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I’m Tracey and I’ve never posted as part of a group before. Just desperate for support and understanding about my recently diagnosed SVT. I just came across this when researching what is triggering my newly diagnosed SVT suddenly. Started very mildly in Jan 26. Wore holter monitor for week and caught some irregularities. Took couple months to see cardiologist at end of April. During this time episodes very infrequent and didn’t last long. I barely noticed and told Doctor that. The cardiologist switched my blood pressure medication around same time I had viral infection and my PCP put me on steroids. I ended up in ER five days later on May 27. Heart racing non-stop for hours, sky high BP and anxiety like crazy. ER did all the tests and doctor said my heart was ok and that steroids triggered very bad SVT. Said should feel better once steroids out of my system. Few days later I started to feel better. Still had episodes but not all the time and not as bad until the past five days. it picked up Sun evening and got bad enough that I’m having trouble sleeping. I’m so tired. Been like this for days. I’m mostly good during day while at work but in the evening when I lie down it cranks up. I’m sure the stress/anxiety it is causing me doesn’t make it better. I also realized that some other medications i recently started might trigger so I’m going to try stopping them as well as going back on my previous BP med. It is just so frustrating and my cardiologist isn’t very responsive (only saw him the one time in end April) so I might be looking for another one. After reading some posts, I realized that I too had Covid in Dec 25 and this started about a month later. My heart just feels like it is going to jump out of my chest at times and my chest is sore as it can last for hours. Last night it was happening for several hours before I finally fell asleep but only slept about four hours then up again. Does anyone notice it happened more while lying down or at night? Hoping for some support and to not feel so alone and scared. My family tries but just doesn’t understand what this feels like and how disruptive it is. Thanks and Prayers!

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@tlaun44 Food can trigger this as well as stress and anxiety. Chocolate, Caffeinated drinks, and starchy food that pushes your blood sugar up like bread, rice, noodles, cakes, cookies, any carbohydrate heavy snack and being dehydrated, Did you have a silent heart attack that you did not know you had that would have created scar tissue in the heart which would interferes with the hearts electrical signals? Research calcium and magnesium.- From asking AI - Magnesium and calcium have a push-and-pull relationship that is critical for heart rhythm. Magnesium acts as a natural blocker that regulates the amount of calcium entering heart cells. This balance allows your heart muscle to contract properly and relax fully between beats, stabilizing electrical signaling.How They Interact - Calcium's Role: Calcium is essential for heart muscle contraction. However, too much calcium can overstimulate the heart's electrical system, potentially leading to irregular beats or palpitations.Magnesium's Role: Magnesium controls how and when electricity moves through your heart. It prevents excessive calcium from entering heart cells, keeping your heartbeat steady and preventing arrhythmia's. The Imbalance: If your magnesium levels are low, your heart cannot effectively regulate calcium. This lack of regulation can cause the heart to beat out of sync or speed up. Dietary Sources: You can boost both minerals naturally. Foods like spinach, almonds, and avocados are high in magnesium, while dairy products, fortified cereals, and dark leafy greens provide calcium. Safety Considerations: Self-prescribing high doses of either mineral can cause further electrolyte imbalances or interact with existing medications. Always consult with a healthcare provider before making changes to your supplement routine.

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When I took prednisone my heart just about beat out of my chest and that’s before I even had trouble with afib. I always take methylprednisolone (medrol) now and have better luck with that. Heart issues are no fun. Best of luck.