Hey Hot Rod,
Well, I do not know how or why but my PVC's have stopped. It has been 7 days with nothing and I am so relieved but also so scared that they will return. I figure I will live it up while it lasts. I never took the beta blocker. The only thing I take is Magnesium and Zoloft. I cannot understand it, 6 months of constant PVC's, doctors trying to crack my chest open, telling me I'm gonna die and now everything has stopped. I'm seeing it as a blessing from God.
Not a big fan of doctors at this point.
Just remember it's just anxiety!
Heart fear... who struggles with it, too?
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I am happy to see that I am not alone in this fight for peace! Since December of 2009, I have been to the ER 4 times and each time they tell me that my heart is fine. If I am fine why do I feel my heart moving? Why do I feel sick to my stomach every morning? My family dr. said I was having panic/anxiety attacks and prescribed Celexa. Well I took Celexa and it made me still to my stomach. I was hospitalized in Dec 09 for one day, of course they did every test known to man (Heart tests). Of course all negative for heart damage. I even had the stress test done and I was put on the Event Monitor for two weeks. Well I only push the button three times during those two weeks. I finally made an appt to see counselor next week. My cardiologist put be on a Beta Blocker I was taking a full tablet, but after my appt yesterday he put be down to 1/2 a tablet a day. I am happy to see that I have a venue to speak my mind and I am not alone in this. Does anyone feel like you have no energy to get through the day and if you do, what have to done or eat to boost your energy?
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I'm not sure I have "heart fear", but there is this puzzling fact. Several years ago, I was sent to a cardiologist. He did an ECHO, which showed a kypokinetic area. About a week later the same doctor ran a treadmill stress test on me, and said he couldn't find anything wrong with my heart. OK, so what about that hyopkinetic area 
? Did somebody mis-read my ECHO results? Has anybody else heard of such a thing?
Much more recently, I mentioned this to someone who says, the treadmill test should be done first, and the ECHO should come IMMEDIATELY afterwards. Is that correct?
purpmartin
? Did somebody mis-read my ECHO results? Has anybody else heard of such a thing?Much more recently, I mentioned this to someone who says, the treadmill test should be done first, and the ECHO should come IMMEDIATELY afterwards. Is that correct?
purpmartin
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Melissa,
That is AWESOME! You know, it IS a gift and, no matter if it is a 7 day gift, a 2 week gift or a permanent gift, don't let anxiety take it away. I, too, catch myself thinking stuff like, 'Sure this is a fine and dandy but what if it comes back? How will I handle it?" Then all the joy and relief that I had over it being gone is, well, gone. Lost to the POSSIBLITY of something MAYBE happening in the future. Anxiety causes a release of stress chemicals which exacerbate the PVC's. So, next time you catch yourself monitoring or loosing your precious present moment, remember that your thoughts are stealing from you.
I am SO happy for you!
Madimac,
The heart stuff is a bear, isn't it? But, sounds like you've got a few reasons here to start having some hope. First, you know, w/o a doubt that your heart is just fine! You've have every test known to man and have passed them all! You can now start recognizing your fears as irrational. Second, you've got some help from the meds and hopefully you will click with your new counsellor and start making some headway there. Third, you've found this forum! It is a wonderful source and you will find encouragement, support, and reassurance here. Most people here have done the program, if you haven't looked into then I strongly recommend you do! Its a life saver!
Welcome to the forum and be sure to post about your progress! I'm betting it's just going to get better and better for you from here!
re: Diet. Shifrah (screen name) posted some good stuff about diet changes that was pretty good. You should be able to search by her name to find it. One thing you said about being exhausted all the time: are you surprised? Being afraid and anxious takes energy! ALOT of it. When your anxiety starts to drop, I bet your energy levels will come up in direct correlation.
That is AWESOME! You know, it IS a gift and, no matter if it is a 7 day gift, a 2 week gift or a permanent gift, don't let anxiety take it away. I, too, catch myself thinking stuff like, 'Sure this is a fine and dandy but what if it comes back? How will I handle it?" Then all the joy and relief that I had over it being gone is, well, gone. Lost to the POSSIBLITY of something MAYBE happening in the future. Anxiety causes a release of stress chemicals which exacerbate the PVC's. So, next time you catch yourself monitoring or loosing your precious present moment, remember that your thoughts are stealing from you.
I am SO happy for you!
Madimac,
The heart stuff is a bear, isn't it? But, sounds like you've got a few reasons here to start having some hope. First, you know, w/o a doubt that your heart is just fine! You've have every test known to man and have passed them all! You can now start recognizing your fears as irrational. Second, you've got some help from the meds and hopefully you will click with your new counsellor and start making some headway there. Third, you've found this forum! It is a wonderful source and you will find encouragement, support, and reassurance here. Most people here have done the program, if you haven't looked into then I strongly recommend you do! Its a life saver!
