Pvc or extrasystoles

[Dan714ana]

Hi iam 25 years old and since i was 23 i was diagnosed with anxiety disorder i used to get alot of tachycardias and was givin paroxetin and fluoxetin anti depressants to calm my anxiety and yes it did work but i got rid of my taxhycaridias but now for the past 2 years i have been feeling pvc or extrasystoles and i just wanted to know if iam the only one with this if its dangerouse should i bee worried i have done more then 20 ecg and all come out perfectlt fine all my doctor sayss its your anxiety that causes it try and relax anyone can help me ??!!!

[MichelleP_3811]

Yes, premature heart beats are super common.  People get them for any number of reasons and for what seems like no reason at all.  Unfortunately once a spot in the heart fires off a premature beat that spot is sensitive to doing it again and usually will with little provocation.  They are extremely harmless in an otherwise healthy heart so just try to stay heart healthy and you need not worry about them ever, even into your old age.  The big triggers that you can cut out to see if it helps are caffeine, sugars and carbohydrates.  Spicy foods or anything that causes acid reflux.  Becoming dehydrated and over extending ourselves during workouts and stress and anxiety.  I know you said you were on meds for the anxiety but have you done counseling to overcome it?  Our brains our creature of habit and you may be able to gain some ground over your fears if you learn tools to cope with the anxiety.  It might be worth a shot.  So please do relax because you really are not in any sort of health danger from the extra beats.  Take care.