PVCs

[kcossich]

Thanks to a doctor's answer to a previous post about my chest pain, my family dr. has diagnosed me with costochondritis and I am finally starting to feel better; however, in the past few weeks, I have begun to have some PVCs. Can stress cause PVCs to happen?  My father died unexpectedly on Dec. 22 and both my brother and I have had episodes of PVCs (I am 31 and he is 29).  I also had a baby 5 weeks before my father died, so I have been under some addition stress! We have never had PVCs before.  The only reason I know that I'm having them is because my brother is a nurse and told me what they feel like.  Both of us have had treadmill stress tests and I have had a Thallium stress test, which all came back normal.  How do you cope with PVCs?  Is there any deep breathing technique that can help with them? Is just de-stressing enough to make them go away?  I usually have 1 every other day, but yesterday, I had 4, and I got a little worried.  Thank you!

[rick1234]

Ooooops!  I meant that last quetion for you and not lynn.  Was just curious to see how you are dealing with this after so many years.  Do you have anything serious wrong or is it just a benign PVC thing?  Even though mine are random and benign, I understand when you say you "didn't feel right".  Not sure if that is physical or in our heads sometimes. Either way, it is not a pleasant feeling to live with.

rick

[StuntDouble]

Thanks again everyone,

The thing is, I've had these "flutters" many time before, but this is the first time I've had symptoms of extreme dizzyness afterward.  It's discomforting because I'm afraid I'll have to sacrifice my active lifestyle; Mtn Bike Racing, Wakeboarding, Snowboarding, Back Country Hiking.  I even changed my vacation plans to be closer to civilization!  I hope my fears are unfounded.  

Thanks and God Bless

Lynn

[rick1234]

I'm sure what you are going through can be very scary.  I've had these PVC'S and they can be hell.  My advice is to get checked out by a cardioligist to rule out any possible problems. for now, try eating 6 smaller meals during the day and eating fruit in between.  try to stay away from foods that will spike your sugar.  eat complex carbs and stay clear of candy and chocolate and caffeine.

good luck!

rick

[Jodie]

You had a little flutter that caught you off guard.  That was real.  All your symptms after that were a result of panic from that flutter.  I used to go though that all the time.  You can make yourself feel really "wierd" just from standing at attention waiting for this next flutter. You are doing the right thing by going to the doctor, however I am sure you will be fine.  I know that bird wing flutter well.  If you were able to get out of a car in case you needed help, that was panic.  Don't let it rule your life.  I felt that same flutter when I was 17.  I am now 37 and I let it consume me for too many years.  I was dizzy, off balance and just "didn't feel right".  I was waiting for something bad to happen and because of this I kept right on feeling bad.  Good luck at the doctor.  You will be fine!

[StuntDouble]

First of all, Thanks to everyone who has shared.

Here's my story, I'm a 38 yr. old father of three;

I'm driving through town (shopping for Easter) with my 10 yr. old son, I get a flutter in my chest that feels like a bird is trying to leave my chest cavity.  This feeling makes me give a little cough.  Shortly thereafter I get extreme feeling of passing out, I pull the car to the side of the road and panic a little, actually getting out of the car in case I have to flag down someone to assist me!  The dizzyness subsides somewhat, but I'm still out of sorts, so to speak.  I drive home whereupon I still feel dizzy.  Worried that I might be having a heart attack, I call 911, go to ER, for EKG, Bloodwork, etc.  I was admitted for overnight observation.  The EKG /tests showed nothing out of the ordinary.  Now I am feeling anxiety due to the fact that I don't know when this could happen again.  I have a follow up visit with my DR. this week and will ask for a stress test and glucose tolerance test.  Any dizzyness or feelings of losing conscienceness? I still feel a little dizzy after two days; I feel that something is just not right with my health.  Help!

Thanks, and God Bless you all,

Lynn

[JR]

you might try looking up PSVT on this forum