This describes my symptoms down to a tee. Apologies for the 1935 language in the full article: "The symptoms are varied but classical-easy fatigue under mental or physical exertion, rapid exhaustion,...
This is a nice article with lots of insightful responses at the end. Please read it before it disappears off the front page: http://www.irishhealth.com/index.html?level=4&id=4454 I had no idea...
Hi lcr319, Have you tried drinking yogurt? As a short term fix I tried this twice a day, and it certainly calmed things down. You might also want to think about the foods you eat and when you eat...
Hi Steve, You mentioned Xanax (which I found useful) and anxiety in the same sentence, so I thought you might like to check this out: http://www.ehealthmd.com/library/anxiety/AFP_panic.html I've...
Thought I'd give fish oil capsules a try... unfortunately for me, I had a couple of bad reactions (stomach upset), including a trip to ER, and here's why:...
For anyone who may be affected by this (me included) it makes pretty interesting reading: http://www.ehealthmd.com/library/anxiety/AFP_panic.html Regards, Chris...
Hi lcr319, For me, there are two different examples. With one, I suddenly feel the need to increase my rate of breathing, and for no obvious reason. I realize that It's more than I should be doing,...
Hi lcr319 , You have a strong desire to find out what your problem is, and I totally support you in that endeavour, however, I would not recommend you go for invasive testing at the moment. You've...
Thanks a lot for the info, Elisha. I noticed on the gerd forum that they do have a 'heartburn resources' section that acts as a sticky: http://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=45 It was...
Hi Steve, Sorry to hear that you have to lose something, but they seem very sure about the diagnosis, so best of luck with the op. We all hope to hear you're fighting fit and back 'on' the saddle in...
Dear Mods, Could we have a heart healthy studies sticky on this forum? Having this would be very useful for people seeking diet/lifestyle related information. It would also mean that this key...
Hi Icr319, I'm sorry to hear about all your worries here. I've also had the heart tests you mentioned. My 24 hour monitor picked up palpitations. I don't have mitral valve prolapse, but a friend of...
Hi Steve, Good for you on the heart side of things. This is often the problem when the heart alert s us first. We think it's primarily a heart issue, but it's more complicated than that....
Hi Steve, Definitely post back here, as many heart forum viewers have your symptoms. While the problem may not be the heart itself, the heart is being affected by other health issues and these side...
Hi Steve, I, too, would be very interested to hear the results from your next tests. The symptoms you describe are very similar to the ones I have + I have noticeable premature beats at different...
Hi popsandthefamily, The symptoms you are describing do sound like palpitations, and all the feelings you are getting could be related to this. Palpitations are quite common and can have a lot of...
Hi Bria, Magnesium is one of the minerals found in nuts. There's also phosphorus, potassium, calcium and sodium as well as other nutrients. Nuts store these essential elements in a balanced way. Nuts...
I've said it before, and I'll say it again.....NUTS! Eat some before sleeping, just a handfull. Walnuts, almonds, cashew nuts. They contain essential minerals that, if you are lacking them, can cause...
Hmmm... Well, for what it's worth there's an extra bit of info. I can minimize the problem if I flex my muscles at diagonally opposite sides of my body, i.e. left leg + right arm and vice versa. If I...
I have asked a couple of doctors about this, but I'm still without answers. Anyway, here goes. Every other day or so, I get a strange rhythm in my body before sleeping. It's not my heart, but I think...
Hi jazziegurl , Sorry to hear you're having so many problems with this. You should definitely get a general checkup from your doctor. Palpitations can be completely benign and caused by a variety of...
Hi debimum, Sorry to hear you have so much to deal with. Seems like you have a clear plan of action for yourself, though. If you have any good experiences with doctors, it might be worthwhile saying...
Hi debimum, I sympathise with your situation. We all need the right doctor for ourselves and some are luckier than others in achieving this. If you are not happy with the service you get I wonder if...
Hi toriax, The ecg will tell your doctor a great deal about your heart and I'm sure you'll find the results reasuring. Often the problem with having symptoms is the stress of not knowing what the...
Hi Heather, Sounds like some kind of arrhythmia. This is quite common in a lot of people and it can occur in perfectly healthy people. You've done the right thing to get it checked out, though....
I've seen similar reports to that, too. You should do a search for nuts as well, especially almonds, cashews etc. They have a lot of heart healthy fats and are an excellent source of minerals. Chris...
If you are into cooking for your condition, I'd recommend this site: http://www.whfoods.com/ I've tried a couple of their recipes for heart disease (though I don't have it) and found them to be tasty...
Hi Bria, I'm not familiar with your case, but I used to get this every night and couldn't understand the reason why. Here is a question that related to my trouble and may to yours: 1. How long,...
Hmm... The weather seems to play a key role in my episodes. After a period of gradual Spring warming and stability with my heart rate, yesterday there was a sudden temperature drop and a few thunder...
Thanks for the welcome, elisha (?) I do have a question for anyone who has the experience to answer. Although my PVBs are down to one or two a day, and are much less noticable now that my nervous...
I seem to have gotten rid of my PVCs through my doctor's tests (only about the heart- nothing found) and internet research- partly from this forum. My problem seems to stem from my stomach and how...