pvcs..argh!

[wendy111975]

Ok guys, I'm going on month4 of BAD pvcs. When I say bad, i mean a couple good hours then sometimes 13 per min lasting hours! Trying not to go back to the doc...raised my cardizem to 180mg last time and took me off toporol and of course raised the anxiety meds. What i have a question about is we always say pvcs are normal in a structurally normal heart. I have a bicuspid arortic valve..does that mean i should bem
ore concerned?

[MichelleP_3811]

In a structurally normal heart pvcs and pacs are not considered dangerous because the heart can tolerate them well and it is not likely you will fall into a fatal rhythm.  That doesn't make them any easier to deal with if you have them badly but the less you stress about them the less they will bother you.  Your stomach may be a big culprit.  Try taking some antacids after you eat and see if it helps lessen the amount of ectopics you get.  As well try to eat smaller meals.  Exercising may help you tolerate them more but I do notice if I push myself too hard (straining myself) it can make them worse but exercise is always good to help your heart deal better with anything that is going on.  Just watch pushing too hard.  Then easier said then done but do try and work on your stress.  Stress is a big contributor as well.  

In any event, rather than think of them as dangerous beats just try to think of them as extra beats.  They really are just some extra beats popping in for who knows what reason but they are not dangerous to you.  The more you focus on them the more you will notice them.  So just do your best to not let them take over your life.  They don't deserve all your attention.  Your heart is a very strong resilient muscle that can handle a lot and keep on ticking quite well.  Trust your heart and your doctors and just do your best to live a heart healthy lifestyle and you may never need worry about your heart.  One last thing I will mention is that though bp meds help some people they actually make things worse for others.  If you ever notice an increase in palps after a change in meds inform your doctors and they can try adjusting the dose or try a different med.  Best of luck getting a handle on these and keep us posted on how you are.

[heartfluttersflyawayplz]

glad your having a better day . I am going in the morning to have a echo of heart just to make sure nothing changed with my heart, since I am getting them so often and so long

have not had any since a week ago but when they come they last for hours like all day and its driving me nutts lol, so we will see what echo shows prayers it shows no change and a good heart , I HAD A STRESS TEST IN AUG OF 2013  SO AFTER THER TEST I GUESS I WILL JUST HAVE TO SAY HEARTS HEALTHY AND , JUST TRY TO LIVE WITH THEM. . PRAYERS FOR YOU THAT YOURS ARE LESS.  sorry for caps my big finger hit it and I not know it and don't want type this all over lol

[wendy111975]

Thank you for your reply! All my tests have come back with good results and the bicuspid valve is operating good. I am going to be asking a lot more questions this March when I see the card. doc again. They seem to make it all so nonchalant like this is no biggy. But these pvcs cannot be any worse!! So little is known as to the cause, it drives me crazy! I have started potassium, magnesium, fish oil and vit. D. My family doc just did a work up and all is perfect, even my thyroid. I was so hoping she would find something..just to be able to say THAT'S IT!!  But no such luck. Also have a apt scheduled for an electro-card doc but not until April :( I guess its the waiting game for me right now. Thank you all for your support!

[wendy111975]

thank you so for your reply! today was a better day...so far lol I haven't eaten since this morning because I know that when I do ...here they will come!! I have been working 3rd shift 4 days a week and I know that is not helping my sleep situation, in addition to four kids and a husband...whew! The Doc keeps asking about my stress level, but what do you do?? Life is life I got to keep going, but Good Lord these stupid things drag me down soo badly : ( I'm so sorry your in the same boat as I am, but relived that I'm not alone! Prayers, of course!

[heartfluttersflyawayplz]

Hey, I. Know what your going threw, I have pacs for hours on hours last weds I had them for 12 hours

Sometimes they are ever other heart beat, so yes no fun

Than they go away and none till they hit  again might be 9 days or longer it's driving me crazy

So I am in same boat, have had them for 30 years but never this bad or this many hours, prayers for us lol

[achillea]

A bicuspid aortic valve may or may not cause trouble.  It depends on what your stress test and cardiac echo show.  Have you had those done, and if so, what were the results?

You need to know if the valve is opening and shutting well.  If it is, then it is less likely to be a factor in PVCs.  It is leaky and you are getting much back flow ("regurgitation"), then it could be playing a role.

Talk to your doc.

[wendy111975]

I guess no ones around to comment :( still suffering..been to the doc, gonna try to up the cardizam and see if that helps. Cant see the cardiologist till March 10th. made an app. with the electro-cardio doc, but cant see him till April. Gonna be a long road with maybe no answers. Just never had them this constant for soo long!! 4 months with (after eating especially) 15 to 20 per min lasting hours..argh!! I am miserable!