pvc's/ anxiety

You won't die, they are relatively benign, I've got them. I've had them for 5 months, sometimes they're nonexistent and other days I'll get 50, yesterday and today particularly have been rough for me after a two week stretch of having maybe two. I wish I could tell you it gets better, but for me atleast right now, it hasn't.
I know I'm not very much help,
Just know you're not alone!!

Hi blu78 and welcome!

I am sorry to hear that you are experiencing the palpitations currently. This is a common anxiety symptom...and one that is hard to deal with, due to the discomfort and worry they cause.

It is good that you are seeing a cardiologist, so as to rule out any issue that needs to be addressed...

...however, I am pretty confident that you are going to find all is well, and learning coping skills and acceptance of this effect of anxiety will be your next step.

Have you done, or considered therapy...self-help? Both of these treatment options along with the Rx you have can really be a great combination in keeping anxiety levels as low as possible.

I am posting some links below...as well as inviting you to view our entire Resources at the top of the main forum page...



Self Help for PVCs




http://heartpvcs.com/pvc_cures.htm

http://heartpvcs.com/long_term_pvc_cures.htm


Hopefully you find these and the other material of use!

Keep posting with us if you find it helpful. We care, understand...and support it key!

Scaredy Cat

Hi,

I want to chime in and mention you can get a med called a beta blocker that will block heart palps and other physical symptoms of panic. Xanax is great for the anxiety and to calm your body, but a beta blocker can help control your heart rate so you don't have to worry. Here is a link in case you are interested. www.drugs.com/comments/propranolol/for-panic-disorder.html

-Cat

Here's the thing guys, my Dr has told me I have a fast heart rate...but at 115 beats pm were the highest recorded but he said maybe the " fast" heart rate was causing my anxiety..so.he put me on atenolol to control heart rate but it was dropping my blood pressure too low..ughh, so I'm currently tapering down from 25mg of atenolol that he put me on in December ..the pvcs started about a month ago and have gotten worse but I was also tapering down on my xanax hoping I could get completely off but noticed that when I take the whole 1 mg xanax vs half of it ....the pvcs almost stop. 😐 I dont like the idea of relying on these meds... But more than anything I just want to be sure my heart is in good shape...aghhhh * Breathe*

Thank you ..and yes you all have been a great help

I'm 51 and get these. Have had everything checked and it all buckles down to anxiety. Everything is running as it should inside me they said.
As they mentioned above, the coping skills can help with this and therapy, for me, is a must. I never would have suvived all this with out it.
Are you in any type of therapy?