideration. Let us know how it works out. It may be prudent to talk to the pharmacist. Yet, whenever I call the pharmacist she always directs me to talk to my Dr. anyway. I think hydrocodone is somewhat addictive, that's what I've heard, but I don't know about the two together.
cristabelle
Have you had a previous heart attack or stroke? It seems if you were prescribed the med. and the prescribing Dr. knows your medical history he would have taken that into consideration. Let us know how it works out. It may be prudent to talk to the pharmacist. Yet, whenever I call the pharmacist she always directs me to talk to my Dr. anyway. I think hydrocodone is somewhat addictive, that's what I've heard, but I don't know about the two together.
cristabelle
Yes, a while after the vioxx/celebrex thing, they announced that Ibuprofen, had some risks, but not as much. I have severe arthritis in my hip and need to have a total hip replacement and take ibuprofen probably 4 days a week. I do try to take breaks from taking it because I know of the risks with it. Its just the pain in my hip is so bad I have no choice but to take something for it. I take tylenol on the days I don't take the ibuprofen. I also have mitral valve prolapse with moderate/severe regurgitation and will need surgery for it one day.
I take Ibuprofren and have not had any problems. Back in the 1980's I was told I may have had a P.E., so I suppose I should reconsider my use of Advil and like meds. Thanks for the heads up!
I just got some pain medicine called vicoprofen. It has Ibuprofen in it with Hydrocodone. There was a warning on the pharmacy printout that said drugs similar to Ibuprofen (non-steroidal anti-inflamtory drugs) can rarely cause blood clots leading to heart attacks and strokes.
It seems now that they are putting warnings on ibuprofen products similar to those on vioxx before it was recalled and celebrex. Now I am scared to take the pain medicine. Does anyone here take Ibuprofen or celebrex?
Erik
It seems now that they are putting warnings on ibuprofen products similar to those on vioxx before it was recalled and celebrex. Now I am scared to take the pain medicine. Does anyone here take Ibuprofen or celebrex?
Erik
Hi Grammy6,
Sorry to hear you had tachycardia again. Was this similar to your previous episodes? Sounds like you did a good job of keeping calm and doing what you should do to have it stop.
1. should I contact my electrophysiologist, or my cardiologist, or should I just assume it was a one time thing.
It may have been a one time thing, but if I had done your ablation I would want to know to know. An event monitor may help capture the rhythm. I wouldn't want to go in and fix it unless we a. thought it looked like a similar arrhythmia and b. proved it would come back again.
Question 2: Is it possible that the spots that were ablated are now active again. (I tend to keloid scar)
It is possible. It could be the same arrhythmia or it could be a slightly different one. The key is whether or not it returns. It proves recurrent and bothersome, it is probably worth another look.
good luck and thanks for posting.
Sorry to hear you had tachycardia again. Was this similar to your previous episodes? Sounds like you did a good job of keeping calm and doing what you should do to have it stop.
1. should I contact my electrophysiologist, or my cardiologist, or should I just assume it was a one time thing.
It may have been a one time thing, but if I had done your ablation I would want to know to know. An event monitor may help capture the rhythm. I wouldn't want to go in and fix it unless we a. thought it looked like a similar arrhythmia and b. proved it would come back again.
Question 2: Is it possible that the spots that were ablated are now active again. (I tend to keloid scar)
It is possible. It could be the same arrhythmia or it could be a slightly different one. The key is whether or not it returns. It proves recurrent and bothersome, it is probably worth another look.
good luck and thanks for posting.
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