mom of 3 with heart palps

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Registered: 02-06-2006
mom of 3 with heart palps
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Fri, 10-06-2006 - 1:12pm
I am a 25 year old female. Maybe I just have a sensitive heart or something…..Ever since I started having panic attacks back in 2003, I ‘ve become more aware of what my heart does. For awhile back when the panic started, my heart would race up to 150-160 without any exertion. That stopped. Sometimes it’ll hop up a little depending on whether or not I’ve eaten, caffeine etc But what I feel is a skip or thump or weird flutter feeling, almost like it’s having a hard time pumping or there’s something stuck in there for a second. Back in 2003 I had a 30 day holter monitor, numerous EKG’s and an ultrasound of my heart. All came back normal so they say. I had sinus tachycardia and some PVC’s and PAC’s. It comes and goes but I can’t seem to find a pattern in it or link these palpitations to anything. I’ve seen the doc since then many times regarding my heart. Different doctors and different opinions and they all pretty much say the same thing. Don’t drink caffeine, smoke and try not to pay attention to them. “we would only be worried if you passed out or something” Well of course that hasn’t happened. Has anyone had similar experiences and if so what were you diagnosed with or what did your Dr say to you to do about them or why they happen. In my mind somewhere I know they can be normal but it is just very scary when it happens. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank You,
Leah
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Registered: 03-11-2004
Fri, 10-06-2006 - 1:58pm

Hi, Leah! We are so happy that you posted. You are NOT alone. Heart palps have been discussed many times. If you put that into the advanced search above, I'm sure you'll get many back posts.


I have experienced much the same. In fact, laying on my left side @ night makes me more aware of them. Turning to the right helps. I have had testing, too & all is AOK. I quit smoking 19 years ago, drink only 1/2 cup of java a day & try to get plenty of sleep. If I break my rules or am stressed to the max, I have a return of the palps. When that happens, I do refocus my thoughts on another subject. I keep busy physically & mentally. I remind myself that my heart is just fine. That the anxiety won't harm me in anyway. I never take my pulse because that keeps me too focused on my heart.


I hope that you'll find the support you need here. Post anytime with questions or concerns. Check out our *coping tips & tricks* folder below. You can find some great ways to deal with stress

 

 


 



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Registered: 05-27-2003
Fri, 10-06-2006 - 8:57pm

hi leah,


when i first started having panic attacks i had a similar experience.

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Registered: 07-08-2005
Fri, 10-06-2006 - 9:04pm

hey hun,

Like Heather, I have no great wisdom that will break through your feelings. And as you can see from the post I just made, I get them pretty bad. So I'm right there with you. All I can tell you is that if you've been cleared, then trust your docs. A lot of times palpitations are benign. Just extremely disturbing. Here on the board you will find a lot of coping tips and tricks, and a lot of helpful ladies willing to listen. Lot's of ((((((hugs)))))))

Ashley

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Registered: 07-16-2006
Fri, 10-06-2006 - 9:41pm
I just went through this all in the past few months. You are fine. When you worry, adrenaline is released and it gives you these heart symptoms and other symptoms. Once you relax, maybe get a rx for some xanax, and stop thinking about your heart it will get better. If you look on heart forums you wil see MANY people with anxiety worrying about their hearts. Accept that you are ok and try to relax. I was sure that the heart Dr.s missed something with me and I was the one exception and something was really wrong. Have you tried any antidepressants. Helps a lot when things get out of control! Sometimes you have anxiety and you don't even know it. That was me worryig all of the time and then wondering why I felt so bad and had tachycardias and such. Now they are gone and I only get palpitations when I drink too much coffee and then I take a 1/2 xanax if it freaks me out!