Heart Palpitations Are Scary :(

[DavieVegas]

I just had some and almost passed out. I have been to a cardiologist and Im fine. He says its a slight case of mitral valve prolapse but its benign and nothing to worry about. Plus out of 100,000 heart beats in 24 hours i only had 300 irregular. MY dad and uncle in the past have had electrical issues but they are still alive and fine today. Just sucks dealing with it. Causes anxiety and panic attacks at times also. Doctors tell me and I have read all about it. Anyway, share if you experience this also. Im 29. I heard its bad in your 20's. I have haad it for 4 years now.

[Sly]

I think that anything involving your heart is going to make you freak out. I had some teeth pulled this past summer and was given epinephrine which apparently speeds up your heartbeat... I was totally freaking out.

Are there any exercises or medications you need to follow for treatment or maintenance?

[PenisFace]

Are you overweight and out of shape? Serious question, not being a prick

[DavieVegas]

No, they gave me xanex which i only take if I really need it. I use to play semi professional tennis after college ball and since I have been trying to run again and do more exercise. Exercise helps most of the time but sometimes I get it also during. It all depends.

[DavieVegas]

Originally Posted by PenisFace

Are you overweight and out of shape? Serious question, not being a prick

I have gained around 10 pounds the past 8 months somehow. Not eating any different just think my metabolism slowed down as im getting older. Im 5'10 182. I was always around 175 until the past 8 months.

[PenisFace]

Originally Posted by DavieVegas

I have gained around 10 pounds the past 8 months somehow. Not eating any different just think my metabolism slowed down as im getting older. Im 5'10 182. I was always around 175 until the past 8 months.

hmm interesting, You're hardly overweight, no different than most these days I think. Sucks that you've inherited such a shitty problem, but if your dad has em and is fine after all his years, I bet you'll be dandy too

[MindWaste]

sounds like a old greek sayings...

Says hurculeze could only die from a elephant step on his chest..

I have knotticed all the deaths are all heart faulures inculding my gradmother in the past months are heart related..

the key is sleep on your side and dont let 'gravity' sit on your chest.



its kinda like sids in a way.. yer heart cant mantain chest weight for some reason maybe we are all sick..

[d-null]

I get those alot too, and missed beats.... it seems the more I think about them the more they happen, and if I feel something and then take my pulse I usually freak myself out because my heart will skip a beat and then it is hard not to feel a little touch of panic inside.

I'm in great shape too so it isn't a fitness issue.

[DavieVegas]

Originally Posted by PenisFace

hmm interesting, You're hardly overweight, no different than most these days I think. Sucks that you've inherited such a shitty problem, but if your dad has em and is fine after all his years, I bet you'll be dandy too

That is all i can hope for. Also my cardiologist says its fine and im healthy. When i get these to just do my best and relax. As long as im not getting any chest pain, heard to breath and arm pain im ok. Those are signs of a heart attack.

[Huggles]

I get them once or twice a month, I'll die someday and I'd rather die from a heart attack than from wasting away shitting a bed for years.

[DavieVegas]

Originally Posted by d-null

I get those alot too, and missed beats.... it seems the more I think about them the more they happen, and if I feel something and then take my pulse I usually freak myself out because my heart will skip a beat and then it is hard not to feel a little touch of panic inside.

I'm in great shape too so it isn't a fitness issue.

Yup you nailed it. I get tons of skips and it feels like my heart almost stops, then goes again by it slowing down. Scary thing is man, is now that i think of it constantly and get them as well, I have a hard time sleeping because im always paying attention to my heart beat etc. It drives me mad. Its true that your brain can do some very powerful things.

[DavieVegas]

Originally Posted by Huggles

I get them once or twice a month, I'll die someday and I'd rather die from a heart attack than from wasting away shitting a bed for years.

