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Long Term PAC and PVC Suffer. Need your support and guidance
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I’m not sure if I’m posting in the correct way…but I do need help. I’ve had PVC’s for about 15 years. I’ve had all the tests, stress, echo, ultrasounds, CT. Calcium levels at zero. My primary and cardiologist both tell me the PVC’s are benign. They are so troublesome to me. They are definitely impacting my mental health. My anxiety goes through the roof as soon as I feel them. A few years ago I asked my GI if my GERD could trigger the PVC’s and she said no. Now I’m reading that eating can trigger them. I see my cardiologist 1-13-25 and it can’t come soon enough. Thanks for listening I know I’m all over the place but it’s one of those evenings! Be well all.
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@kiltipepper
We can pass on to you our experience in hope that helps you. I see vickif5 has already answered you with good information.
One thing I have found over my 77 years is not all doctors know the impact of mental health over physical health. Some individuals with PVCs do not have strong feelings from them and others it is a real problem.
If you suffer from GERD and is affecting your mental health the extra stress can affect your PVCs. My EP and HF told me this not my opinion. Finding ways to lower your stress and anxiety is important with PVCs that affect your mental health.
I had bad PVCs in right ventrical that my EP did a ablation. It fixed it and has not return many years later. However my LV PVCs got really bad. I asked about (EP) about another ablation but wanted to try medication first. The medication I was put on reduced my PVCs about 75%. And of course my stress level went down and I think both like both my specialst has said affect eath other.
Do you see a cardiologist or electrophsiologist (spell). If you can see a EP I would sure recommend it. My EP also put me on magnesium. But you should check with your doctors and not assume you should take because I do. But magnesium has been shown to help with PVCs and asked your cardiologist about it.
Also do not stress out on your posts. We all started where you are and it is a site to express your feelings and get feedback from others with similiar expereiences.
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Just because they are benign doesn’t mean it’s not impacting your quality of life. Some people never feel them or aren’t bothered by them others are highly symptomatic. I too was highly symptomatic. I tried different meds until I found one that worked well for me. Sometimes it’s trial and error. After about a year I developed side effects from the meds and in consultation with my EP opted for an ablation. I’ve now gone from 10k a day to under 100. Feeling great. If you’re miserable - push back and ask for treatment. You don’t have to suffer.