Hi everyone,
I am 18 and was just diagnosed with SVT, but have not found my specific symptoms on any websites that I've looked at. I would love to see if any of you that know you have SVT have these similar specific symptoms, for my own peace of mind.
Here are my symptoms:
My SVT episodes only happen when I am exercising. I can always tell when SVT is about to happen, as I feel that my heart is somehow "jumping" in my throat. It starts very suddenly, and feels like my heart is beating very rapidly in my throat. I get very anxious when this happens, and kind of feel like I'm floating, somehow detached from what's going on (but still aware and able to think, talk, act pretty much the same--if in a social situation, and know where I am). My episodes normally last between 5-10 minutes, and I usually just put my head between my knees and take deep breaths. Each episode ends with a pain in my head (most likely blood rushing to my head--Does anyone else feel this at the end of an episode?), and again just as they start, they end very suddenly.
I would also like to add that I have never fainted, and have probably had in total 15 episodes. They have become more frequent as I've gotten older, but only maybe 2 per year.
Please let me know if your symptoms are similar, as all I've been able to find on websites is that SVT symptoms include: chest discomfort, pounding pulse/ racing or fluttering feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, sweating, etc. I feel all of these except chest discomfort--does anyone else not feel pain in their chest? I have also noticed that these symptoms do not contain things like the feeling when I know it's about to start, or the pain in my head at the end.
Also, I have had 3 EKG's and a stress test, so know that my heart rate is normal. But, one of my friends was just diagnosed with Long QT syndrome, and although I know the disease is generally found on EKG's, I want to make sure that having 3 EKG's and stress test is enough to tell that I don't have Long QT syndrome. Otherwise, I'd like to have a genetic test done.
Thanks so much for your help!