Ectopics PVA PVC

[Marty0001]

Was wondering does anyone feel sort of lightheaded and sort of generally feeling off after a missed beat the heart episode is very fast but the strange off feeling does hang around for quite a while afterwards.

All I want to do is lie down really which obviously not always possible.

I do take flecainde and verapamil which has lessened these episodes considerably but it still worries me.When it does happen.

Not sure I should worry it’s been happening last 5 years approximately and I’m still here.

Will be turning 61 next birthday.

Thanks for reading my post.

Regards Marty York.

[meadfoot]

Yes I have the same feelings and other weird ones too. I hate these nasty feelings, quite scary and make me feel awful. They are regular occurences for me. My cardiologist seems unconcerned but then its me feeling them not him.

[Marty0001 in reply to meadfoot]

Sorry to hear that I know exactly how you feel and I don’t think the cardiologist really takes it serious but it’s really debilitating I find when it happens.

I suppose I’ve gone 5 years with it but it’s very inconvenient when it happens

[meadfoot in reply to Marty0001]

I fully agree, it doesn't seem to get any easier does it. Just had a strange event half an hour ago out of the blue, cant fathom it. Its like living with a time bomb strapped to our chest which may go off to some degree or other at a whim. Very unnerving.

[Malayabalaya in reply to meadfoot]

Hiya Has your cardiologist put you on any medication for these ? Like Marty I take flecainide. This drug has all but currd the PVCs for me which were running at 22% of beats previously so I feel very fortunate. I agree they are very debilitating and made me tired and not quite well. Hope there’s a solution for you. Best wishes

[meadfoot in reply to Malayabalaya]

Thank you. I have flecainide taken on a “pill in the pocket” basis. I try to save it for my really bad supraventricular tachycardia episodes which cac hospitalise me. Tough gig having all these heart concerns to deal with. So pleased you have found a way to cope with them.

[Malayabalaya]

Good that there’s a solution for you x

[BaileyC57]

Yes I do get dizzy when I have AFIB, or miss a beat.

[Marty0001 in reply to BaileyC57]

it’s really awful feeling and I find it scares me a little and takes away my energy and feel strange in the head too.

[Tos92]

This time around, I have been feeling light headed when having abnormal beats. Usually, I don’t notice the light headed/faintness symptom. I’ve recently had more episodes of these quite close together, hence probably why I feel faint. I hope you’re feeling better since your post.

Tos

[CoachLou]

Marty, as a lifelong suffer of these irregular heart beats, it can be very frustrating. Not sure if you have resolved your issue. If you have seen a cardio and all the test performed have shown this to be benign, then the next thing to do is not worry. Years ago when I really first noticed these extra beats, the first response from my body was anxiety then feeling tired, and sometimes for several hours. My response at that time was panic which is what caused my adrenaline to kick in and make it worse.

These are so many contributing factors to set off these ectopic beats that’s it’s endless. Diet, stress, alcohol, caffeine, and even hormones. If you do not have Afib then that’s a bonus as that should be treated in a different fashion. For me, stress above the norm is always a factor. I’ve taken Verapamil for years and while it does help, it’s not substitute to getting the best sleep, and reducing stress.

Much more to contribute but just wanted to share some general feedback. Hope all is well.

[Marty0001 in reply to CoachLou]

Thanks Lou

I do find them scary sometimes but I just push on and try not to worry I’ve had all the tests and they say nothing to worry about.

They have mentioned ablation but at this stage my medications seem to work so prefer to put off ablation.

I’ve had them for about 6 years and I’m still going fine so I just stay positive and like you say manage the stress.

I try to walk regularly and enjoy some golf in my free time.

Really appreciate hearing from others with similar issues and how they manage.

Regards Marty

[filorera]

Hi Marty, i am in the same boat as you as regards PVC, when I get them it leaves a feeling on my chest that lingers on for hours and makes me feel tired and in need to lie down. When i am going through a period of PVC i cant do lifting or strength related work as they will increase the PVC and feel very tired. I avoid caffeine, alcohol, stressful things however they dont improve. Cardiologist says not dangerous but you always feel that the next one is going to finish you. Im 65 and had them since my early 20s.