PVC's driving me mad. - Heart Disorders Message Board

jenn.e · 12-14-2005, 09:01 PM

Today I was driving on the highway when I had a bad bout of PVC's. It got so bad I had to pull off the road and get out of the car. I really felt like I was going to pass out, my vision was going and everything. I am pretty used to pvc's, I have had them for years, but when I get these "attacks", I get really scared. The beats have no rythym at all, and I go in and out of svt in a matter of seconds. Its so scary. The whole episode only lasts 10 seconds, but when you're on the verge of passing out, 10 seconds is a long time! Anyway, I guess Im just complaining. Take care.

Timber · 12-15-2005, 07:48 AM

I know how you feel. It's annoying and a little scary.

tnmomofive · 12-15-2005, 09:14 AM

oh jenn i get that also i can be sitting talking to someone and then my heart will feel like it drops or something and it skips and things for several seconds my usual responce has been to stand up quickly and breathe deep not sure if it helps or not lol but its like an instant reaction much like you stopping and getting out of your vehicle.i guess its a fight or flight responce pvc's are really weird sometimes and scarey

MrsPM · 12-15-2005, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by tnmomofive

oh jenn i get that also i can be sitting talking to someone and then my heart will feel like it drops or something and it skips and things for several seconds my usual responce has been to stand up quickly and breathe deep not sure if it helps or not lol but its like an instant reaction much like you stopping and getting out of your vehicle.i guess its a fight or flight responce pvc's are really weird sometimes and scarey

The same thing happens to me on occasion. I also react by standing up quickly and moving around. I don't know if it actually helps or if it's psychological.

bgregory · 12-26-2005, 06:59 PM

I know all about PVC's and the unbearable feeling of helplessness that comes along with them! I was just told less than 2 wks. ago that is what I am experiencing. I saw my family Doc several times for "anxiety." When the meds weren't working, and these things would come out of nowhere, I decided to take my health into my own hands and insisted on seeing a cardiologist. He did an EKG and told me I had PVC's, and seemed very unconcerned. Obviously he has never had to experience these, especially on a DAILY BASIS!! Sometimes they last all day, for up to 8 days or more in a ROW!! I was sure I was dying of heart failure! Sometimes I can't even leave the house because they are so severe and scary! I'm sure worrying about them and obsessing is only making them worse, but I can't help it! They are interfering with my every day activities and even work! The Heart Doc put me on a beta blocker, which slowed my heart rate from about 84 BPM to about 64 BPM, but the palpitations are still there! I know how awful these things can be, and I don't understand why they just started out of nowhere one day! He said I've probably always had them, but I wasn't symptomatic! He also said I will probably ALWAYS have them, apparently they don't just go away!!