PACs and AF

[ClaraPP]

Hi I’ve written on here a couple of times. I suffer with predominantly PACs. I’ve had echoes which are normal and seen a cardiologist who told me to just ignore them. I don’t really know my triggers although do find that they worsen round my menstrual cycle. I do get anxious about them which I know can make it worse. One of my major anxieties is that they will suddenly become AF which I’m terrified of getting. Has anybody suffered with PACs which turned into AF if so how many were you getting? My last Holter showed 3%. My cardiologist said they don’t worry until it’s 20%. I think I wouldn’t get so wound up if I didn’t feel them. Think I’m driving my husband mad! Thanks in advance for any advice

[Lillesnhearts]

Hiya I’m new to this site but I was literally just saying to my partner tonight I swear my palpitations are stronger and a lot more frequent around my period! I’m terrified of it turning into a trip to a&e . Do u mind me asking how old u are I’m 41 soon 😊

[ClaraPP in reply to Lillesnhearts]

Hi I’m 39 I have been told they can be more prevalent around your period. I dread certain parts of my cycle

[Lillesnhearts in reply to ClaraPP]

It’s awful isn’t it 😫 I’m worried sick with it . After last episode I had I’ve decided to give up wine 😏 decaf basically having a life just until I know for sure this is the dangerous type of tachycardia . Did u have an echocardiogram

[ClaraPP in reply to Lillesnhearts]

Yeh I’ve had an echo all normal. I only drink one cup of tea a day. I only drink on the weekends my cardiologist told me I didn’t need to give it up as I don’t drink much his best advice was ignore them easier said than done. Is it ectopics you get? Have you seen anyone for it yet?

[Lillesnhearts in reply to ClaraPP]

I hope I can go back to having the odd glass of wine! Do u worry a lot?i had a 72 hour monitor n it came back with this ..😏

[Lillesnhearts in reply to ClaraPP]

Lol couldn’t send pic?

[ClaraPP in reply to Lillesnhearts]

I go through phases of when I worry more usually when I’m PMSing I start to get anxious about them and what they will lead to but that’s probably because they become more frequent.

[Lillesnhearts in reply to ClaraPP]

Same I came off my antidepressants aswell n that’s when I had my last bad episode so now I’m on bisiopropol and citalopram ! I hope I can have an ablation I’m going to ask anyway. I can’t even imagine a life without all these palpatiions... would b bluddy amazing!

[Lillesnhearts in reply to ClaraPP]

Basically it said one short broad tachycardia episode 9 beats at 190mp plus rare ectopics

[ClaraPP in reply to Lillesnhearts]

Oh ok I have just had ectopics recorded. I do get occasional sensations of a paid beat which lasts seconds then stops with a thud but they have never been caught on a monitor and again cardiologist didn’t seem concerned as I have no other symptoms

[ClaraPP in reply to ClaraPP]

That should say rapid not paid

[Lillesnhearts in reply to ClaraPP]

It’s a pain trying to catch them isn’t it! It’s took 14 years for me. Everyone saying it’s anxiety, I knew it was more than that. I hope yours calm down and u find something that works for you . I’m going to try magnesium and Epsom salt baths oh n banks n avacados ..

[ClaraPP in reply to Lillesnhearts]

Hope you get yours sorted too 😊

[Dean872]

Not sure if it will work for u but I use to get loads like 40/50 a night

I started to take b12 supplements and they have settled right down after a couple a week still get the odd one bit on where near as bad,

Mine where hurting are one point

[ClaraPP in reply to Dean872]

Thanks I will take a look

[Dean872 in reply to ClaraPP]

They are awful put me off the gym and everything

Once you notice them you start counting them as well 🙈🙈🙈

[ClaraPP in reply to Dean872]

That’s very true i do find myself doing that 🙈

[Contra21 in reply to Dean872]

Yes i feel like this!! Did you have low b12 ??

[ClaraPP in reply to Contra21]

No I don’t

[Contra21 in reply to ClaraPP]

Eother do i but i will try a b12 supplement. Will you try medication?

[ClaraPP in reply to Contra21]

I have tried bisoprolol but didn’t make much difference and my cardiologist advised against it as he didn’t feel they were that bad. So I take magnesium and as others have said on here I think i need to work more in relaxation methods too

[Contra21 in reply to ClaraPP]

Teally they didnt help and here i was going to try it! I feel them and some days up to 7 times a day. You?

