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Pulsatile Tinnitus
I realize this is off my usual subject of my ablation but it does have an effect. My last post got me a lot of feedback on anxiety and too much attention to one's heartbeat. Well, I do not even have to physically take my pulse as I can hear it coursing day and night in my ears, especially my left ear so I can just count it by listening. This was evident the minute I came awake after my ablation 2 months ago so it of course, has been going on for two months now. Prior to ablation, I was never aware of my heartbeat unless I acutally took my pulse. Anyway, because it would be so much better for my anxiety, it would be nice if I were not aware of this heartbeat day in and day out. So I went on the internet to find a cure, thinking it might be an inner ear problem. All I could find out was that it could be serious, such as an aotic anurysm (sp) or something like that. Well, I don't want to think that is the case and it would take an MRI to diagnois that one. I don't have earwax, so was wondering if this is a question I should pose to my EP? Guess I'd rather look folish here then to my doctor firtst. Question: Could this pulsating tinnitus be from the ablation in any way, form or style? If I could resolve this noise in my ears I think I would be much less anxious because I would not be continually aware of my heart rate. Or do I have to go to the expense of an ear, nose, and throat doctor to solve this one? I am so sick and tired of hearing this noise all the time. It's hard to relax as much as I would like to. Any input very welcome and thanks in advance.
I can relate to the anxiety of palpitations. I suffered from anxiety/panic attacks for years and they are awful. However, I would rather have panic attacks than palpitations.
I don't get panic attacks anymore for nothing, only when I get palps. I get to the point where I am so depressed and easily irritated (not good when you have three kids).
The palps I worry about the most are the ones that feel like electrical shocks going up my chest to my throat and the ones that produce sharp pains.
I just can't seem to get it through my head that these things are benign. I really can't believe it. And, I am terrified to exercise because I get flutters. I know I need to keep healthy by exercising, but I can't make myself do it.
Does anyone experience the same type of palps as me?
Does anyone know of some kind of pschotherapy or whatever that works in controlling anxiety when palps happen?
Any info would be more than appreciated!
I don't get panic attacks anymore for nothing, only when I get palps. I get to the point where I am so depressed and easily irritated (not good when you have three kids).
The palps I worry about the most are the ones that feel like electrical shocks going up my chest to my throat and the ones that produce sharp pains.
I just can't seem to get it through my head that these things are benign. I really can't believe it. And, I am terrified to exercise because I get flutters. I know I need to keep healthy by exercising, but I can't make myself do it.
Does anyone experience the same type of palps as me?
Does anyone know of some kind of pschotherapy or whatever that works in controlling anxiety when palps happen?
Any info would be more than appreciated!
Anti-depressants
I would like to know if there is an anti-depressant one can take that won't affect the heart. My cardiologist said he usually recommends paroxetine but my doctor tells me that you cannot stop this suddenly once you have been on it a while - something I would definitely want to do if it set off my palpitations as I understand this drug is known to do. My palpitations are very easily triggered, coffee, alcohol, etc. are all no-no's for me, my cardiologist said he was quite amazed as the slightest thing triggered them during the EP study. I only take the occasional valium to help me during tricky periods and I think an anti-depressant would probably be very helpful for me if I could just find one!
That's me over and out now!
Happy New Year from me in Great Britain.
Linda 123
I would like to know if there is an anti-depressant one can take that won't affect the heart. My cardiologist said he usually recommends paroxetine but my doctor tells me that you cannot stop this suddenly once you have been on it a while - something I would definitely want to do if it set off my palpitations as I understand this drug is known to do. My palpitations are very easily triggered, coffee, alcohol, etc. are all no-no's for me, my cardiologist said he was quite amazed as the slightest thing triggered them during the EP study. I only take the occasional valium to help me during tricky periods and I think an anti-depressant would probably be very helpful for me if I could just find one!
That's me over and out now!
Happy New Year from me in Great Britain.
Linda 123
Guess what - we've crossed again!!