My grandma always says, the lucky people are the ones who die in there sleep. They dont feel a thing

[d-null]

Originally Posted by DavieVegas

Yup you nailed it. I get tons of skips and it feels like my heart almost stops, then goes again by it slowing down. Scary thing is man, is now that i think of it constantly and get them as well, I have a hard time sleeping because im always paying attention to my heart beat etc. It drives me mad. Its true that your brain can do some very powerful things.

exactly... breathing is kind of the same thing, you don't want to really think about it, especially when you are falling asleep

[Huggles]

Originally Posted by DavieVegas

Yup you nailed it. I get tons of skips and it feels like my heart almost stops, then goes again by it slowing down. Scary thing is man, is now that i think of it constantly and get them as well, I have a hard time sleeping because im always paying attention to my heart beat etc. It drives me mad. Its true that your brain can do some very powerful things.

Dude, get into doing yoga. I have lost a ton of flab from doing bikram's hot yoga. I also run and do weights too, however.

[DavieVegas]

Ya, i gotta get back to the gym weights wise but im trying to lose the weight cardio wise first. I have to find a place that does bikrams yoga....i heard its so hot and tought but it works

[DavieVegas]

Originally Posted by d-null

exactly... breathing is kind of the same thing, you don't want to really think about it, especially when you are falling asleep

Yup. You concentrate on breathing then u get panic attacks and u cant breath well...I feel mentally crippled at times. Fuckin stress.

[LoveSandra]

did you try visit other doctors too ?

[rowan]

I've also had problems with stress related heart issues. My heart has been skipping beats on and off since I was about 17, and occasionally palpitations for 20-30 seconds max. It's been looked at a couple of times but there's never been anything conclusive. It all came to a head about a year ago when the occasional palpitations didn't stop after 30 seconds. I was feeling dizzy and clammy. I didn't think it was a heart attack but I wasn't going to mess around, I woke my wife and told her to call an ambulance. They quickly determined it wasn't a heart attack (the medic suggested it was a panic attack) and later in the hospital after several tests they also concluded that they couldn't find anything wrong.

So I was sent back home, but things seemed to be worse... I was trying to sleep but every time my heart skipped a beat then thumped hard (almost to compensate) I would literally jump, my body would spasm as if someone had given me a shock. I went back to hospital and stayed overnight for observation. It was there that someone FINALLY explained to me what an eptopic (sp?) beat was, that an occasional missed beat or weird beat is relatively normal and nothing to worry about.

From that point on it was a huge weight lifted off my shoulders. I realised that a lot of it was in my subconsious mind, the stress levels (and therefore the reaction) were increased by me freaking out about it. After a day or two things settled down and since then I might only notice an irregular beat a few times a week.

I don't know if it's going to be that simple for you but I urge you to work on the stress related part, see if you can talk to someone who can explain things and reassure you, perhaps look at relaxation techniques.

Typing out text like this 2 years ago would have made me very nervous and my heart would have been going crazy.

Good luck!

[DirtyDanza]

if you snagged 100 guys 50 would have some sort of a murmur (mvp) I have a murmur and I compete in mma hardcore.... I went through the same thing a while ago man... now what I do when I feel the skip or (stop it seems) I just hit my chest and laugh and say " uh oh jump start" then go about my biz...

if you wanna go to the gym bro I do lvac all the time sometimes 2 times a day....

I know the feeling though.. it sucks ass pipe...

[XPorn]

I'm a pro at them.

2 hospital stays...ambulance ride......etc....etc....etc...

Hit me when I was 27 or so...and cleared up when I was about 30. My brother is 3 yrs younger and when he hit 27 BAM...exact same thing....same EKG....everything...and his stopped at 29....

They suck...after a while they cause panic attacks...I used to have to leave meetings for really no reason other than getting teh fuck outta there!! And luckily its not an issue now. So look towards the future...they will clear up....

38 now..and get an odd beat once and a while and doesn't matter ;-)

Bo

[NetHorse]

Eat healthy, exercise and do breathing exercises.

[DavieVegas]

Thanks guys! Ya everything i hope gets better as i get older. i heard it was something in your twenties you deal with more. Danza, which lvac do you go to? I wanna get back into the gym but I wanna hit the boxing type of cardio/fighting. Not so much just running on a treadmill etc. Im use to being a athlete.

