tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653459240705372131.post2307104846534701858..comments2023-05-22T03:45:42.205-07:00Comments on PVC Ectopic Heartbeat Support Group: PVC's: Another Kind Of "Night Terror"Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger89125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653459240705372131.post-57894350011209575842020-01-01T22:16:32.564-08:002020-01-01T22:16:32.564-08:00Anyone still here? 1am and can't sleep due to ...Anyone still here? 1am and can't sleep due to pvcs and the fear of dying from them.. MzKruegerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15289474682162905233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653459240705372131.post-44799673292989257092019-08-06T17:56:33.367-07:002019-08-06T17:56:33.367-07:00I just found this site. I know it is an older site...I just found this site. I know it is an older site but because PVC’s still exist it’s a good read. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653459240705372131.post-39288824838359291512019-01-29T06:04:40.019-08:002019-01-29T06:04:40.019-08:00Hi,
Is anyone still reading this thread??Hi,<br /><br />Is anyone still reading this thread??Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10390584100077003847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653459240705372131.post-41551958490059934612018-09-25T18:55:27.726-07:002018-09-25T18:55:27.726-07:00Im here, been having abnormal beats for about a ye...Im here, been having abnormal beats for about a year now Fernandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11163643393922820176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653459240705372131.post-44132913223609971132018-08-26T02:16:59.848-07:002018-08-26T02:16:59.848-07:00Old thread but so thankful I’ve found it. It’s 5am...Old thread but so thankful I’ve found it. It’s 5am and I’ve nearing 24 hours of no sleep due to these PVCs. I will try some of the recommendations.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10729863830776960587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653459240705372131.post-91425419022498862312018-08-15T00:32:58.134-07:002018-08-15T00:32:58.134-07:00To all suffering with PVCs/ ectopic heartbeat: I h...To all suffering with PVCs/ ectopic heartbeat: I have had PVCs for the last 38 years and I am now 66 years old. They started out of nowhere after I experienced a tachycardia out of the blue, with no history of this before. After that, I kept getting the irregular heartbeat, sometimes a few a day, sometimes a couple of weeks or more with none, and so on. In recent years the PVCs have been awful, getting sometimes thousands per day.<br />I had read a study which said that the drug, Acebutolol, was having success at reducing the number of PVCs in subjects. I asked my cardiologist about this, and he said it was an older drug but that it would be worth a try since no other beta-blockers had helped me much, and some exacerbated depression. I started on 400 mg per day, then a few months later asked the doctor if I could double that to 800mg per day, taking one 400mg pill in the morning and one at night. I noticed that it seemed to help decrease the PVCs. In July of 2017, I had double knee replacement surgery. I noticed in the days and weeks after that, and having been on the 800 mg of Acebutolol for a while, I virtually experienced a fraction of the PVCs I had before on other drugs. In fact, I was shocked to realize I was feeling only a few mild PVCs in a month, whereas before I was getting as many as 20 per minute on bad days, which equates to many thousands per day. I don't know if the shock of anesthesia and double knee surgery had an effect on my heart rhythm or if it was the 800mg of Acebutolol I had been on for some time that diminished my PVCs. All I can say is, I highly recommend Acebutolol (Sectral) for reducing or eliminating PVCs. Ask your cardiologist about this drug. It may work for you, too. God bless.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05474910289856702338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653459240705372131.post-86474375409836345962018-02-10T00:36:45.949-08:002018-02-10T00:36:45.949-08:00To all suffering with PVCs/ ectopic heartbeat: I h...To all suffering with PVCs/ ectopic heartbeat: I have had PVCs for the last 38 years and I am now 66 years old. They started out of nowhere after I experienced a tachycardia out of the blue, with no history of this before. After that, I kept getting the irregular heartbeat, sometimes a few a day, sometimes a couple of weeks or more with none, and so on. In recent years the PVCs have been awful, getting sometimes thousands per day.