Hi everyone.
Just looking for a bit of reassurance, I’ve not specifically been diagnosed but I have episodes of SVT every now and again. I have done since I was young (now 30yo f.) there’s no rhyme or reason to them, sometimes they happen one after the other over a few days and then I can go several months without them. They have no specific trigger. They only last a minute or two at a time which the Dr has told me they’re not to worry about. I record and ECG whenever I have my watch on.
Earlier today approx 9:05 am I was tending my pets, went to the bin and it started as I pressed the foot pedal 🤷🏻♀️. I sat down and paced my breathing but it went on longer than usual. Started vagal manoeuvres but they also didn’t work. After 5 or so minutes I went to get my watch (very gingerly as I tend to go dizzy and see stars when I have a do.) put my watch on and started to record the ECGs. They’re 30 seconds at a time and I recorded 9. Eventually the episode stopped but I was about to call for an ambulance as this the longest one I’ve ever had.
I had a short rest after - brief nap and lie down. I get residual chest pain afterwards but have been advised that’s normal? But my god I was scared! I’m on the waiting list for cardiology at my local department for suspected PoTS but was told it’s a 17 week wait 😭 I’ve already waited 8 after a fight for a referral. I just don’t feel like anyone is listening to me. Drs advised a trip to a&e if things like this happen for any length of time but as there’s no rhyme or reason to them I feel like I’m trying to catch a unicorn.
Any words of comfort will be greatly appreciated 🩷 thanks for reading.
