Reassurance

[dbranden]

I guess I am just looking for reassurance today. I have had a really rough time with very frequent PVC's and PAC's the past month. I had 2 ablations for IST in 2003, and since then every year my PVC's have increased. I now get about 1,000-2,000 a day on my worst days. And my worst days are more frequent. I am a 42 year old woman, and I know hormones are playing a role. I just feel like they are so frequent right now that I can't even take a full breath. I am ok when sitting, but if I stand or walk, I get little flutters, pauses and skips several times a minute. I get more when I eat or drink as well. I've had all of the tests--I just don't know how to accept them when they are so frequent. They seem to have flared up since my dog died on Dec. 28. I also had the flu around that time, so I'm not sure which event has caused my latest flare-up. My heart just feels irritated. Just rolling over in bed causes my pulse to jump up and for me to get skips. Does this sound like anxiety mainly? How do you cope when you get a flare-up of very frequent ectopics? I just can't seem to ignore it. I want to feel normal again.

[Elli126]

Hi,
I have to agree with Michelle, the stress of losing your dog probably triggered this bout, and keeping your mind off things usually helps..I know I've been having a rough time lately with all my gastric issues and personal stress really putting me through the ringer...I usually turn on Comedy Central and just veg out to a mindless, funny movie. Oh and getting some extra rest wouldn't hurt either. :)
Elli

[MichelleP_3811]

My heart goes out to you.  I know how you feel.  The stress of loosing your dog likely has brought on this flare up.  Stress and anxiety, even levels we might not be totally conscious of can have an affect on our ectopics.  So do whatever you can to try and release some stress.  Meditate, read a good uplifting book. watch a funny movie.  Whatever you can do to help lighten the mood may help you feel better.  I also suggest trying some antacids when you eat.  They seem to really help me for the ones triggered by eating.  But do keep in mind to consult a doctor if you plan to take them long term.  I believe they can cause a dip in magnesium that you may need to keep an eye on.  So hang in there and simply do whatever it is you can do to draw attention away from what is going on with your heart and before you know it this bad phase will pass.  Hang in there and stay strong.