oh I hate that flutter feeling I am not a doctor but the right side tells me its the stomach I wonder is it like a swimming after you ate cramp or literally all the time 24/7 because it really does sound like the stomach or even muscle spasm .I don't think its the heart either the bottom of rib cage is not the heart but getting a physical with mention of that is important I used to be a runner and very athletic and got those cramps too especially in my teens and 20s .I would say yes definitely bug the doc about it I mean bug because they are educated people but who sometimes need a little coaching and enthusiasm to be helpful lol .I had an MI almost a year ago and the sensation in the general area of what you are speaking of was more of an upward pushing on the abdomen and not anywhere near where you are speaking of , and bloating which was soooo extreme it felt like my stomach was being pumped up like a balloon and it was going to explode so hard peices were going to bounce off of the clouds in the sky. Get it checked but it doesn't sound like heart to me . I hope that helps

thanks - I too get a lot of really bad bloating - maybe the two are related - think i will get it checked out just to make sure.

If I was you I would go to the doctor. There is no reason to not go...I don't know what else to say!

You're right - I always put off going as I imagine dr saying "oh god not another symptom" but that is not a good reason for taking risks with health - thx.

I have this alot-but one time it came on with terrible pain. The doc found nothing wrong with my heart (symptoms were just like a heart attack). Turns out that this is fairly common with fibro/cfs. If it continues-I's still have it checked out just to be safe. You wouldn't want to ignore the symptom of something potentially serious.

I have the same thing. Its not a constant thing but every now and again I get that fluttering. I also have Crohns disease, an irritable bowl like disease, and wonder if that is a factor due to the area effected. It really freaked me out when I first felt it.

If is is heart flutter taking a deep breath and holding it and bearing down will stop it temporally maybe if this is what it is.

Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT)

Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) occurs when the pathways in the AV node or atrium allow an altered conduction of electricity, and the atrium begins firing in a regular - fast rate, sometimes more than 150 -200 times per minute. The ventricle, sensing the electrical activity coming through the AV node, beats along with each stimulation, and this tachycardia occurs.

This is rarely a life threatening event, but most people feel uncomfortable when PSVT occurs. They may become lightheaded, weak, have shortness of breath, and describe a feeling of fullness in the throat. PSVT is usually tolerated and can even stop on its own. If this is a first time event, activating EMS (emergency medical services) and calling 911 is important, since other tachycardias can be life threatening.

The treatment for PSVT are attempts at stimulating the vagus nerve to slow the heart (see vasovagal syncope above) by holding one's breath and bearing down as if to have a bowel movement. Intravenous medications are often used to break the episode. Many patients have PSVT due to congenital abnormalities in the conduction system. External causes can include hyperthyroidism, electrolyte imbalances, and the use of caffeine, alcohol, overthecounter cold medications containing stimulants, or illegal drugs like cocaine and methamphetamine.

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