Heart Rhythm Conditions – Welcome to the group

Hi!
I am so sorry for all you have been through. I hope and pray for you that better times are ahead.
ronnie

Hey there. I have lived with PVC's for 40 years. Most times relatively tolerable during work or play. But, some times pretty bad. And, I feel everyone one of them. Skipping, jumping, fluttering, hesitating, floundering around and on and on. Started having AFIB episodes about 4 years ago, and PVC's started getting worse and more frequent. Hundreds to thousands every day. On occasion I have a relatively good day. So, I have a couple of different issues. Still do as much as I can to help me relax. Still smoke, drink coffee and have a few beers on occasion.

So sorry, Amber. My A-fib is nothing compared to your situation. Am praying for you...

Hi!
Am 39 years of age. Last year on May 18 I had at least 2 heart attacks, blood clots, complete rental shutdown and grand mal seizures. I was in a coma for 9 days and it took 75 days for me to get back home to my 5 kids/husband. I now have a irregular heart beat,heart damage, beats to fast tachycardia and my blood doctor thinks i have APLS a blood clot autoimmune disorder also so blood thinners for the rest of my life.. I was supposed to have a EPS ablation tomorrow with the option for a defibrillator but the doc office called now its next month. I had chest pain off and on for a few years but just blew it off as stress/panic attacks. My mother had Afib for a number of years and two ablation later is Afib free now. Happy to start talking to others and learning their stories.
Amber

@kanaazpereira

Thank you for starting this discussion group! I too, had my first experience with tachycardia (fast heart beat) when I had a minor outpatient surgery. After that experience I obtained the anesthesiologist's records from that surgery (that showed when my heart rate increased and what meds they used to bring it down) and any time I have surgery at a different hospital I take that record with me and show it to the anesthesiologist. Most anesthesiologists gladly look at it and assure me that they will keep a watch out for tachycardia.

Since that surgery, I've had other times when my heart rate has increased, once during a stress test, and once when I got very busy and tired. I now take a small amount of a beta blocker at noon and that keeps everything under control.

Once when I had the rapid heart rate during a stress test, the cardiac RN suggested coughing, when that didn't work she suggested "bearing down" like you were trying to have a bowel movement. When that didn't work she gave me an injection which brought everything back to normal, but I certainly was tired when all was said and done.

Someone mentioned staying away from caffeine - I have a friend with A-Fib and she told me that caffeine is often in cosmetic products and they affect her A-Fib as well. So we should all read the labels of skin care/hair products before using.

I'm glad to hear of everyone's experience. I learn so much from hearing the experiences of others.

Teresa

What happened to your lead? Did they leave the old one in place when they replaced it? I am facing the same issue.

Hello, my name is Charlotte, I am happy to join this group, as I have A Fib and am trying to control it. The information that I receive in the Mayo Connect is invaluablle, as it really helps to talk with someone who has experienced the same problems.

Hi, I am Ryman. The first I really noticed my palpitations was back in the summer. I was kneading bread and my heart just started pounding. In October my heart rate dropped to 20. So I received a pacemaker. Actually, I have had a lot of trouble with it. They replaced the lead in January. The last two weeks while grocery shopping I had pain and a pounding heart. They checked my heart and the pacemaker and said they were both fine. I am having a stress test tomorrow. I have a daughter and two grandsons. My husband passed away 4 years ago. So I live with my oldest grandson.

I have had infrequent heart palpitations. My doctor recommended avoiding all caffeine products (coffee, tea, sodas, dark chocolate, etc.) and alcohol. Now I only have  palpitations if I break the rules. 

Hi Loli,

They all steal our hearts. My oldest actually lives around the corner from me so I get to see her often. My other two live out of state. Anyway, my oldest, Sophie has me wrapped around her finger, as they all do but because she is so close, she benefits from it more. LOL. Whenever I see her, I tell her several times that I love her. After a while, she'll ask me to stop. I tell her I want to make sure she knows how much I love her. Then she'll tell me she knows. When I ask her how she knows, she tell me because I'm always telling her. Now that is something I want all my grands to remember about me.

Does your family live near you??