Ectopic activity is fairly common and not a concern in an otherwise healthy heart so try not to be scared. Try to think of them as simply some extra heart beats because that is all they are and you heart can handle them jumping in and interrupting the cycle. Some of the big triggers are stomach issues, caffeine, sugary foods or ones high in carbohydrates, dehydration and stress and anxiety. I would say work on stomach issues and watch your diet, drink lots of water and get a handle on stress and anxiety and see if that helps. The worse think you can do is overly worry as that will actually make things worse. If you work out a lot then try to make sure you do a proper warm up and cool down and see if that helps. Unfortunately beyond trying beta blockers there isn't much that is done for them unless you are having upwards of 20,000 or more a day so do your best to manage your symptoms and try to ignore them. Hope you feel better soon.
Hi Michelle,
I believe you are right about stomach issue. For me it is very hard to be on a diet. I am skinny and don't want to loose weight. I feel nauseous very often when I wake up in the morning. Then I am starting to have panic attacks and my heart start palpitations. I am scared to be on medication. Trying to calm down myself. Maybe you know any natural remedies. Thank you for your time and help!
Inna77 - I was diagnosed with SVT at 14 and had two ablations and one EP study by the age of 18. I know the feeling. I have had palpitations from time to time as well, but I believe it is stress/anxiety induced. I know all too well about those triggers and I am the first to recognize saying "just stop thinking about it" only makes you more frustrated and anxious. Having said that, have you tried exercising, yoga, or a therapist? I exercise every day, be it going to the gym, going to yoga class, or just taking a walk in the city for an hour. It'll help you "train" your heart over the long run. Also, what I have started to do is train my mind to recognize "I'm having a panic attack", do something quick to keep my mind off it. The longer I stay in that state of mind, the worst it gets. So I grab the dog to the park immediately, I go take a walk, I ask a co-worker if s/he wants a coffee break, whatever it takes to keep my mind off it. Also, learning breathing exercises also help a great deal not only mentally, but also to bring your heart back to normal rhythm. Slow, steady breaths take the win. I had a panic attack at the airport right before boarding my plane back to the states, and I just sat down, closed my eyes, and started taking deep steady breaths. That's what saved me. Good luck!