[Viewfinder]

If you want to take the edge off the symptoms, supplement the following:
Vitamin C (at least 1,000mg/day) - helps to control stress hormones
Magnesium (about 400mg/day) - muscle relaxant and vasodilator
Fish Oil - reduces inflammation in the body and regulates the heartbeat
Lecithin Granules (1-2 tablespoons/day) - helps to keep your neurotransmitters in balance

I would also throw in a good multi-vitamin/mineral that contains plenty of B vitamins, if you're not already taking one. MVPS is very closely tied to anxiety disorders. Exercise, adequate sunlight, and a healthy diet which minimizes stimulants (like caffeine) all have strong anti-anxiety effects. Last but not least, get plenty of sleep (8-9 hours, if you can). Much good luck.

[rowan]

^ In addition to the above, it may help to figure out if there are any activities or foods which trigger episodes. I found that a particular brand of iced tea (?!) made my heart race and therefore made me more conscious of it (which of course elevated the stress levels, leading to other things happening). Now that I'm over it I can drink it again, but things like coke or sprite still have an obvious effect.

[TidalWave]

How are they able to tell exactly how many beats were bad out of the total in a 24hr period?

Our hearts have a logging feature enabled?

[spunkmaster]

I had the same problem for 25 years and it sucks. I also had to get cardio shocked one time and another time they sent me to the ICU for three days. What finally worked was Fish Oil, a Calcium Blocker and a Beta Blocker.

Every time I get an EKG they think I'm having a heart attack because it look like I am but it's just normal for me.

The docs told me about 10 years and 100 pounds ago "Not" to exercise because it would kill me.

There is a 24 hour monitor they can hook up to you that will show exactly how many beats were bad out of the total in a 24hr period. Every time I've wore it everything was normal ?

The beta blocker is the magic bullet !

[POed-poster]

Originally Posted by DavieVegas

I just had some and almost passed out. I have been to a cardiologist and Im fine. He says its a slight case of mitral valve prolapse but its benign and nothing to worry about. Plus out of 100,000 heart beats in 24 hours i only had 300 irregular. MY dad and uncle in the past have had electrical issues but they are still alive and fine today. Just sucks dealing with it. Causes anxiety and panic attacks at times also. Doctors tell me and I have read all about it. Anyway, share if you experience this also. Im 29. I heard its bad in your 20's. I have haad it for 4 years now.

Wow! I can definitely relate. I had quadruple bypass surgery in July and am still recovering. I don't have the same thing that you have, but most palpitations are not serious, but if your symptoms are due to an arrhythmia, it is best that you keep seeing your doctor. I'll send positive thoughts your way.

[Shoplifter]

Cut down on the blow.

[Barefootsies]

Yep. Very.

When I was drinking, I used to get them all the time. I would even go into B-Fib a day or two after a bender and would have to go to the ER and get cardio-verted to get back on a normal rhythm.

I remember being terrified the first half dozen or so times. But I eventually got to the point where I could control my adrenaline, and still can now. For like when I go on a roller coaster or something. You learn to calm yourself down after enough times. I remember sitting in a waiting room HOURS before I would get cardioverted and you are in a panic, cold sweats, and mind is racing.

It is easily one of the most unnerving things ever.

[DirtyDanza]

Originally Posted by DavieVegas

Thanks guys! Ya everything i hope gets better as i get older. i heard it was something in your twenties you deal with more. Danza, which lvac do you go to? I wanna get back into the gym but I wanna hit the boxing type of cardio/fighting. Not so much just running on a treadmill etc. Im use to being a athlete.

I hit all of them...


I have all the gear you can dream of for boxing cardio dood... I can run you through mit drills that will have you gasping for air just let me know whenever you want to...

I also do silly plyometrics ... ill run a lap, then abs till I can't then back to running again.. then shoulders then back to running....

I got some cool little deals I do... anytime you want to go dood just let me know

[Davidstinator]

Pics or it didn't happen. Similar thing Happened to me a couple months ago too.

I felt anxious & panic , but had no reason to. I work out; and was about to go for a walk to ease the anxiety; strapped on the heart monitor, and Heart Rate was 155.

I checked my BP, and that was normal; but pulse didn't go down after 20 minutes.