[ClaraPP in reply to Contra21]

What works for some people doesn’t work for others you can only go by what you are told by your healthcare professionals and personal experience

[Contra21 in reply to ClaraPP]

So how do you cope when they happen and how often do u get them

[Dean872 in reply to Contra21]

No I didn't all came back normal I tried magnesium didn't work for me

But b12 tablets after a few week have helped me a lot

[Contra21 in reply to Dean872]

Im having that affect with magnesium also. My b12 is at 300 so maybe i will try a b12 tablet. Can you overdose on b12 ? Been happening and an off 4 yrs how long did you experience them

[ClaraPP in reply to Contra21]

I don’t know maybe you need to speak to a doctor regarding doses they will be better informed

[Dean872 in reply to Contra21]

Narh u l just piss it out; take as much as u want,

Always had skipped heart beats from a kid but this year started getting loads, some nights would get 50; heart checks ok;

Then some one told me to try b12 s I still get the odd one; but its reduced them massively

[Contra21 in reply to Dean872]

Im having that affect with magnesium also. My b12 is at 300 so maybe i will try a b12 tablet. Can you overdose on b12 ? Been happening and an off 4 yrs how long did you experience them

[Contra21 in reply to Dean872]

Dr says myb12 is normal and i have had i injections in the past. Any b12 will do?

[Dean872 in reply to Contra21]

Hollands and barrett ones there like £8 for 100 tabs; yeh my b12 levels where normal not sure if there is some thing else in them; u can only give it a go nothing to lose really except £8 if they don't work took a couple of week to kick in

[Contra21 in reply to Dean872]

So just b12 only? Yeah i will my b12 is up and doen and used to get injections but wow as a kod mones last 4 yrs and they scare the absolute shit out of me and stopped me from being happy ots fked

[Contra21 in reply to Dean872]

Also you felt 50 in one day? Did your feel like ypu heart was farting irregular beats for seconds and feel them in your throat?

[Contra21 in reply to Dean872]

Omg this is me no gym in 4 yrs! You felt 40 to 50 thumps a night!!??

[2468abcmuk in reply to Contra21]

I get 500 a night ☹️ Honestly don’t count them as you become obsessed sometimes you can go for days weeks months and then they come back & can be better or worse

Apparently they are soo common

[HamishBoxer]

I would not worry too much,listen to the consultant and try relaxation ,in what ever form suites.

Music etc.Watch the coffee and and any drink.

[ClaraPP in reply to HamishBoxer]

Thank you

[HamishBoxer]

You are welcome and keep us all posted with your progress.

Regards HB

[Contra21]

Omg clara. I feel just like you. How long have u been feeling rhese thumps for been 4 years on and off for me. They are bad again and i am crippled bt them all i think about. How do they every go away!!!

[ClaraPP in reply to Contra21]

I’ve had them

On and off for a few years they have never gone away but they are worse at certain times of the month I find them very annoying

[Contra21 in reply to ClaraPP]

How do we get rid of them. I havent worked in 3 yrs from them.

[Faraday954]

I can relate to how difficult it is to “just ignore” ectopics! I get them frequently at certain points of my cycle as well. Makes sleep difficult, and definitely increases anxiety. My primary doctor and my EP have both told me that they are benign, just a nuisance, etc but sometimes it still feels like the end of the world.

With that being said, having this problem has motivated me to slow down and take my health more seriously. I had always just pushed though and ignored stress and anxiety , but I’ve had to learn to deal with it properly. Meditation and therapy help me cope, as does checking these message boards and being reminded that I’m not alone.

Hope you are able to get some relief from your symptoms!

[ClaraPP in reply to Faraday954]

Thanks

[Zee_]

This is a super old thread, but I just wanted to know if you’ve been able to get yours under control? I’m like you - mine get way worse from ovulation to the first few days of my period. This is a new thing for me. Began having ectopics in 2020 and got so much worse in 2021. 30 years old and mainly have PACs as well. So frustrating and scary!

[ClaraPP]

Hi sorry to hear you are suffering with them. Mine remain some days worse than others today is a bad day. I find exercise helps but I’ve just learned to live with them as cardiologist told me that they were not a cause for concern.