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PVC's

GypsyBeth
GypsyBeth
So I have been experiencing PVC's and was wondering if any one else here gets them as well?

They are so scary, so when I feel one (not super often 1 or 2x a month), my anxiety ramps up and probably causes more.

Mostly I try to deep breath through them and convince myself I am ok. My doctor says my heart sounds strong and healthy, but it is difficult to remain calm. I have 3 little ones and my husband works 2nd shift, so of course they normally happen when I am at home with my kids at night and when they happen I become convinced I am going to have a heart attack.

I know that PVC's are for the most part benign. I know that there are people out there who have 6 per minute (I have 1 or 2). I have heard that Welbutrin (I currently take 300mg) can cause them. I have also heard they can be linked to indigestion, hormones and other things.

Just wondering if other people get them and if so what do you do to get past them?
nikki295248
nikki295248
I have been living with pvc's for the past 4 years. They are what really got the ball rolling with my anxiety! I developed them after being put on a medication for pre-term labor while pregnant with my youngest child. They are a horrible thing to live with! I have had tons of testing done and everything has always come back normal except for the pvc's of course. My cardiologist has told me over and over how benign these are but thats so hard to believe! You are very lucky with the amount you get! I use to get them every single day off and on all day but I think after finally almost "accepting" them they have calmed down. I really notice them when i'm really anxious of course, after eating big meals, and around the time of my period. Whenever I have them i'll just remind myself i've had these for the past 4 years and if they were going to kill me they wouldve already. I just kind of shrug my shoulders at them. Doesnt always work but I think it helps me not to flip out and make them worse like I use to. I also have 3 kids at home and I know the stress somedays causes me to get them too. Just wanted to let you know you are not alone and I completely understand the struggle we go through with these!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I get them quite often. I haven't had them "diagnosed" by a Doc. But after going back and forth to the ER thinking I was having a heart attack and everything coming back clear, I did some research on them myself. I get them usually when I eat a big meal or if I am feeling anxious. They are scary and difficult to deal with. I usually just take a few deep breaths and sip on some water.

Good Luck!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I've been having PVC's for 3 years now. Powerful. It feels like something in the center of my chest. Something is pushing up
right up the middle. I also have the flutter. It happens at random, walking, laying on my side, laying on my back, after I eat. For 3 years, I complained to doctors who said it it was my stomach. This past superbowl Sunday, I went to the ER with a major heart attack. They put a stent in me and I am still having explosive pvc's. While I was in ICU, I had 4 in a row and it showed up on the ECG. I've tried magnesium which people live by but it does not work squat for me, What other thing works for pvc?
Thanks,
Greg