Fever and terrible pvc's

[Esther1979]

Yesterday I started running a high fever (i suspect i caught my son's Roseola because i didnt have it as a child). As usual, my hear rate was through the roof from the moment my temp started rising and even higher for hours after i took fever reducers while my temp was going down. I can handle the tachy because at least its relatively regular but since i woke up this morning (with a mild temperature) the pvc's have been constant (missed beat every few beats).I have no other symptoms other than the regular flu related stuff. The arrhythmia really scares me even though i've gone through all the tests. I worry the fever will go up again and my heart will become overburdened with tachy and pvc's. Has anyone else experienced a strong increase in pvc's/palpitation when sick? Is this normal or should i worry?

I really need some reassurance :(

Esther

[CFS56]

It's normal for your heart rate to be raised somewhat when you have a fever.  PVCs also usually increase when you are sick.  But your heart should not be beating extremely fast..in one study done the heart rate was raised by 8 beats per minute for every degree of fever.  It has to do with trying to increase oxygen and  trying to cool your body off.

[MichelleP_3811]

It is fairly common to get more ectopic activity when we are sick.  The medicine you are taking could have caffeine in it.  You could be a bit dehydrated.  Maybe not eating well.  I would try to drink lots of water and get as much rest as you can.  Your heart can handle all the pvcs if it has been evaluated to be otherwise healthy so try to not stress.  The stress about it could be bringing more on.  I hope you feel better soon.  Take care.