Welcome to the forum and be sure to post about your progress! I'm betting it's just going to get better and better for you from here!
re: Diet. Shifrah (screen name) posted some good stuff about diet changes that was pretty good. You should be able to search by her name to find it. One thing you said about being exhausted all the time: are you surprised? Being afraid and anxious takes energy! ALOT of it. When your anxiety starts to drop, I bet your energy levels will come up in direct correlation.
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I have had panic attacks and anxiety disorder for about 10 years. I thought that I finally was over the panic and anxiety so I stopped taking my meds. I was fine for a really lond time until about 3-6 months ago when I started to notice that I was starting to pay attention to all these little things that were happening to my bosy again.
I am scared of having a heart attack and I just know that I am going to have one any day now. For the last 3 months I feel a dull ache in my left arm and I get pains in my arm pit that feel like someone is pulling my skin or stretching the muscle there. I will also ocasionally have sharp pain in my back but that does go away if I burp. The last few days I feel like a twingy kind of pain in my neck and of course now I have a dull aching sensation in my left leg as well. Does anyone have the same thing going on?
About 2 years ago I had a stress test done and they said everything was normal but I am convinced that maybe they forgot to look at something. I am self employed now and I don't have insurance anymore so I cant be running to the Dr. all the time. I really need someone to tell me that all this is just normal stuff that happens to people with anxiety disorders.
Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
P.S I've got myself all worked up just typing this so I am sorry for the rambling and if I mispelled anything.
I am scared of having a heart attack and I just know that I am going to have one any day now. For the last 3 months I feel a dull ache in my left arm and I get pains in my arm pit that feel like someone is pulling my skin or stretching the muscle there. I will also ocasionally have sharp pain in my back but that does go away if I burp. The last few days I feel like a twingy kind of pain in my neck and of course now I have a dull aching sensation in my left leg as well. Does anyone have the same thing going on?
About 2 years ago I had a stress test done and they said everything was normal but I am convinced that maybe they forgot to look at something. I am self employed now and I don't have insurance anymore so I cant be running to the Dr. all the time. I really need someone to tell me that all this is just normal stuff that happens to people with anxiety disorders.
Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
P.S I've got myself all worked up just typing this so I am sorry for the rambling and if I mispelled anything.
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Alwaysdawn,
You have no idea how much I can relate to this. But for the past month I have felt like my muscle are literaly switching and turning in my chest. It's like I can feel my heart just turning and jumping around. I have experience the left arm pit and left arm sensation.
I am not on any medication, but these d>>> thoughts are really trying to consume me. I very like I am conviced that there is really something wrong with me. I recently went back to the doctor for some bloodwork, because I was totally wiped out on Friday. I mean no energy at all. Course, everyone has said to eat healthier food, exercise, well how are you supposed to do that when you can't even get off the couch.
This morning, I feel like someone is pressing their foot between my breastbone and my heart has been racing since last night.
My cardologist put me on a beta blocker in Dec 09, I was on a full tablet then I went down to a half of one, because I was totally exhausted, then he took me off of them. I really don't want to go back on them, (I lost 20 pounds, while I was on them).
Always, I know exactely what you are feeling. Do you have program? If you can't afford it here, try Ebay or even Amazon.com, that's where I got mine and I have listed to the relaxation CD, it does help, but the muscle twitching and moving all around, not understanding this one.
Sorry to hear about not having health care. I didn't have it for about a year and I finally got some through Humana.com. My deductible is high, but I had to have insurance. Please take care and let me know what you are able to find out. Thanks for posting your concerns, at least I know that I am not the ONLY one dealing with particular issue.
You have no idea how much I can relate to this. But for the past month I have felt like my muscle are literaly switching and turning in my chest. It's like I can feel my heart just turning and jumping around. I have experience the left arm pit and left arm sensation.
I am not on any medication, but these d>>> thoughts are really trying to consume me. I very like I am conviced that there is really something wrong with me. I recently went back to the doctor for some bloodwork, because I was totally wiped out on Friday. I mean no energy at all. Course, everyone has said to eat healthier food, exercise, well how are you supposed to do that when you can't even get off the couch.
This morning, I feel like someone is pressing their foot between my breastbone and my heart has been racing since last night.
My cardologist put me on a beta blocker in Dec 09, I was on a full tablet then I went down to a half of one, because I was totally exhausted, then he took me off of them. I really don't want to go back on them, (I lost 20 pounds, while I was on them).
Always, I know exactely what you are feeling. Do you have program? If you can't afford it here, try Ebay or even Amazon.com, that's where I got mine and I have listed to the relaxation CD, it does help, but the muscle twitching and moving all around, not understanding this one.
