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Posted 6/17/2017 9:54 AM (GMT 0)
Good morning. Here I sit freaking out, yet again, over my heart. Having had a history of 2 episodes of A-Fib (I knew when it was there) and also PVCs, I check my pulse day and night. I just stopped taking Gabapentin (was on it for 10 days) because it seemed to be making the PVCs worse. Why can't I just relax and enjoy life? I'm driving my husband crazy with all this worry. I see the cardiologist and have an EKG every 6 months, and they have always been normal. A few days ago, I had the flippedy skippedys all day at work, but walked in the front door at home and they stopped. This tells me it's anxiety. My pharmacist thinks it's anxiety. Does anyone else suffer like this? I want to be able to relax and live life!!! Thanks in advance.
Posted 6/17/2017 11:53 AM (GMT 0)
I suffer with this too. You are not alone.

My doctor thinks it's anxiety, so have many others.

I've been tested and so far, nothing found.

It stops me from living the life I could be living. My mind plays tricks on me.
Posted 6/17/2017 12:25 PM (GMT 0)
I'm sorry you go through this too.
Posted 6/17/2017 2:36 PM (GMT 0)
I get these a lot! Sometimes stress and anxiety, others food additives. I have to be fairly careful with what I eat. The PVC's themselves aren't so bad, but I too had an episode of A-fib, and that was AWFUL! I know people live with it 24/7, but I can't even imagine adjusting to that. I also had a history of tachycardia, that has since been corrected (ablation), and the A-fib had come after a bout of tach, but I still worry that the PVC's will end in A-fib at some point. Anyway, hugs and empathy, I get it!
Posted 6/17/2017 2:44 PM (GMT 0)
I get these too.. sugar & caffeine makes it worse.. and stress of course! Hope you are feeling better this is one of the worst feelings I get that come with anxiety I absolutely hate it!
Posted 6/17/2017 3:50 PM (GMT 0)
Hi G.H. and welcome back!

Although I am sorry to hear about your current concerns worries. :/ I know how this feels, but be assured that this is pretty common, and usually completely benign. (besides the worry it causes)

I second and third the diet advice above! Certain foods/drinks, and GERD issues can exacerbate/mimic palps...

...so be sure to rule out any gastro issues while also seeking to manage your anxiety as best you can.

Work the self help from our Resources, (we have links specifically on PVC's!) look into therapy if it is a possibility for you...

...and keep working with your doctor for the right Rx. (a beta blocker?)

With perseverance, you will find the recovery you're looking for...stay encouraged and keep posting!

S.C.
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