My father did have heart problems - angina - he died finally of a heart attack but also had cancer. My brother had Down's Syndrome (he was adorable).
I can't remember my father ever complaining of palpitations.
I've had my palpitations since I was a teenager (I'm 47 now), the cardio that did my EP study said I had scar tissue in the right atrium which he thought was down to an Asian flu I had when I was around 16, He referred me onto another cardiologist as the scar tissue was in a tricky area to ablate. The second cardiologist I saw wasn't too sure about the scar tissue and said it might be something else which he explained to me but I can't remember what he said. He also said he thinks it is a possibility that I may have been born with an accessory pathway in my heart that has developed into something else with the passing of time. A recent ECG I had revealed "an enlarged left atrium" - this was news to me as it has never showed up before.
I am very sorry if you have a history of HCM in the family - I am not too familiar with this condition - is there treatment for it?
Best Wishes to you, Linda
My father did have heart problems - angina - he died finally of a heart attack but also had cancer. My brother had Down's Syndrome (he was adorable).
I can't remember my father ever complaining of palpitations.
I've had my palpitations since I was a teenager (I'm 47 now), the cardio that did my EP study said I had scar tissue in the right atrium which he thought was down to an Asian flu I had when I was around 16, He referred me onto another cardiologist as the scar tissue was in a tricky area to ablate. The second cardiologist I saw wasn't too sure about the scar tissue and said it might be something else which he explained to me but I can't remember what he said. He also said he thinks it is a possibility that I may have been born with an accessory pathway in my heart that has developed into something else with the passing of time. A recent ECG I had revealed "an enlarged left atrium" - this was news to me as it has never showed up before.
I am very sorry if you have a history of HCM in the family - I am not too familiar with this condition - is there treatment for it?
Best Wishes to you, Linda
I really feel for you glassheart. I battle with anxiety everyday of my life. It is easy to say "stop worrying with every little thing and go on" but with people that truely battle with panic and anxiety those are just what they are.... JUST WORDS. I have had a echocardiogram...ekg... numerous trips to the ER with my heart racing and the echo showed everything is fine. I try to tell myself that... but when something is going on with your heart and you add a anxiety disorder on top of it ... it is pure chaos! I have palpitations and my heart races and pounds my chest so hard I'm sure it will burst. Hence the trips to the ER. I take xanax for my anxiety... but I don't like taking it everyday since it is a highly addictive drug. I was referred to a cardiologist yesterday because I have like a burning, inflammation kind of pain in my chest and arm. I also have muscle spasms in my left arm. It almost feels like the area over my heart is "bruised" or something. It isn't the crushing, squeezing pain that I hear of with heart attacks. If anyone would have any idea what might be going on with me I would really appreciate the input. It very well could be mostly anxiety with me but the moderate pain I feel in my chest and left arm are real. If the echo was clear... any ideas? Or are there any conditions that might mimic heart problems? I would like for a doctor just to give me a possible answer... something ya know... even if it is anxiety. Oh and I find prayer helps my anxiety alot. God bless you all.
ALL HAVE A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!
ALL HAVE A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!
We've just crossed posts again! I do try not to obsess about my heart, to be honest when it's not misbehaving and I'm on a 'good patch' I don't think too much about it.
When the palpitations are active I am very, very, frightened. I personally find it impossible not to be.
Sorry again about my earlier post :)
Best Wishes
When the palpitations are active I am very, very, frightened. I personally find it impossible not to be.
Sorry again about my earlier post :)
Best Wishes
hey hank, how have u been? good i hope.
i wasnt sure about it, so i figured id ask. Why does that happen? ive heard of it before I think (Hank Gathers??)
thats kind of scary. thats what i worry about all the time my heart beating so fast its just going to stop:(
take care and happy new year:)
Pan
i wasnt sure about it, so i figured id ask. Why does that happen? ive heard of it before I think (Hank Gathers??)
thats kind of scary. thats what i worry about all the time my heart beating so fast its just going to stop:(
take care and happy new year:)
Pan
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