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Double Bass Kicker

My Question is for anyone who would listen. My name is Hamed Khatiz and I am a 16 year old drummer from Sydney. Now, I love using the bass kicker and I always want to have the bass drum tough and noticed in anything I play, but I have recently I have found that my own bass drum is a little too tough and noticable. My kicker (my heart) feels as if it is pumping out of my chest and I can full feel it. It hasn't happened for a while but the last time it happened was massive. I haven't seen a doctor about it because I am worried that if he gives me some mundane answer or simple remedy, I am wasting his time. Sounds stupid, I know, but yeah. My throat also tenses up big time when I am running. Do you know why that is? Not only that but I think I am gettng less fit. Less than 50 metres of jogging and I am practically dying. I am around heaps of smokers, but I didn't think it would have this much of an impact! ?????? Can you please answer my three questions. Especially the first one. Please!!????
P.S. I'm in love with a woman I know won't love me back if I ask her the big question? Is that a cause of massive, noticable heartbeats? Lot of questions of questions in one, thanks guys!
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1398166 tn?1358870523
I had SVT on stage a few times too. (also a drummer)  Usually it was quick to come and go, so it didn't interrupt the set.

Keep playing.

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1124887 tn?1313754891
Hi Hamed!

I think you should see a doctor. He will rule out any normal and common cause for this; my first thought is that he will check your thyroids (as hyperthyroid can give exactly the symptoms you mention), your blood percent, and if you lack any essential vitamins or minerals.

It seems like you are really anxious and stressed, and if you get anxiety attacks during running, that may produce those symptoms too. Do not exercise to test yourself, exercise because it's fun. If you hate jogging, stop jogging and walk instead until you build up a good condition, then start running.

An EKG is also necessary, to see if there are any electrical malfunctions in your heart, but that's unlikely. Don't be afraid that your doc will give you mundane answers, he's a professional. If you don't like your doctor, choose another one.

Of course you should try to avoid cigarette smoke, but it can't have that much of an impact unless you are actually smoking.

Take care, and see your doctor. Good luck with your girlfriend too :)
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