<br />I had read a study which said that the drug, Acebutolol, was having success at reducing the number of PVCs in subjects. I asked my cardiologist about this, and he said it was an older drug but that it would be worth a try since no other beta-blockers had helped me much, and some exacerbated depression. I started on 400 mg per day, then a few months later asked the doctor if I could double that to 800mg per day, taking one 400mg pill in the morning and one at night. I noticed that it seemed to help decrease the PVCs. In July of 2017, I had double knee replacement surgery. I noticed in the days and weeks after that, and having been on the 800 mg of Acebutolol for a while, I virtually experienced a fraction of the PVCs I had before on other drugs. In fact, I was shocked to realize I was feeling only a few mild PVCs in a month, whereas before I was getting as many as 20 per minute on bad days, which equates to many thousands per day. I don't know if the shock of anesthesia and double knee surgery had an effect on my heart rhythm or if it was the 800mg of Acebutolol I had been on for some time that diminished my PVCs. All I can say is, I highly recommend Acebutolol (Sectral) for reducing or eliminating PVCs. Ask your cardiologist about this drug. It may work for you, too. God bless.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05474910289856702338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653459240705372131.post-31678852602702941442017-04-13T16:40:15.777-07:002017-04-13T16:40:15.777-07:00Mine get really bad about a week before my period ...Mine get really bad about a week before my period so I'm thinking hormones really affect it with me. Interesting about potassium, I was thinking maybe that's part of my problem too. I'm at a 3.6 and when it was over 4 I wasn't having any palpitations, just svt.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13432774108465927619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653459240705372131.post-39631170658874182302016-12-22T04:59:47.632-08:002016-12-22T04:59:47.632-08:00Oh also I forgot to mention I get pvcs more often ...Oh also I forgot to mention I get pvcs more often right as I'm starting my period. Anyone else? So I do think Hormones play into it. <br />Michelle Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653459240705372131.post-2318008582492230882016-12-22T04:53:31.856-08:002016-12-22T04:53:31.856-08:00I'm 37 and been having pvcs on/off since my mi...I'm 37 and been having pvcs on/off since my mid 20's. I quit caffeine and I've never smoked. They are intermediate no trigger. I don't get them but maybe twice a day or I'll go a week and only have a couple. It is always different. I do have extremely bad anxiety. My blood pressure runs low and I'm petite and thin. I am very active but I can have them in the middle of an active workday. I'm on my feet all the time. Cutting out caffeine has helped a lot but also something worth mentioning that I haven't read on here yet is a good Dr I've been using at Dr's Nutrition looked at my blood work and saw I was very low on potassium. I was 3.6 and She says even low 4 can cause heart issues. Same if really high. I started potassium and it has helped some. I keep checking my potassium levels every few months because you don't want it too high. I'm in mid 4s now. I'll try the magnesium etc suggestions as well. I think diet, anxiety and hormones have a lot to do with them. It's easy for me to get dehydrated I've fainted from dehydration because I'm little and have low blood pressure as it is so any further dip can be bad. I drink water all day long now. Water, fruits, veggies, grilled lean meats are the way to go. Check your potassium, best to be around 5.0... Low 4s are even showing issues Dr says. Also seems like a lot of us have low blood pressure, does that seem to be a link? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653459240705372131.post-28471061707322424272016-12-03T07:33:57.016-08:002016-12-03T07:33:57.016-08:00Okay I just found this website!! At times I feel l...Okay I just found this website!! At times I feel like I'm dying. I started having PVCS 3 years ago. I was 24 at the time worked out everyday and ate very healthy. I got pregnant with my son and they went away but had them every now and then.After I had him they came in full force. I'm not pregnant with my second and have them every day. They have now woken me up at night and I truly feel like I'm dying! I've had all the tests and they say everything is normal! Should I get a second opinion? I feel like no one I know can relate to what I'm going through. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653459240705372131.post-44840276254148207212016-02-02T21:08:25.217-08:002016-02-02T21:08:25.217-08:00Has anyone on here been recommended to do ablation...Has anyone on here been recommended to do ablation? New electrophisiologist suggested the procedure for my PVC's because they were over 10% in holter monitor. He says procedure is 80-90% effective and I'm only 35 with a good heart so surgery is good option for me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17750407549258038335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653459240705372131.post-40975705348845479532015-12-27T09:36:59.691-08:002015-12-27T09:36:59.691-08:00First time on this site. I have had PVC's/PAC&...First time on this site. I have had PVC's/PAC's for the past 2 years. I am almost 47 year old woman. They began after my father died unexpectedly from a heart attack and my husband was off of work for a disability that almost killed him. I became the major bread winner in the family with a high pressure management job that required a lot of travel. Needless to say I was under a lot of stress when they