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Finally after two years i find out i dont have panic disorder, i have SVT, Atrial tachycardia.

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Hello everyone! Finally diagnosed with SVT atrial tachycardia. Two years was told it was all just anxiety and last month a monitor caught it. Nervous about all of this, im new to it and im kind of young 32. My EP said its a harder one to treat, not sure the success rate but i pray he gets it. I also want to know why i developed it at 30 years old.... I was in the army for 11 years and was healthy, i am wondering if something is going wrong with my heart to get this? Anyways, i guess this is my new home!

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Nrfore

Sad to hear you have a condition that your Dr says is hard to treat, but happy you have an answer beyond "it's all in your head." Hopefully between your steady research and a good doctor you both can create a plan to change things around. I went through a similar situation where I was told for years I had IBS when in fact it was PVCs. It was a relief and a curse at the same time. I get it. Take care and wish you the best of health.

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williamsrp57

I had the same happen to myself several years ago. I ham pleased that you finally got your condition confirmed and that treatment will give you like me a better standard of life. When I have my results come through I was dumb struck that I was in my 50's when I was told with no mention of it I'm my family - then I was told that normally the condition is handed down from family yo family after some research I found out that my real father who I new about but did not know him as my father also has heart problems. Onwards and upwards for you now which is a great thing..

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Armyguy in reply to williamsrp57

Thanks. Im happy sad angry all at once. Just going to move forward.

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SVTSophie

Hi Armyguy, I have been battling SVT for nearly 10 years now and am 25, so if there's any questions you have feel free to ask 🙂

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Armyguy in reply to SVTSophie

Thank you

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Jacey15

Hi Armyguy, have you been given any treatment? I've just been diagnosed with SVT despite having symptoms for over 20 years (when I was 22) but its only just been picked after a 7 day holter monitor. I'm waiting for an appointment to discuss treatment with my cardiologist. Hope you get some relief soon.

Jacey.

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Armyguy in reply to Jacey15

Getting ablation august 3rd.

I was 28 when it was recognised I had missed heartbeats, later racing heart developed but still nobody in the medical profession treated it seriously, neither did I, I just thought it was anxiety. Finally at 69 years old I had the big one which wouldn't,t resolve itself. I have gone through hell with this for years going to a and e on a couple of occasions, I always got on with it, wading my way through the attacks not wanting to bother anyone. I take bisoprolol 1.25 mg sometimes 2 if I need to. I had 3 children by the time I was 25' looking back certain things triggered feeling my heart beat, small amount of alcohol, eating too much, tiredness and any stimulant, I had the pain killer pethidine for the birth of my children, I remember feeling my heart beating out of my body.my son has inherited the same problem but like me he just gets on with his life and takes propranolol when needed.

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Mine has turned to almost daily, and some of mine cant convert out of so i just rather do the ablation and never have to deal with it again. They are annoying, give you credit for dealing with it for so long.

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rmkrshn

Hi Armyguy - In India we just take a decoction of the bark of the tree - " Terminalia Arjuna " prepared in Milk. It has the reputation for solving all kinds of heart problems. I suggest you Consult Dr.Tapan Kumar ,

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Wish you best of health and long life

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Thompson123

Hi Armyguy ,

Iv just come a crossed your message , I just wondered how you are . Did you get your condition treated . I had an ablation 4 days ago and I was diagnosed with Atrial tachycardia which I didn’t no I had . I was told it was rare in young people I’m 36 .

I’m hoping this will work .

Did you have an ablation?

Many thanks Michelle

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rhoffman86

I am also an Army veteran and had my first episode when I was 25. Now I am 33 and FINALLY was just diagnosed with SVT. I also have panic attacks and anxiety disorder which came long before the SVT. Probably part of the reason no doctor ever believed me. I don't believe SVT is the result of bad ticker, I think it has to do with heart tissue. I have also read that a lot of people develop this in their 20's. I hope you get it all figured out and it sounds like you're in good hands.

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Mayser

Hey im am been told its all.in my head i have all types of episodes in my body tingling sensation my head is very heavy ive been reporting this for a long time now and im told i need physiotherapy ive began mindfulness meditationit helps but not curing it still confused

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avma

Hi Armyguy,

Did you end uw having your ablation and did it work? I too have atrial tachycardia and will have my ablation next week.

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