Anybody diagnosed with PVC (premature ventrical contractions)?
Question:
I dont think the problem has changed. I usually get them when i am over tired. Also the meds have made me gain weight and i think that also is causing the problem to persist. Just wanted to chat with someone in regards to their symtoms
Answers:
Hello Linda,
Occaisional PVC's are really nothing to worry about. They are common and even expected in the super atheletes. The marathon runners have a very low heart rate and frequent PVC's.
When you have to do something is when they happen enough that it causes you be be dizzy or light headed. Then they can give you a medication to help out.
The other time that is significant is when there are a bunch of them connected to gether, this is called V-tach, (ventricular tachycardia) and then something needs to be done.
Just follow your doctors advice and relax.
Other Answers:
I know i do not know you well but i have seen this many times before and I would suggest a sleep study.you may have sleep apnea that is causing your problem of pvc's and being tired during the day.
yeah, i get hundreds a day. i tried a beta blocker for awhile too and i quit after a few weeks because i was constantly cold and tired. if you just started, it might take a couple weeks before it starts helping prevent the PVCs. but beta blockers work very well in some people, and not so well in others.
once i got use to the PVCs and they quit scaring me (when i first started getting them back in high school and didnt know what they were i thought i was gonna have a heart attack or something), i quit the beta blocker and just dealt with them because they dont bother you as much if fear doesnt come with them. but if you decided to quit the beta blocker talk to a doctor or pharmacist first about slowly lowering your dose, you need to taper off otherwise you can get worsened PVCs and tachycardias if you just stop it cold turkey.
I have them, as well as WPW and Afib. I am on a beta blocker (atentolol) as well as Flecainaid, which is a great drug for me.
I get my PVC's when I too am overtired, or eat something that doesn't agree with my stomach. Many people with GERD develop PVC's it's a bizarre phenomenon.
Beta blockers are notorious for weight gain because they cause the heart not to beat as fast and slow down pulse rate and lower blood pressure. They can also cause depression which can cause tiredness and appetitie increase.
I try and exercise as I did before I was diagnosed, drink lots of water, rest is going to be the key to this.
There's a great yahoo group called People with PVC's.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/PeoplewithPVCs/
You can read and exchange support with lots of people like you who have PVC's.
Take care.
I have never ever heard of being put on a beta blocker for PVC's. Beta blockers are prescribed for arrythmia's in the atria, not the ventricles. Get a 2nd opinion.
Beta blockers usually come with a reg tag on the side of the bottle which tells you not to drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how the medicine affects you. I personally take mine at supper time, so at bedtime I sleep better. The cardiologist reccomended it.
These do occur in people without heart disease. I would not treat with a beta blocker myself.
Linda,
I have PVC's as you will learn they are called as well. They can be very scary, but I have been assured they are OK when under control. I have also gained weight on the beta blocker as well. If you would like to chat about it, please feel free to email me at andrewchatter@yahoo.com
i haven't been diagnosed with PVC but i'm pretty sure i have it. I've had those "skipped beats" or "fluttering" sensations for over 6 years and the doctors say it's stress or just lack of rest or sleep. I don't think you should be worried about it. I also don't recommend taking medication for it if they have side effects. From what I hear PVC's are very common and don't lead to any serious heart problems. If you're really concerned then proboably go see a cardiologist and see what they say. I should proboably go see one too. Hope that helps
Source(s):
Personal experience.
Yeah, i get those, too. If they weren't too bothersome before meds, you might ask about weaning off the meds. Caffiene, stress, and sleep deprivation make mine worse. I don't get them when i'm relaxed (but i'm on beta blockers and a moo cow).
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