began. I wore a holter monitor for 3 weeks and was averaging about 4,000 extra beats per day and could feel every one. Of course, this increased my anxiety and I did end up having some panic attacks. I have since started exercising plus yoga and meditation. Plus I found many triggers that I avoid now such as, aspartame, sucrolose, alcohol, caffeine. These ingredients will get it going pretty immediately. Without the triggers I have much less but I do have them still monthly I believe due to hormone levels shifting from perimenopause. I have had my bloodwork done to check hormones and will be starting hormone replacement therapy soon which I hope will help with these. My husband is back to work and I have had to step down from a good paying job due to the effects of these. Very sad that they are stealing my peace of mind and my way of life. I am highly sensitive to medications and have low blood pressure so the only meds cardio could put me on was flecainide which seemed to help some but I did not like the side effects so stopped taking. I do have an appointment with EP in 2 weeks to see what other options he might suggest. I am thankful that they are no where near as bad as they used to be but still are dibilitating since they are unpredictable for me now but at least not having them everyday like before I knew the triggers. I have also tried anti anxiety meds but they made me so sick I could not take them either.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653459240705372131.post-71956543265475460512015-10-23T02:09:06.311-07:002015-10-23T02:09:06.311-07:00What is your count ?? Mines I can't really tel...What is your count ?? Mines I can't really tell at times but I would say paying close attention to it no more then maybe 2 permin and bepending if its at night because for me its when they are most active but now I heard of a possibility of it could also being PAC.s uuummmmmm another thing to worry about I haven't gone to the doctor and that's The true the reason is afraid of what can it be be I been having thsese symptoms for years 8plus years and fits every thing that evrey one is talking about /:Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653459240705372131.post-55069611642958829832015-10-09T04:49:38.253-07:002015-10-09T04:49:38.253-07:00I'm 28 years of age I been having PVCs for 10 ...I'm 28 years of age I been having PVCs for 10 years now they go away and come back out of nowhere I have notice drinking lots of water no soda coffee energy drinks beer or smoking will help a lot but just when they seem they when away they are back and now in The night can't even sleep at times thinking I'm going to die thinking if I should call 911 the ER knows my face of all Tue times I been there and always the answer is the same your OK nothing is wrong with you when I know there is gets Frustrating and so enoyin I have notice if I don't eat any thing after 7pm I will have a OK night some sleep or some times even going to sleep some how up words like sitting up words works great or laying in my stomach but over all is when I'm Relax is when it happens thanks for all the tips I will try them I have to just want them to go away /:Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653459240705372131.post-76358131292285992962015-03-05T07:14:58.936-08:002015-03-05T07:14:58.936-08:00So how often do you get PVC? How many per minute i...So how often do you get PVC? How many per minute is your min and max?<br />My email is vmelkon@yahoo when there is some symbol and then they come.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653459240705372131.post-8761245484281242622014-08-20T22:39:59.245-07:002014-08-20T22:39:59.245-07:00Hello, my name is Gabe and I have been a long tim...Hello, my name is Gabe and I have been a long time sufferer from PVC's and anxiety. Since the age of 22 I have been dealing with PVC's and up until recently, I never had a problem with them at night. I know what triggers my PVC's (anxiety, fatigue, alcohol and caffeine) I take Toprol and Flecanide. Beta blocker and an antiarrhythmic drug. Both seemj to work ok, but recently after midnight they seem to act up. Any suggestions?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653459240705372131.post-54860518818728392812014-05-19T15:10:48.949-07:002014-05-19T15:10:48.949-07:00Hello all. Came across this blog while looking up...Hello all. Came across this blog while looking up a med that the docs want me to try for what they think is PVCs, just starting the work-up. We'll see how it goes. These things are annoying! :-)<br />Robinmotherofthenubianprincesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09895858183287231485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653459240705372131.post-68226088263716360042014-01-21T09:17:25.613-08:002014-01-21T09:17:25.613-08:00Hey guys:) Ive been suffering from pvcs for years....Hey guys:) Ive been suffering from pvcs for years. However recently they've been acting up like crazy when I go for brisk walks..seems like its when my pulse is in the 100 ish range. IT IS SO UNCOMFORTABLE. Thank god they do completely dissappear when I run and stuff like that...anyone here have experience with the same thing?