[uchiha]

Lately, I have been having frequent palpitations. I know it is the result of my anxiety, but still after one year! It still scares the hell out of me, when I get them, especially for no apparent reason. Has anyone ever gotten rid of this?
Should I be bothering my doctor again for another round of tests? My previous tests said my heart is fine. I am just so frustrated and tired. So much crap is going on!!!

Needing some support here today.

[Max]

You aren't alone, I am currently getting KO'd by mine. I asked my therapist about getting on beta-blockers which also "can" greatly help with panic attacks.
Have you researched this?

From thursday into yesterday I had a rolling series of attacks so bad, altho I saw my T during it, if it hadn't of finally stopped I was going to go to the ER.
It went on with no triggers for a straight 26 hrs.

[uchiha]

Originally Posted by Max

You aren't alone, I am currently getting KO'd by mine. I asked my therapist about getting on beta-blockers which also "can" greatly help with panic attacks.
Have you researched this?

From thursday into yesterday I had a rolling series of attacks so bad, altho I saw my T during it, if it hadn't of finally stopped I was going to go to the ER.
It went on with no triggers for a straight 26 hrs.

I haven't research beta-blockers. I will look into it. Do you know of any side effects of taking beta-blockers?

[Max]

They are used for high blood pressure. Here is a link that explains.
Beta Blockers Drugs Side Effects, Uses, Drug Interactions - MedicineNet

I've asked for Lopressor because it doesn't affect my lungs & I have asthma. So Tuesday I got a emergency appt with Doc to prescribe. Having my therapist see me actively having the attack was a godsend!!

Obviously you need monitored cause it's a cardiac drug, lots of people are on them anyways. In my case I see them as marginally safer than antidepressants for me, since I reacted badly and I'm not depressed.

[uchiha]

Originally Posted by Max

They are used for high blood pressure. Here is a link that explains.
Beta Blockers Drugs Side Effects, Uses, Drug Interactions - MedicineNet

I've asked for Lopressor because it doesn't affect my lungs & I have asthma. So Tuesday I got a emergency appt with Doc to prescribe. Having my therapist see me actively having the attack was a godsend!!

Obviously you need monitored cause it's a cardiac drug, lots of people are on them anyways. In my case I see them as marginally safer than antidepressants for me, since I reacted badly and I'm not depressed.

Thanks Max

[henrydavidtherobot]

I understand. I was put on medical leave because my heart was pounding from anxiety and the lack of blood flow to the brain made me very light-headed. After I took my leave and lessened my school load, I was still dealing with tremendous stress, including the attempted suicide of my mother. I focused on myself and got better.

Now, when I have palpitations, I remind myself that its been a lot worse and I have gotten better, so I shouldn't be alarmed. It helps them go away!

[uchiha]

Originally Posted by henrydavidtherobot

I understand. I was put on medical leave because my heart was pounding from anxiety and the lack of blood flow to the brain made me very light-headed. After I took my leave and lessened my school load, I was still dealing with tremendous stress, including the attempted suicide of my mother. I focused on myself and got better.

Now, when I have palpitations, I remind myself that its been a lot worse and I have gotten better, so I shouldn't be alarmed. It helps them go away!

Thanks, that is what I am doing now. I am hoping this will help.

What type of palpitations do you have? Most people have some type of palpitations at some point in their life. I have palpitations in the form of arrhythmia and ectopic beats but I also had an abnormally fast heart rate due to anxiety at one time. When my resting rate got up in the 200bpm range a doctor gave me Inderal. It really didn't help much. Try not to let it scare you too much.
I know that's easier said than done

[uchiha]

Originally Posted by George H.

What type of palpitations do you have? Most people have some type of palpitations at some point in their life. I have palpitations in the form of arrhythmia and ectopic beats but I also had an abnormally fast heart rate due to anxiety at one time. When my resting rate got up in the 200bpm range a doctor gave me Inderal. It really didn't help much. Try not to let it scare you too much.
I know that's easier said than done

Hi George, I don't get the feeling that my heart is racing. It more of I can feel it skip a beat or more like a quick fluttering. Also, I feel like my breath is "caught in my throat", briefly.

[avlady]

I get palpitations when i forget to take a meds dose or if it's near time for my next pills

[Angst_guy7]

Glad to hear you have consulted your doc and had tests. I guess the decision to go again would depend on your age and if there are other factors which cause you to think it could be something serious.
It wouldn't hurt ( or be too expensive)to have the doc take another quick listen to your heart. Of course some doctors are so worried about law suits that they order tests just to cover their behind.
I went for years (I'm 54) not being checked out despite minor heart flutters for many years usually brought on by stress.
I finally gave into my families pressure and had it checked out. It turned out to be a very minor heart arrhythmia. The doctors agreed that stress can make it feel more exaggerated.(it was deemed not serious enough to warrant medicine as taking it carries some risks that can make things worse)
We have had the same family physician for over 30 years so I was very comfortable with what he told me.
Good luck and take care

[lookforhelp]

Hello, i'm new here. Am experiencing heart palpitation recently. Previously have heart checked with ECG, ultrasound, treadmill stress test and no problem. Can it be a symptom of gastric reflux? It happens mostly if i have upset stomach.

[Cyran0]

Originally Posted by uchiha

Hi George, I don't get the feeling that my heart is racing. It more of I can feel it skip a beat or more like a quick fluttering. Also, I feel like my breath is "caught in my throat", briefly.

Yup, I totally get that and have for most of my adult life. My anxiety makes me a bit of a hypochondriac so every time it happens I think I'm having a heart attack and am going to die. I had a variety of tests done and like some others here I do have a minor arrhythmia (thank you spell check for knowing what I was trying to say) but nothing that warrants medication. I was basically told that anxiety and caffeine are the culprits in my case which sucks because I can't get rid of anxiety and I refuse to give up my caffeine.

What has worked for me a bit is the fact that I've been dying from these heart attacks for something like twenty years now. Somewhere along the way it sort of hit me that these things are never heart attacks, they never kill me, and while they are momentarily uncomfortable, I can take some deep breaths and they will be over quickly. It's not a total cure but it has lessened the worry somewhat and let me focus much more on whether or not I'm dying of cancer (I've been doing that for twenty years too).

Cyrano