Premature atrial contractions: Anyone have any helpful info on this?

Posted by lolly906 @lolly906, Aug 17, 2018

I was now just recently told I have Premature Atrial Contractions, or P.A.C, after being on a holter monitor for 48 hrs. I was told this after my higher then normal calcium score, and was told p.a.c. is benign., but im still worried. I was put on monitor after I felt my heart pounding hard in my left neck area. Im wondering if anyone has any helpful info on this? Im really worried acutally, even cancelled my colonoscopy due to the laxative saying it could cause irregular heartbeat. it seems I can feel my heart skip beats at times or speed up! very scary to me. Im wondering if anyone else has this? I am 58 yrs old and am on lovastatin for high cholesterol thanks

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yorlik | @yorlik | Dec 3, 2018

In reply to @jameck "Yes I am having the same issue. I think the nurse is starting to become annoyed..." + (show)

After my atrial valve replacement and subsequent a-fib starting, they put me on a statin to reduce my not very high cholestral... it killed me in a few day with pain. made them stop it. Point is if they make you take something that is hurting you, MAKE THEM STOP! If they dont FIND ANOTHER DOCTOR. That is my advice.

healthytoday | @healthytoday | Dec 13, 2018

Does the amount of dairy we consume affect the deposits in the heart?

healthytoday | @healthytoday | Dec 13, 2018

In reply to @jameck "Out of the blue, 3 weeks ago, I have started waking up with PVCs 3 hours..." + (show)

Someone told me that as I aged, I needed to cut down the sugar and caffeine (a lot). I'd consider your diet. Also salt.

healthytoday | @healthytoday | Dec 13, 2018

In reply to @jddart "I'm interested in others' experiences with different physical movements or positions causing PACs, etc. When I..." + (show)

I had the sleep test re sleep aphnea (sp). Mine was mild to moderate. Suggested I stay off my back when I sleep. It didn't seem like a big factor, but wearing a mask did seem like a big factor in my sleep.
Anyway, the point is sleep issues can cause or increase heart afib. as I understand it.

healthytoday | @healthytoday | Dec 13, 2018

In reply to @jddart "I'm interested in others' experiences with different physical movements or positions causing PACs, etc. When I..." + (show)

"know thyself" who said that?

healthytoday | @healthytoday | Dec 13, 2018

In reply to @jddart "I'm interested in others' experiences with different physical movements or positions causing PACs, etc. When I..." + (show)

I don't know, but movement is essential to bone and muscle strength. Yoga stretching is what I do and love it. No yard work to speak of. Just notice yourself is my motto.

healthytoday | @healthytoday | Dec 13, 2018

In reply to @jddart "No. Any doctor I've mentioned that to just ignored the question. I think they thought it's..." + (show)

These poor doctors and nurses. I wonder what stress they must carry trying to manage patients and there own issues. I always ask them how they are doing?

Leonard | @jakedduck1 | Dec 13, 2018

In reply to @healthytoday ""know thyself" who said that?" + (show)

@healthytoday
Hi there
Socrates

healthytoday | @healthytoday | Dec 13, 2018

In reply to @scardycat "How many milligrams do you take 400?" + (show)

I take 400mg. On the medium to small size. Retirement age.

lioness | @lioness | Dec 13, 2018

In reply to @healthytoday "These poor doctors and nurses. I wonder what stress they must carry trying to manage patients..." + (show)

@healthyday Thank you Retired nurse here

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