Sorry to hear about not having health care. I didn't have it for about a year and I finally got some through Humana.com. My deductible is high, but I had to have insurance. Please take care and let me know what you are able to find out. Thanks for posting your concerns, at least I know that I am not the ONLY one dealing with particular issue.
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I am glad to see this thread is active. I logged on today for the first time in a few weeks just to read it again, and I was pleased to see some new posts. My story is a combination of all of yours. Chest pains, emergency rooms, lots of tests, nothing wrong, etc. It is hard to convince yourself there is nothing wrong sometimes and today is one of those days for me. Reading all of your experiences makes me feel better, I can feel symptoms melting away just typing this.
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I haven't been here in awhile but, had to come today! I have been experiencing the same old cardiac symptoms for about a month now! IT SUCKS! In the past year, I have had an echo, 3 EKG's, and 24-Holter. My EKG is stable, or unchanged. Nothing big, but there is an abnormality. My echo was fine, and the 24-Holter showed PVC's and a few bigeminy runs... PCP said, nothing serious unless you get 10-12 in a row. I think that I had 3 at most in a row. I take a beta blocker... Propranolol twice a day... minimal dose, and Xanax three times a day. Anyway....
I am back to the old "something is wrong and I am dying" routine. I HATE IT... as much as I try and tell myself that everything is OK, my brain is saying otherwise. I cannot seem to override the brain...
I have been absolutely useless lately... no energy, no get up and go, no interest in anything... I HATE IT!
Anyway, I wanted to address the costochondritis issue so many are talking about. I have had it for YEARS... and, my doctors attribute it to me being so anxiety ridden, that I am contracting my chest/shoulder/neck muscles on an almost constant basis. Yes, I have trigger points from the middle of my chest, under my breasts, armpits and arms... IT SUCKS! So, I really wanted to let others know that, a lot of our pains in our chests are PROBABLY coming from strained and fatigued muscles... yes, they get tired, too.
I am an RN... I KNOW that all of these symptoms that I have are anxiety related, yet I cannot convince my gray matter of same. Some days, I just get so tired of the constant fight with anxiety and panic... IT SUCKS! I make it through my days the best that I can; some days are better than others.
Yes, I am under a tremendous amount of financial stress at the moment. But, the other day I was laying in bed, listening to my heartbeat in my ear, and it wasn't beating normally. IT FREAKED ME OUT AS ALWAYS... kind of like thump...pause...thump...pause, for like 10 beats in a row and then back to normal. No other symptoms... so, naturally again, I am really concerned. Except now, I have become obsessed with listening to my heart beat in my ear! HOW CRAZY IS THAT? I mean, does anybody else do that? Position your head on your pillow just right so that you can listen to your heart beating?
I am a mess... WHY does this have to be?? Does it EVER stop? I am so over this anxiety/panic that I just, at times, feel that I would be better off... gone. It consumes my days and nights. This is seriously no way to have to live.
I feel for, and pray, for each and every one of you here... I wish I could cure us ALL!
Peace.
I am back to the old "something is wrong and I am dying" routine. I HATE IT... as much as I try and tell myself that everything is OK, my brain is saying otherwise. I cannot seem to override the brain...
I have been absolutely useless lately... no energy, no get up and go, no interest in anything... I HATE IT!
Anyway, I wanted to address the costochondritis issue so many are talking about. I have had it for YEARS... and, my doctors attribute it to me being so anxiety ridden, that I am contracting my chest/shoulder/neck muscles on an almost constant basis. Yes, I have trigger points from the middle of my chest, under my breasts, armpits and arms... IT SUCKS! So, I really wanted to let others know that, a lot of our pains in our chests are PROBABLY coming from strained and fatigued muscles... yes, they get tired, too.
I am an RN... I KNOW that all of these symptoms that I have are anxiety related, yet I cannot convince my gray matter of same. Some days, I just get so tired of the constant fight with anxiety and panic... IT SUCKS! I make it through my days the best that I can; some days are better than others.
Yes, I am under a tremendous amount of financial stress at the moment. But, the other day I was laying in bed, listening to my heartbeat in my ear, and it wasn't beating normally. IT FREAKED ME OUT AS ALWAYS... kind of like thump...pause...thump...pause, for like 10 beats in a row and then back to normal. No other symptoms... so, naturally again, I am really concerned. Except now, I have become obsessed with listening to my heart beat in my ear! HOW CRAZY IS THAT? I mean, does anybody else do that? Position your head on your pillow just right so that you can listen to your heart beating?
I am a mess... WHY does this have to be?? Does it EVER stop? I am so over this anxiety/panic that I just, at times, feel that I would be better off... gone. It consumes my days and nights. This is seriously no way to have to live.
I feel for, and pray, for each and every one of you here... I wish I could cure us ALL!
Peace.