please can some one chat

[Saz12345]

I had to go amd have a ecg yesterday my anxiety is through the roof as they said I have a border line QT and repeat in 4 weeks but nothing to worry about rest of ecg was fine please help am worrying like mad am scared

[Blue-52]

hi Saz12345 , I totally understand why you are worried, but this can change from time to time, it’s not known if stress can cause QT, which is probably why they want to do a follow up.

Are you getting any help with your anxiety!, I really hope you are, we can say try and stay calm, but when the anx gets so bad it’s hard. I hope your next test is all clear.

[Saz12345 in reply to Blue-52]

yes am getting help and on sertriline I just hope it’s nothing to worry about it’s horrible and am so scared

[Blue-52 in reply to Saz12345]

most people live long lives with an irregular heart beat, and it’s usually nothing to worry about, some foods can cause it, caffeine, if you suffer IBS, there is all sorts of triggers, I’m continuously having bp, blood test, gastric investigations, and mine always comes down to diet, but my heart is fine. I suffer IBS anxiety reflux palpitations, and my palpitations are due to the acid getting too high into my chest, normally means diverticulitis, but nope I don’t have that, just sometimes food has a bad impact on my digestive system, try keeping a food diary, see what may trigger you, it’s swings and roundabouts and may take time to discover your triggers, took me years. The best advice I can give you, anxiety can increase stomach acid, so try and eat non acidic food when you feel this way. I am glad you are getting some help.

[Saz12345 in reply to Blue-52]

all I keep thinking is something is up with mug heart my anxiety is through the roof this weekend after my dr texting me that it’s scaring me so much why would I have a borderline on my ecg QT this is so scarey and now I have to wait 4 weeks for anouther ecg x

[Blue-52 in reply to Saz12345]

I can’t answer the proper reason why.

Knowing how stressed you get, I’m surprised you got a text and not a call, this would be worrying for any one, I would call your doctor on Monday, and ask for a better explanation, not just QT and leave you to it. Good luck.

[Saz12345 in reply to Blue-52]

Thankyou so much I thought the same the doctors know how much I struggle

[Blue-52 in reply to Saz12345]

you are welcome, it’s hard I know.