kivyt73
01-21-2009, 12:55 PM
Hi Everyone,
I just need some reassurance. I am 35 years old and I do suffer from pretty bad anxiety. It is usually controlled but has been pretty bad lately I think because I came off birth control pills in October after 10 years. Anyway, I do focus a lot on my heart and have since I was around 20 although I had managed to keep it under control for a while. About a week ago, I was laying in bed and randomly felt my pulse, I then noticed that I had two rapid beats then pause, then two rapid beats, then pause then my heart went back to just beat, beat, beat. This has happened in slightly different variations every night since. About a year ago, I had a full cardiac workup with an ekg, echo, stress test, and stress echo...everything fine just some minor leaky valves. I had also had an echo done back when I was around 20 and no issues. I know that it is probably the hormones and/anxiety but i am having trouble shaking it...I am wondering if I need further testing? Can someone please talk me off the ledge or give some guidance?
Are these considered palpitations? I just don't know because when I had my tests done I was not experiences these weird beats.
I just need some reassurance. I am 35 years old and I do suffer from pretty bad anxiety. It is usually controlled but has been pretty bad lately I think because I came off birth control pills in October after 10 years. Anyway, I do focus a lot on my heart and have since I was around 20 although I had managed to keep it under control for a while. About a week ago, I was laying in bed and randomly felt my pulse, I then noticed that I had two rapid beats then pause, then two rapid beats, then pause then my heart went back to just beat, beat, beat. This has happened in slightly different variations every night since. About a year ago, I had a full cardiac workup with an ekg, echo, stress test, and stress echo...everything fine just some minor leaky valves. I had also had an echo done back when I was around 20 and no issues. I know that it is probably the hormones and/anxiety but i am having trouble shaking it...I am wondering if I need further testing? Can someone please talk me off the ledge or give some guidance?
Are these considered palpitations? I just don't know because when I had my tests done I was not experiences these weird beats.
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marian100
01-24-2009, 11:47 PM
I am not sure what they are. I just recently was treated for atrial fibrillation. That is where the top part of the heart doesn't beat right. It sort of quivers. It isn't fatal but can have some side effects. Mine were tiredness and short of breath. I din't even know I had it until my doctor wanted me to have a check up. I guess what I am trying to say is that not all health issues with the heart are deadly. Hormones definitely play a part. So check with your dr. if you are not feeling better. I don't come to this sight often so if you reply I probably won't get it. Godbless
flyer99
02-02-2009, 07:55 PM
These are probably PVC's. They can be seen on an EKG easily and are not harmful. However, I would see your doctor and he will probably order up an EKG or a holtor monitor. I have these and they are annoying. I just have to learn to live with them. They are very common. But see your doctor just to make sure. Good luck.
Piggot
02-09-2009, 07:57 AM
Hi Everyone,
I just need some reassurance. I am 35 years old and I do suffer from pretty bad anxiety. It is usually controlled but has been pretty bad lately I think because I came off birth control pills in October after 10 years. Anyway, I do focus a lot on my heart and have since I was around 20 although I had managed to keep it under control for a while. About a week ago, I was laying in bed and randomly felt my pulse, I then noticed that I had two rapid beats then pause, then two rapid beats, then pause then my heart went back to just beat, beat, beat. This has happened in slightly different variations every night since. About a year ago, I had a full cardiac workup with an ekg, echo, stress test, and stress echo...everything fine just some minor leaky valves. I had also had an echo done back when I was around 20 and no issues. I know that it is probably the hormones and/anxiety but i am having trouble shaking it...I am wondering if I need further testing? Can someone please talk me off the ledge or give some guidance?
Are these considered palpitations? I just don't know because when I had my tests done I was not experiences these weird beats.
Hi,
This sounds to me like ectopic heart beats which is fairly common but should not be ignored. you should see your G.P. and ask to be referred to a cardiologist. the probable outcome is you will be given beta blockers which will regulate ectopic and irregular heart beats. good luck and good health
I just need some reassurance. I am 35 years old and I do suffer from pretty bad anxiety. It is usually controlled but has been pretty bad lately I think because I came off birth control pills in October after 10 years. Anyway, I do focus a lot on my heart and have since I was around 20 although I had managed to keep it under control for a while. About a week ago, I was laying in bed and randomly felt my pulse, I then noticed that I had two rapid beats then pause, then two rapid beats, then pause then my heart went back to just beat, beat, beat. This has happened in slightly different variations every night since. About a year ago, I had a full cardiac workup with an ekg, echo, stress test, and stress echo...everything fine just some minor leaky valves. I had also had an echo done back when I was around 20 and no issues. I know that it is probably the hormones and/anxiety but i am having trouble shaking it...I am wondering if I need further testing? Can someone please talk me off the ledge or give some guidance?
Are these considered palpitations? I just don't know because when I had my tests done I was not experiences these weird beats.
Hi,
This sounds to me like ectopic heart beats which is fairly common but should not be ignored. you should see your G.P. and ask to be referred to a cardiologist. the probable outcome is you will be given beta blockers which will regulate ectopic and irregular heart beats. good luck and good health