STOPPING SVT ATTACKS........

[sb786]

Hi everyone,
As some of you know i was diagnosed with SVT 7 months ago but i have been having episodes since i was about 13 yrs old.
The other day i had a short svt attack at night. Before laying down i could feel alot of discomfort and pressure in my chest. When the attack started i sat up and had an urge to belch (disgusting i know!) As soon i belched the svt stopped in its tracks!!! Usually they last for a minimum of 15 mins but this time it stopped in about a minute!
Has any other svt sufferer experienced this?? What other techniques do you find actually work??
Thanks x

[racer65]

this really does work... i had a 2 hour attack this morning and simply could not stop it with usual methods.... i had to call the ambulance who tried a couple of things.  Then they upended me on the bed into a semi headstand position and got me to blow really hard into a syringe for the pressure... 15 seconds did the trick and man was i relieved!  after 2 hours of beating 240 a minute i was kinda exhausted.
So do give this one a try cos it worked for me. :)

[nikkihar22]

Doing a handstand stops it instantly. It makes the blood rush to your heart so your heart grts the amount it needs without beating 150 beats a minute. Do it up against a wall and have someone hold your legs up.

[Becktress]

I am 45 years old. Have endured SVT episodes since I was 11 yrs old. Im not over weight, and I exercise daily. 2 years ago, I was hit with breast cancer, and since my cancer removal double masectomy w reconstruction surgery, my heart has doubled the episodes. One Cardiologist told me to keep the heart walls clear from fat build up. In other words, eat right and stay fit helps. Try any or all of the remedies that I have found helpful, such as:
1. Lay down flat in a hard surface, like the floor or if it happens while you are driving, pull over and lay in the back seat.
2. Breathe deeply and relax yr mind, dont panic
3. Put yr arms above yr head, and yr legs straight up, it helps bring circulation back to the heart
4. If u take medicine, Chew up yr beta blockers instead of swallowing them
5. Drink an apple juice or any drink high w sugar, no caffeine pls!!!
6. Stay away from caffeine

[Becktress]

I am 45 years old. Have endured SVT episodes since I was 11 yrs old. Im not over weight, and I exercise daily. 2 years ago, I was hit with breast cancer, and since my cancer removal double masectomy w reconstruction surgery, my heart has doubled the episodes. One Cardiologist told me to keep the heart walls clear from fat build up. In other words, eat right and stay fit helps. Try any or all of the remedies that I have found helpful, such as:
1. Lay down flat in a hard surface, like the floor or if it happens while you are driving, pull over and lay in the back seat.
2. Breathe deeply and relax yr mind, dont panic
3. Put yr arms above yr head, and yr legs straight up, it helps bring circulation back to the heart
4. If u take medicine, Chew up yr beta blockers instead of swallowing them
5. Drink an apple juice or any drink high w sugar, no caffeine pls!!!
6. Stay away from caffeine

[del129]

I  had my first SVT in 2006.  I had to go into the hospital to get it stopped with Adenosine.  I was sent home on beta blockers went to a cardiologist for six month at $90 a pop.  Felt like an invalid.  Then I read an article by Dr West and went on some Standard Processing Vitamins he recommended and I didn't have another episode for 6 years.  This year I have had 3 severe ones.  I have had 2 ultrasounds that say my heart is healthy yet I have been diagnosed with CHF.  I am now seeing that first, I start to retain water and my weight goes up then I have an attack.  I had stopped taking the standard processing vitamins because they are expensive, so I reread Dr West's article and  started back on the protocol he recommends.  Look up the symptoms for beriberi.  He had said that it was wet Beriberi and my symptoms match up.  Some of what you all described sounds like the symptoms too.  Beriberi is a vitamin B4  deficiency.  Standard Processing vitamins are whole food vitamins so they do.  Natural Sources:
Brewer's yeast, whole grains (breads and cereals), raw unadulterated honey, bee pollen, royal jelly, propolis, most fresh vegetables, most fresh fruits. It is believed that all complex carbohydrates contain varying amounts of Vitamin B-4 (Adenine). As I understand it, stress eats up your vitamin B's.  I have had a very stressful year, eat white rice and white bread.  It will take about a year for me to recover according to what I have read.  I have faith in it because it worked before and I feel the Lord led me to it.  Since the medical community offers very little hope for CHF it's my best shot. In the meantime, I am still having attacks.  I have also found that Taurine helps to regulate the heart beat.  

[andrea3555]

I get them a lot always have since I can Remember.  Only lately if i drink and hang out late i try to go to sleep and that is when I can't stop them.  Normally i can stop them on my own but not after drinking.  I have been to the Emergency room a lot to get them stopped with Adenson which *****.  This weekend had some wine not a lot but some and around 2am woke up to the fast beat and couldn't stop it it was 197 for along time got it stopped after 2 times of trying the medicine.  Guess drinking is a no no for me.  does anyone else have that problem?