Heart racing out of control????

[ladycolpepper]

I am not sure about this.? I wore a monitor for 2 weeks and it came back with arythmia, bradycardia, and tachycardia? I had a really bad spell in the summer first one I ever had that my heart raced up to 200 bpm for around 5 min and stopped after taking a nerve pill. This was after waking me up in my sleep during the night. It then followed with shakes all over the place and cold chills. I went to dr wore a monitor for 2 weeks and showed what i said in the beginning. Had spells on and off all summer. Then went months of nothing. Then again started in not as bad. Then last week had a few during the day while doing dishes. I never have them while exerted. Not sure what is going on. Had echo from a heart dr . I haven't had stress test. I lose my hearing and feel sight blurred when it starts in. That is how I know it is gonna do it. Anyone have this or feel this. I am worried about it. Go to dr tomorrow yet again. I am 40 and have no health problems at all. Except Migraines no diabetes or high blood pressure nothing at all.........Ladycolpepper Help if you can

[ladycolpepper]

I went to dr today and he said with the almost passing out and the other symptoms since last summer he said it is SVT. I am going for thyroid and other blood tests. I feel some heavy at times in the left of the chest also do you all do this with SVT? He said prolly beta blockers will help with it. This is all new to me. I hope this helps out stop it. Ladycolpepper

[trisha1104]

I agree get the thyroid checked. I was waking up from a sound sleep with these palpitations, and I recently found out I have Hyperthyroid Disease. I am not saying that this is your Diagnosis but, it is a simple blood test. Also there is something called ablation to shock the heart into beating normal. Talk to youir Cardiologist about that.

I am now taking meds to regulate my heart, because the thyroid makes it beat fast. I am 49. Hormones can do alot to you as well.

[jkfrench]

ps
I always shake after it is over too.  Just for a few minutes
Frenchie

[jkfrench]

Hi
My heart does that too.  I went to the ER the one time and it was going 220.  They called it PAT (paroxysmal atria tachycardia).  I had all the tests and was told it wasn't life threatening.  Sure felt like it.  I have a long very long pause prior to it starting.  That is how I know it will happen.  Fortunately for me it only happens 3 or 4 times a year and only lasts a few minutes.  BUT, I get skips mixed in with the high rate so it is very very unpleasant.
Let me know what your doctor says.  
Good luck
Frenchie

[Artaud]

Hi,

Who are you seeing for your Medical Care? A Cardiologist or a Family Doctor (or other). What did your Doctor/s say about the structural condition of your heart, is it normal, normal valve functioning, etc?

What about hormones, thyroid, electrolytes, etc? Are they normal? The monitor said you have an arrhythmia, what exactly are the identifying as such? Bradycardia occurs when your pulse is under 60 beats per minute, mine goes down to about 55 when I'm sleeping, that would be Bradycardia, it is not necessarily significant. Also, Tachycardia occurs when your heart is above 100 beats per minute, even if it is the result of exertion. So a finding of Tachycardia may not be significant.

Be sure your heart is normal and stable by consulting the appropriate Doctor, and if you are determined to have a healthy heart, consider pursuing other reasons for your shakes and cold chills, such as Thyroid and Hormones.

Also, do you drink caffeine, alcohol, or smoke. If you do, they may exacerbate your condition, regardless of its cause, you may need to make lifestyle adjustments if you use any of the identified stimulants. Same with cold medication, diet pills, and the like. Also, some supplements (such as Mega Vitamins and things such as Saint John's Wort) can cause problems. EVERYTHING that you take, regardless of whether it's over-the-counter or not should be revealed to your Doctor.

Let us know what your Doctor said.

Be well.