lisamarie Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Any thoughts on an irregular heart beat? I noticed last night that my heart was beating funny (I wear ear plugs at night so I can hear it really good). It went thump, thump, thump, thuuuuuuump, BOOM. Over and over. I thought it'd go away but it's been doing it all day today as well. I can feel my heart flutter a bit when it does it. I looked it up and it sounds like PVC, but I know nothing about heart issues. Hubby says I should get it checked out if it doesn't go away, but I sure feel silly going in to get a bunch of tests for nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaplank Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 You probably should get it checked out. I had the same kind of heart beat, and it lasted for quiet awhile. I got to feeling faint because my heart was beating so erratically. I was put on a heart monitor and they ran some tests, but nothing conclusive. I read somewhere that taking a magnesium supplement helps with heart issues, so I purchased some chelated magnesium. Taking it on a regular basis has helped me have minimal to no erratic heartbeats. So while I recommend taking magnesium, I still would have your heart checked out. It's not something to mess around with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momtoamiracle Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Are you taking any allergy meds or anything else that is a stimulant? Dh was taking a decongestant and it caused some heart issues. If you're not taking anything, I would get it looked at. Make sure you drink enough water, along with the magnesium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toocrazy!! Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 I have PVC's too - they are a somewhat common side effect of perimenopause. I did all the tests. You can't really mess around with your heart. I went to a cardiologist who could hear them and didn't really recommend any other tests, but mine were making me so anxious I ended up doing all the tests! Mine still come and go, but luckily they don't make me nervous any more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 It does sound like my PVCs feel. They did go hog wild around perimenopause and then settled down. At their worst, I had several a minute and sometimes they were painful. It would be wise to go in to the doctor. Though PVCs are benign, it's sure not something to diagnose over the internet. ;) So I wouldn't worry, but I would go in. The doctor is not going to think you're silly for wanting to be sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treestarfae Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Progesterone deficiency does that to me. I use progesterone 2x morning and night, no issues. magnesium is always good with hormonal issues. chelated is better than the cheaper stuff that acts more like a laxative.my one warning with progesterone is that it's a strong diuretic and you need to be a person who's well hydrated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisamarie Posted November 8, 2012 Author Share Posted November 8, 2012 Only med I take is zoloft, which I've been on for almost a year. About 4 months ago I started cutting the dose in half. Other than that, nothing. I am 33, so I doubt (hopefully) that it's perimenopause, but maybe?:001_huh: If it isn't gone by tomorrow I will call the dr and get looked at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 I have PVC's too - they are a somewhat common side effect of perimenopause. I did all the tests. You can't really mess around with your heart. I went to a cardiologist who could hear them and didn't really recommend any other tests, but mine were making me so anxious I ended up doing all the tests! Mine still come and go, but luckily they don't make me nervous any more. :iagree: This is the same for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momtoamiracle Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Only med I take is zoloft, which I've been on for almost a year. About 4 months ago I started cutting the dose in half. Other than that, nothing. I am 33, so I doubt (hopefully) that it's perimenopause, but maybe?:001_huh: If it isn't gone by tomorrow I will call the dr and get looked at. Unless you're developing an intolerance to it. I can't take any depression meds now. They all make my heart go nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolly Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Caffeine can also be a culprit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Caffeine can also be a culprit. :iagree: As people age, more and more stop drinking coffee because of side effects. I am hoping coffee will the LAST indulgence I have to give up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisamarie Posted November 13, 2012 Author Share Posted November 13, 2012 I went to the dr yesterday. She heard it with the stethoscope and of course the EKG didn't cooperate so I have to do a 24 hour halter monitor test. She said that it's either a PVC or PAC. I mentioned that last Monday (2 days before I noticed my heart issue), I ate salmon which made my chest get tight, my mouth feel funny and then I broke out in hives. I took benadryl. She said that my allergic reaction probably threw my heart beat off and that it'll right itself on its own. No more seafood for me. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiramisu Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 I'm glad you got it checked out. I'm sure it will give you peace of mind. Let us know how you fare. I'm another one who was helped with magnesium. I had PVC's for years, worse when the dc were younger and I was sleep deprived. I went through echocardiograms and halter monitors three times. By mistake, through buying a calcium supplement that was on sale that happened to have magnisium in it, I discovered that as long as I take magnesium, my heartbeat stays very regular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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