normally healthy but heart is acting funny

[Mariesmith420]

Hi I'm 35year old mother of four I am a smoker but normally my heart is good but the last few years my heart will start beating really hard and fast for about five or six beats then stop all together for about 2seconds then hard for one or two beats and back to normal then 5 minutes late do it again then again all night till I go to sleep I'm never active when this occurs it's always when I'm sitting down and relaxing then other days my heart rate is 107b.p.m.and that's when I'm sitting down and relaxing also I'm wondering if this is something to worry about I don't have a family doctor  just walk in clinics I'll also mention I had a stress related seizure about 8 years ago I don't know if that has anything to do with it please help I'm starting to get worried about it now. And I have 4 children that need me all the way from 14 -5is their ages any advice is good thank you

[MichelleP_3811]

We can't diagnose you online unfortunately.  You really need to see a doctor to have your heart evaluated especially since you had a stress related seizure?  Not sure what that is.  In general though palpitations and skipped beats are usually not a concern in an otherwise healthy heart.  But the heart needs to be evaluated as healthy which it doesn't sound like you have had the tests.  If you can quit smoking that would help your heart.  I know it is hard but my cardiologist said more than my SVT smoking was worse for my heart.  Also try to avoid caffeine, sugars, carbohydrates and heavy meals.  If you have acid reflux try to address that and make sure you are well hydrated.  Dehydration is a big source of higher than normal heart rates and premature beats.  All those things can aggravate premature beats so cutting back may help lessen the amount you get.  Then just try to work on stress and anxiety, maybe try to meditate or do breathing exercises.  When you feel yourself stressing out just try to calm yourself as best you can with deep breathing and see if it helps.  Other than that the best bet is to always be evaluated by a doctor.  Take care.