LBBB, but my heart has zero damage or issues according to tests.

[Murmaiderman]

Hello, I was diagnosed with a LBBB about 5 or 6 years ago.

At the time I was a heavy alcoholic and user of stimulant based narcotics (clean and sober ever since).

My cardiologist did a myriad of tests including an MRI, Echo, etc. He said everything looked normal. My LBBB would come and go randomly, some times showing perfectly normal tracing, sometimes showing the blockage.

I think the anxiety and fear are doing worse for me than the condition.

I have episodes where I get many PVCs including couplets (two in a row). But then I get no PVCs for months.

I feel almost every PVC I have, and every single time I instantly think I am going to die. It's terrifying and it's causing severe depression.

The Dr's all tell me I am fine and have nothing to worry about. But it's so hard to trust them.

Does anyone else have similar experiences?

Am I just being a baby about all of this?

I just want to see my kids grow up, and I can't help but feel like I'm going to die any minute.

I am 33 years old. This is no way to live.

This is my first time on any sort of page like this, I just need support from someone that understands...

Thank you so much if you take the time to write me back.

[Murmaiderman]

Also, has anyone had luck taking magnesium or any other supplements that help with reducing PVCs?

[Pepper23georgie]

I am so sorry you are going through this. Unfortunately, with the state of the NHS unless initial tests show something it can quite often be a battle to get believed. All I can suggest is keep a symptom diary and just keep seeing doc with concerns and pushing for investigations. I hope you get this resolved soon, sending hugs and prayers

[Murmaiderman in reply to Pepper23georgie]

Thank you for your reply. I know I shouldn't complain when so many people have it much worse. But it still scares me. I really appreciate you taking the time to day those nice things. Thank you!

[EMBoy]

Congratulations on staying clean and sober - that is probably the most difficult thing you will ever have to do. I don't think I'm an alcoholic, but I did drink very heavily during my 20's and 30's, and had to cut right back because it was really affecting my life. Luckily, drugs were not my thing.

I don't know much about LBBB or what causes it, but I have a similar condition (Mobitz type 2 block) for which I have a pacemaker. I also experience numerous PVC's, most of which I can feel, and that thump in the chest can be quite unnerving at times. I have been told that they are nothing to worry about, so I've come to live with them, even when they keep me awake at night.

Please do not worry - I'm sure your cardiologist will have given you any treatment that is necessary.

[Murmaiderman in reply to EMBoy]

Oh wow! I have never heard of that. So even with a pacemaker you still get PVCs? I was contemplating asking about one. Unfortunately I do not trust the Dr's where I live. Funding has been cut severely and Dr's seem to not care much anymore.

But I am learning to live with them for sure. It's freaky, but at rhe end of the day there is not much I can do besides trust the doctors.

I have heard Magnesium can help with PVCs. I bought some magnesium glycinate, but I am afraid to take it for some silly reason lol.

Best of luck to you friend, I really appreciate you taking the time to message me. Thank you!

Message anytime if you wanna chat.