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Sigh. PVC’s have me desperate. How to cope?
Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: Jan 13 9:56pm | Replies (91)Comment receiving replies
Wow! What an inspiring story. Thanks for that. The mental aspect of all of this is definitely the worst part. I’m seeing a therapist and they are trying very hard to get me right but I’m a hard case. The fear and worry about my future or lack of future is constant. Every PVC is a reminder that there’s something wrong with my heart. I worry constantly about sudden cardiac arrest. I’m currently being treated at the Cleveland Clinic AND the University of Michigan. So between the two I’m hoping I can get in the right path. My 12 year old daughter needs me so bad and I have failed her this past year. Prayers to you
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I appreciate your candor. Am having some of the same challenges. You are fortunate to have access to two outstanding medical facilities working with you and expect you know that. Would like to know how you manage working with two health facilities, if even possible to explain, let alone getting timely initial appointments with one. I am a patient with a reputable health facility but have concerns about the next steps -- not only "the what" but so little explained about test results and the like. I know from talking with other patients, friends, etc. that I am not alone by any means per the experience of some of these places being very territorial. Mayo Connect has been extremely valuable as a result.
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We are among many. It is quite common to feel the way you are. I could have posted so much more but I am not known for my brevity. That is good you are seeing a therapist. Doing things for your mental health are just as important as doing something for physical help.
Have you had any VFIB that caused medical attention? If so, was a AICD discussed? Has any of your cardiologist and or EP mentioned supplements?
If you do research and talk to many cardiologist, they will tell you that PVCs are quite normal and almost everyone has them. The problem comes when to many come which then puts a burden on hard and can lead to arrythmia.
That comes from my EP. Now some have PVCs and don't feel them or so minor to them not an issue. Some of the feelings are a lot stronger for others and does affect them drastically.
My EP states the anxiety and stress of worring can add to more PVCs. I know hard not to worry but I do a lot to minimize my fear and anxiety.
You are going ot Cleveland Clinic. I think I read the most oustanding heart treatment clinic in the nation. You are in good hands. Make sure they know about your fears and anxiety. It is hard for other posters and doctors to say PVCs are going to happen even to healthy hearts. So just work on what you can do to lesson them and a big thing there is mental stress reducers whether that be activities, yoga, deep breathing, etc.
Please talk with your daughter and tell her your fears and that you want to be there for her. I wish my mother had had your attitude of being there for me.