So, I went to the clinic, they said I was in fibrulation, and called the ambulance.

after a couple hours of monitoring; still no change - they sent down the cardiologist.

They did a sonogram of my heart, and explained the process of re-setting the beat via the de-fibrulator.

So, they had to take one more look at my heart to ensure there were no clots; they did that by sticking some probe down my throat. They shot me up with Propyphil (the same drug MJ died from) and re-started my heart.

When I woke up, I found some pics on my phone & had a good laugh.

The final diagnoses was Atrial Fibrulation - fairly common.

I think that I did drink a bit the night before which may have had something to do with it.

Good luck!

[fatfoo]

I find that when I get aroused by a woman by heart starts beating faster. I guess a lot have experienced that.

[Huggles]

Originally Posted by Davidstinator

Pics or it didn't happen. Similar thing Happened to me a couple months ago too.

I felt anxious & panic , but had no reason to. I work out; and was about to go for a walk to ease the anxiety; strapped on the heart monitor, and Heart Rate was 155.

I checked my BP, and that was normal; but pulse didn't go down after 20 minutes.

So, I went to the clinic, they said I was in fibrulation, and called the ambulance.

after a couple hours of monitoring; still no change - they sent down the cardiologist.

They did a sonogram of my heart, and explained the process of re-setting the beat via the de-fibrulator.

So, they had to take one more look at my heart to ensure there were no clots; they did that by sticking some probe down my throat. They shot me up with Propyphil (the same drug MJ died from) and re-started my heart.

When I woke up, I found some pics on my phone & had a good laugh.

The final diagnoses was Atrial Fibrulation - fairly common.

I think that I did drink a bit the night before which may have had something to do with it.

Good luck!

How much did that cost?

[DavieVegas]

Ya wow. My grandma had her heart stopped and re-started again like you did. I have not needed that yet. Im sure as i get older i might arggg. Sorry for that experience

[Davidstinator]

Originally Posted by Huggles

How much did that cost?

No idea yet...

I haven't seen a bill.

And I may not... I went to the VA Clinic b/c I have "service connected" disability, and they sent me to the hospital via ambulance. So, this might be on the taxpayer dime (sorry).

[DavieVegas]

Glad it wont cost you much if at all...Feeling better? Any more episodes?

[roly]

Originally Posted by DavieVegas

Yup you nailed it. I get tons of skips and it feels like my heart almost stops, then goes again by it slowing down. Scary thing is man, is now that i think of it constantly and get them as well, I have a hard time sleeping because im always paying attention to my heart beat etc. It drives me mad. Its true that your brain can do some very powerful things.

i know just how you feel, i was suffering from occasional flutters sometimes accomponied with a minor stabbing pain in my back or a feeling that my heart was jumping in my chest. the doctor gave me a little heart monitor that i had to wear for a week, and just my luck i didn't get any during that time. an echocardiogram showed everything seemed normal too. the doctors said it could be stress related and nothing to worry about, although at the time i didn't think i was stressed but now at particulary stressful times it does seem to re-occur. although i know it's now probably stress it still freaks me out when it happens.

[DavieVegas]

Ya, i had the monitor also and stress brings it on big time...

[Nysus]

It's probably anxiety related, especially if exercise helps it.

I would suggest some intense yoga. You'll survive the yoga even though it will be brutal, and you'll make yourself more relaxed afterward, and the time spent doing the yoga is pretty meditative as well and will help with anxiety / emotion that's built up and blocked and that your mind isn't allowing you to see.

I'd suggest some hot yoga / Bikram yoga. 90 minute class in a room heated to 105 degrees + it usually gets hotter. Do it 5 times before you write it off. Can hit me up if you have more questions about it..

[A-n-D-r-E-S]

Heart palpitations sucks, it happen to me every once in a while and they scare the shit out of me... I know you are fine but be careful anyway...

[Huggles]

You fags need to man up and start doing some exercise and shit. Sitting at your desks will only make your muscles smaller, cock softer, and voices higher.

( Also wallet fatter I suppose, haha! )

[DavieVegas]

trail and error haha...more money or better shape..right noe better shape is in my best interest