Posted by jay-c10 on October 10, 2007, at 2:30:50
In reply to Re: Skipping heartbeat - anxiety, meds or sinister?, posted by jo.uk on September 3, 2007, at 1:04:42
Hello. Just looking on the web for other sufferrers of ectopic heartbeats and came across this subject which has been posted for some time now. I have been diagnosed with ectopic heartbeat by my doctor. I've had an ECG, a ultrascan(or similar), blood tests and have been told that my condition is normal. The condition is that my heart misses a beat and therefore when the following beat occurs(thankfully!) there is more blood in the heart to be pumped which gives the thumping sensation. I've cut out caffeine completely which does help a little, but I still have to live with the irregular beats which occur almost continuously all day every 4 beats or so. They are more noticeable when relaxed in the evening and at night when lying on my left hand side. The thumping sensation is difficult to live with and tends to tighten the chest and make me feel slightly breathless. It's the regularity and frequency of my irregular beats that concerns me and others seem to only suffer occassionaly or for short periods. I've been living with this for at least 2 years with little change. I hope this helps fellow suffers. Does anyone else suffer to this extent?
poster:jay-c10
thread:99207
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20071009/msgs/788198.html