pvcs

[joshua77]

I have PVCs when I laid down like four in a row and I feel sick to my stomache and scared I'm also shaking I don't no what to do?

[joshua77]

Thank you for the help your very kind for all your devoted time to the site.

[MichelleP_3811]

Yes, it most surely can.   Before mine finally stopped I got to a point I was really just mostly getting them after I ate or exercised.  So try taking some antacids and see if it helps.  If it does then talk to your doctor about whether or not you can take antacids more long term.  I believe it may deplete one of magnesium so it is best to talk with a doctor if any meds are taken long term.  

[joshua77]

Thank you very much I appreciate you and all on this forum for all the help I'd be even more of a wreck without you guys. Can upset stomach cause this like gas and stuff ?

[MichelleP_3811]

You are not alone in the pvcs but gosh you do have so much else going on, it is like your body called uncle on you.  Well just try and not see it as a reflection on who you are.  I really see bodies like cars, some come with problems and some of them develop problems as they go along a few very lucky ones have gems that seem to never have issues but that is pretty rare.  It is a bummer for sure that things are not going well for your health right now but try to not let it drag you down.  The only thing that really matters in life is the people in our life so just be there for your kids as best you can.  I am sure you mean the world to them.  I guess the saying goes here that may be reassuring is that nothing in life ever stays the same so there is a good chance what you are going through now will eventually get worked out or settled down in some way.  Just focus on that when things get tough.  Stay strong.  My thoughts are with you.

[joshua77]

I stopped all meds because they were giving me weird heart things. I've also been off work since august of last year sitting at home. That really stinks I feel better I'm not alone with this but not that people deal with this. It ***** I wish everyone could be better. They won't let me take the new stuff for ms because I have to low of a heart rate.

[MichelleP_3811]

If they make you sick they make you sick, it is nothing to be ashamed of.  I was really sick with them after my ablation and they took forever to finally go away but when I was having the really bad bout of them it was hard to even eat so I can relate.  I would say just try and take it easy and give your heart as much rest as you can.  It may be a bit of life telling you to ease up on yourself.  100 hours a week is a crazy lot of hours.  What type of meds are you taking for your other issues?  I wonder if any of them have side effects?  MS meds send a red flag out to my instincts but I don't know much about what kind of meds one takes with that disease.  Also like I sad before really try to find some way to zen out.  You went from going a million miles an hour to stopping cold.  Your body may be on some sort of hyper drive and you don't even know it.  Either way zenning out will help you feel better regardless.  Just take some time to relearn what it means to take things slow.  It can be hard for someone as active as you but it will help you work though this tough time you are having now.  Hang in there.

[joshua77]

I was probably one the hardest worker anyone ever met same for sports when I was a kid all the way up threw. I worked 100 hours a week before my eye surgery's got raises at least once a yearbecuase of my work ethic. But now that I was diagnosed with ms Raynaud's pots nuerocardiogentic syn scope and anxiety that I never had I can barley be a stay at home dad. But yet they say they can't really find to much. I don't understand how I can go to one extreme to another it baffles and aggervates me. I know other people deal with more PVCs then I do and do OK why can't I just suck it up the PVCs are worse then all the rest put together.

[MichelleP_3811]

Were you super into athletics before?  Do you recall having a really bad virus recently?  Unfortunately sometimes the cause can never be found.  It is just our bad luck to be saddled with them but the more you can do to watch your diet, watch over exerting yourself and zen out the less intense they will feel to you.  For some reason you are having a bad run of them but most of the time these types of things come and go so hang in there.  Hopefully this will pass soon.  

[joshua77]

Thanks for all your advise you guys I'm taking it all for sure I just want them to end.

[joshua77]

No excersize to scared to xanax And Valium some alcohol nothing really bad  always only drink water usually eat healthy. That's why I'm so bothered.

[seaweib]

There's a good chance something in your diet is causing them. Try cutting out different things like carbs and sugars. And of course alcohol and caffeine are big contributors to pacs/pvcs. Also, lots of water and exercise. Do all those things and they'll likely lessen.

[joshua77]

Why do they come about at the age of 23 never ever had one before this now I have them daily

[MichelleP_3811]

Unfortunately there may not be a lot you can do to get rid of them.  It is best you try and calm your breathing down if you are feeling tense about them.  Try meditating or something like it.  Also try taking an antacid and see if that helps.  Sometimes stomach issues can make them worse.  Eat bland foods and stay away from caffeine and sugar.  Avoid any heavy lifting or strenuous exercise at this time until your heart has settled down.  But overall do your best to make it a point to ignore them.  The less attention you give them the less they will bother you.  I know it is probably hard while you are on the monitor but just try and relax as best you can is your best bet at getting them to ease up a bit.   Zen out to music or whatever gives you peace.  Stay strong.  You will get through this.

[joshua77]

I keep having them what do I do

[joshua77]

Thank you so much for this there ruining my life

[MichelleP_3811]

I think they hurt because of how much blood is in the ventricles at the time or something like that.  Why they occur is really up for debate.  The main reason  they can flare up is because the heart is irritated for some reason or there is scar tissue blocking the signal and the cells in the ventricles fire off as a safety precaution to keep the heart pumping.  Ectopics in general are a good thing when things go wrong with the heart but when they happen in a healthy heart they can't say why for sure.  I think there may have been some initial issue that triggered them to fire off, for me it was likely my svt but other times they just don't know and once they fire they always have the potential to fire off getting triggered by things like acid reflux or stress and anxiety or even just overexerting ourselves.  I can get little runs when I get super stressed and they do bother the heart more than pacs do that is for sure but it is good to know that if your heart is healthy even little runs of VT are not likely a danger to you. They even surmise in an unhealthy heart it doesn't necessarily mean imminent danger if the vt doesn't sustain. There are a lot of factors that have to align for things to go terribly wrong and that doesn't happen too often.  Most people with heart rhythm issues will wind up dieing of something unrelated to the heart.  Do keep us posted on your monitor results when you get them.  

[joshua77]

Thanks. Yea I'm on heart monitor I call them in and they tell me I'm starting to learn the feelings of a single bigemy and 3 or more in a row the most I've had is 5 those really suck and hurt. I feel bad for people that have more that must suck. Why does this happen?

[MichelleP_3811]

So long as they stop there isn't anything you need to do.  If you did indeed have 4 in a row it isn't anything to panic over.  Sometimes the heart acts up but your heart is handling it fine if it doesn't sustain so just try and breath through it.  I know when I get pvcs close together they can make me feel kind of sick but it doesn't last so just stay calm until whatever is going on passes.  Unfortunately these isolated little pattens of pvcs and pacs there isn't much we can do about them but learn to deal.  Though I will say if you are feeling concerned contact your doctor and see what they have to say.  But otherwise just do your best to remind yourself that these things are not dangerous in a healthy heart and they will pass.  Stay strong.