hi, yes i have experienced all things like yours, i had a heart monitor fitted for 24 hours and all seems ok, wierd thing anxiety it does alsorts to you, go and see ya doc anyway but try to ignore it for now.

Could there be something seriously wrong with me? And how can you ignore it when you feel it. I get so scared thinking that something is wrong with me.

yes i know its scary but worrying will just make you more anxious then will give you more funny feelings, no i dont think there is anything bad with you honestly, i just dont like to play doctor, just get yourself checked for peace of mind, i have had things like this for 20yrs and alive and kicking still.

do you drink coffee, do you smoke, do some deep breathing exercise daily even if you are getting no symptoms, it will calm you down.

if you look back on peoples topics on here, it is so common with anxiety and panics everyone, most end up going to ER because they are so convinced its something sinister, 99% of the time its anxiety, i dont know anyone with anxiety that dosent get this,

I am a smoker and also the last few days I have been having back trouble and going to the chiro so I also have been thinking that I have a lung tumor that is in my back and also causing the heart thing...

Yes I have had that for a very long time, and vonnyzzz has given you some very good advice, I used to worry about it too but don't anymore, I have had tests done and my heart is healthy, it's defenately caused by anxiety. I am used to it now and when it happens I tell "it" to go away, also when that happens cough a few times and that will usually make your heart beat normal again, I think the more we try to fight anxiety the worse it gets because we constantly think about it.
Just go with the flow e4shannon, it's ok to have anxiety,you wiil get a lot of support here and since I have joined and 'spoken' to some wonderful and understanding people I have felt heaps better. And yes, excersise is the best thing, it does make you feel good. Do you have a hobbie? that will also help.
All the best to you from Joanne xx

I have a similar problem and have been diagnosed with a benign heart murmer. It's good to see the doctor and get a diagnosis for yourself and relieve your anxiety.

Speaking from a medical POV, It never hurts to get a check-up. It's better to find something that can be dealt with than to live in ignorance. Speaking from a human POV it's a completely different story. Anxiety can manifest in so many different physical ways. Stress can cause many different effects. Tight muscles are one of them which can mimic heart issues. Saying that - Please just go for a check up. If the doc says it's clear then you know it's the anxiety and you will be in a position to take control of it and deal with it.
**hugs**

i use to get where my heart felt like it was beating in my throat. i thouht i was dying...i wasn't, it was all panic and anxiety. check with your doctor, it probally nerves. but just to give you peace of mind. also, i would get where my heart would beat so loud, i could hear it in my chest. again, all nerves.

Hi Shannon - Like everyone said, you should have it checked to make sure you are OK. But, that being said, I have the same problem...sometimes it's worse than others. Mine is triggered if I am stressed or anxious or have been even recently. They are called a heart palpatation. You can look up information on it. I find when I exercise or just force myself to not obsess over it, they tend to go away. Try to change your thoughts and do something rather than just getting scared of it. I know it is scary (it always scares me too), but you can make them go away or at least have then less frequently if you can try to not think about it. Going to the DR might help you if you hear them say that there is nothing wrong. Or, if you can, just try to change your thoughts and see if that helps.

Best of lucky to you!

Hi there, yes I have had this for over a year now. I was so concerned that I finally went to the doctor. I had 3 EKG's which all came back normal. I went to a heart doctor to be on the safe side. He said that most people experience this "flutter" or "skipped beat" but that they DON"T feel it. I happen to feel every thing in my body. They also did an Echo and told me I had two very minor leaky valves in my heart. I was a runner and eating vegetarian at this time. Again, they told me that this was normal and nothing to worry about. However, it has been very difficult fr me. I worry 24/7 and my quality of life has declined. Now remember, there is nothing wrong w/ me. it's all in my mind. I hope that you can see the doctor, get a clean bill of health and than move on w/ your life. Take it from a person with experience....if they find nothing (and you can get a second opinion), than do your best to accept it. I work on this daily. Let us know how it goes.

Ditto on what others have said, but will add that I have had a heavy chest at times along with the heart beating thing. If I stop and concentrate, I notice that my breathing is very tight, or I'm holding my breath. Try to notice that for a bit, but do talk to your doctor.

I've experienced this. It will pass. Have yourself checked by a doctor to rule out any physical reason and then try to relax

Thank you all for your support it is nice to know that others have the same issues that I have even though I think what if there is something seriously wrong with me.... I try not to think about it when it happens but it is very hard not to.

After 2 and 1/2 years you would think I would be able to deal with this. Even though I am not in the state that I was then. But I also think about anxiety daily. I wish I could deal better and not let things bother me as much.

Do the meds ever make this totally go away?