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maxx

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Posted 4/10/2007 12:19 AM (GMT 0)

Okay here's my rant: Had appointment last week with cardio, everything was"benign". After suffering from palpitaions for years I decided - enough, I will live my life ignoring them (everyone says they're benign!!!!).

I go to the gym and I swear that my heart "stopped". Is that benign!!! Now I feel like I'm back to square one: worrying, confused and feeling sorry for myself.

Thanks for being there.

MAXX

freezinginAK

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Posted 4/10/2007 3:00 AM (GMT 0)

Ya I get that a lot, don't really know why had all the testing done I think I could have lol but when ever I work out hard or sometimes just sitting around it feels like my heart just kind of flooders (sp) or stops for a few sec and kicks back in and it really stops me in my tracks.

Just got to love this anxiety, 13 years now and still learning

Cowboy up

andwes

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Posted 4/10/2007 1:53 PM (GMT 0)

I've had that "stopping" for years and years....very scary when it happens but my old doc described it as your heart "catching up with itself", whatever THAT means. So don't worry - it won't stop permanently. And sometimes mine does just the opposite - it beats wildly fast for about 10 beats, then goes back to normal - "catching up" again.

Howlyncat

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Posted 4/10/2007 7:17 PM (GMT 0)

Maxx you have heart problems do you not??
I would seriously think about going to your doc right quick as this is prolly more than heart palps
Just my 2 cents

maxx

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Posted 4/10/2007 7:24 PM (GMT 0)

Thanks Lyn, I have had all of the heart tests, and nothing serious has shown. The problem is, do you run every time it happens or learn to ignore them. Thanks Lyn.

Howlyncat

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Posted 4/11/2007 7:06 PM (GMT 0)

I have learnt techniques that help when I get the palps bad like Breathing ,relaxation and some meditation helps as well .....taking the time to know it will not kill you hun it happens to most with a/p
Cognitive behaviour Therapy is another great self help tecnique I have found works for me
I am not taking as many benzos as I use to for sure

Keep us in the loop on how you are doing please
and come here anytime more than welcome

There is a thread from Victoria with great input on the breathing ......

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