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Is someone better able at explaining the feelings of the heart better than me? Such as I can tell my doc I get flutters. I can tell him I get thuds. I can tell him I get quivers. But there is one more thing I feel that I can't describe. I know I have pvcs. I know I have some tach. Mildly and often due to an outside trigger such as sugar and caffeine or stress and anxiety. This new sensation might be described as almost a squeeze but not sure that's accurate. Usually when it starts it will do it over and over sometimes one after the other within moments of each other. Might stop for a few minites then do it again and again. Often happening after eating but not exclusively. It always takes my breath and I will involuntarily gasp or take in a deep breath. No control over that at all. Sometimes this will go on for a few hrs and stop follwed later maybe by some mild and almost unoticeable pvcs.
I want to communicate this with my card but I can't explain it.
Does anyone know what I'm talking about? I welcome all responses.
Thank yiu
I want to communicate this with my card but I can't explain it.
Does anyone know what I'm talking about? I welcome all responses.
Thank yiu
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Yes I agree with both of these replies. I did speak to my card about the fact I can't describe it. I wore a 24 hr monitor but it didn't happen that day. He does want me to wear a 30 day because he isn't sure what I'm talking about and wants to try to catch it. We did get record of the pvcs. I recognize those and 99% of the time the pvcs are mild and I can live with it. I have no choice anyway. I think once I learn what this new thing is then I will be able to put the worry to rest. I'm confused about how this 30 day monitor works. I live hours away from any card for medical center to treat serious illnesses. The card is mailing the monitor and they are waiting for it on back order. That is odd to me but no biggy. It will be here when its here I suppose. I'm ready to get on with this process and get beyond it already.
Thank you for support. I appreciate it greatly.
Thank you for support. I appreciate it greatly.
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Sounds like you can almost make the symptoms happen... not a criticism, or suggestion it is all driven by your mind (but the mind is a powerful influence on what the body feels/gets)... what I am selling here is a wearable heart monitor, a often called Holter monitor (24 hours) may be enough, the objective is to get a recording of symptoms.. if they don't come up in that 24 hours period, then one needs to wear a monitor of a week or two, maybe longer. I've worn one a couple of times - in my case it confirmed I have atrial fibrillation, but that is permanent and can be seen anytime an EKG is taken.
The cardiologist needs measured facts and thing he can see and hear with his own eyes and ears. Of course, what you have to tell is important, but as you already note, it is very hard to describe - others don't seem to understand. I understand that part, hard to get understanding in others, even doctors. Again, in my case, what I described sounded like AFIb and it was, I really had nothing else to explain other than symptoms that go along with that problem (shortness of breath, fatigue...)
The cardiologist needs measured facts and thing he can see and hear with his own eyes and ears. Of course, what you have to tell is important, but as you already note, it is very hard to describe - others don't seem to understand. I understand that part, hard to get understanding in others, even doctors. Again, in my case, what I described sounded like AFIb and it was, I really had nothing else to explain other than symptoms that go along with that problem (shortness of breath, fatigue...)
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I am trying to remember how I did that, because at first I think I was quite possessed by them. If I remember, I think the thing is that I have always been a runner, and I was determined to not let these things get in my way or ruin my day. Happy people take the sunshine with them, as my mother who lives in Seattle has always told me. As a runner I just run in the rain.
OK. This approach might not be for everybody. But if your doc tells you not to worry about your PVC's, my approach would be to take his advice!!! Get out and enjoy the season. You will soon forget about your PVC's.