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653459240705372131.post-9929027088462653192013-07-23T22:39:52.180-07:002013-07-23T22:39:52.180-07:00I started having PVCs after the birth of my second...I started having PVCs after the birth of my second child back in 1978 and have continued to have them ever since. I was 27 then and am 62 now. So be prepared to have these nasty things for a long time! But also be aware that, if tests prove them benign, which they usually are, you have to try to control your anxiety over them. And I am so thankful for the advice about magnesium and other supplements that have helped people. I plan to try them. I am on Bystolic 5 mg, which I was put on after being sent to the hospital with two months worth of these PVCs, up to ten per minute. I was worn out. The Bystolic, a beta blocker/BP med, seemed like a miracle cure to me...at least for a few weeks. Now the PVC's are back, but not too frequently. I plan to see my cardiologist this week and will run by her the suggestions of others on this blog about magnesium, etc. I hate the thought of increasing the Bystolic, as it does make you tired. Also, I have to lean on the Lord (I am a Christian) with this condition and remember the Scripture that says "Cast all your anxieties on Him, for He cares for you." And also, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Phil. 4:13. He was with me through breast cancer 13 years ago, and I know He will be with me as I seek His help with this problem for my remaining years. God bless all of you fellow PVC endurers!Pamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653459240705372131.post-19215094469771615602012-11-15T03:54:41.274-08:002012-11-15T03:54:41.274-08:00Hey all I'm a 26 year old guy from Australia a...Hey all I'm a 26 year old guy from Australia and I have had the PVCs (or VEBs in Australia) for about 4 years I am taking 100 mg of metroplol daily and it seems to help I've had all the test under the sun and got a full clearance from my cardiologist after spending 2 days in hospital I have some thickening of heart wall but I'm 2 meters tall and doctor said that's normal It's a terrifying feeling and I'm glad I've met people who are in the same boat I've had no side effects with the beta blockers The worst part is that I've become a slave to it I play football three times a week and now have cut it back to 2 days a week out of fear of having an episode I'm certainly not myself I feel like I have them all the time but its probably all in my head!! I sometimes get a run of them and I am just waiting for me to hit the floor Anyway its just reassuring to know people out there have the same dramas Thanks for posting your stories Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653459240705372131.post-36868715814413793902012-09-08T11:52:46.191-07:002012-09-08T11:52:46.191-07:00Hello I'm 37 years old and suffer with these. ...Hello I'm 37 years old and suffer with these. They started after the birth of my second child four years ago. They come and go for months at a time. I'm interested in anyone who suffers with them and then got pregnant. I want a third child but these things are holding me back.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653459240705372131.post-27394771211039399352012-02-22T21:18:12.939-08:002012-02-22T21:18:12.939-08:00I get them during the day but mild. Hang in there ...I get them during the day but mild. Hang in there guys. Doctor said they are normal. Had an EKG and cardiac enzymes blood test and were all normal. Said millions of americans have that problem. Wish there was a safe medication they could give us that would have minimal effect. They have medications but some are harsh and dangerous. I still bike and walk and pretty much normal but they are bothersome at times. Not too bad for me but I know some out there have them really bad. Love you guys. Hang in there. <br /><br />Peter <br /><br />ptrinidad1@satx.rr.comPeternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653459240705372131.post-81005902706993745862010-11-20T07:04:50.527-08:002010-11-20T07:04:50.527-08:00To anonymous on 6 November: try taking magnesium t...To anonymous on 6 November: try taking magnesium taurate (or taurine) in the amount suggested on the bottle (start with one 475 mg capsule three times a day). Let me know if it works. It did with me, but I added l-argenine and increased the dose of taurine later on because the PVCs returned. But I'm back on CloudnineUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03525118882080281065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4653459240705372131.post-23892308380993713632010-11-06T15:31:41.895-07:002010-11-06T15:31:41.895-07:00I have been diagnosed with PVCs at the ER 2 months...I have been diagnosed with PVCs at the ER 2 months ago, but was just told to reduce stress, avoid alcohol and caffeine, and get some rest. My family doctor said that they were benign too, but said that it would be OK to try magnesium supplements. <br /><br />I've read about so many different types of magnesium. So for those of you who have found relief with mag supplements, can you please share what type and how much you are taking?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com