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Supraventricular Tachicardia

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ema38991
ema38991

Since three years ago, I had my first episode of tachicardia that takes me to the ER, then I came back to my home, and in a month it starts again so it take me back to the ER, I had an ablation on february two years ago and it did not work on me, So since then I am afraid to go out alone since i dont know when will be happen again, I feel so tired about this so depressed, and anxiety because it scares me every time that happens, also I experience sometimes pain in my heart, not allways, I take a beta blocker call Metroprolol 25 mg twice a day and it seems control my arrithmia and tachicardia, but not at all, sometimes I feel my heart fluttering, or beating so strong, I am new on the forum, can you answer me if that is normal, I go every two months with my cardiologist so I am under control, but still I feel so sad, I wish this never happened to me.

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  • ciaran33745
    ciaran33745 ema38991

    Posted

    Hi. Yes, this seems pretty normal for SVT.

    Has your cardio advised you to have another ablation?

  • rochelle43965
    rochelle43965 ema38991

    Posted

    Try not to let it stop you living your life.  Believe me, I know how scary it is.  I called an ambulance twice when I first started getting SVT's two years ago.  I am also on metoprolol and it controls them very well for me.  I don't get them very often anymore.  I was also very afraid to go anywhere by myself but I finally have gotten over that.  In fact, I go to the gym almost daily.  I am doing a lot of exercise now.  We never know when SVT will strike but we can't stop living.  Hugs to you.  smile

  • paullie
    paullie ema38991

    Posted

    SVT is not fun, but don't let it rule your life..I also take metoprolol..try to keep in mind all of the tricks that help to break it to avoid a trip to the ER..do you know your triggers that you should stay away from ie. too much caffeine, spicy foods, dehydration, low potassium, etc..flutterings, strong beats, etc are worrisome but normal..try to relax when it happens..hope this helps!

    • ema38991
      ema38991 paullie

      Posted

      Yes it helps thanks, I dont drink any soda, caffeine, or anything that will

      be dangerous for my heart, I am trying to eat so healthy, is hard because I like italian food, since I am italian, bread, pastas etc, but I

      know I can't so I try just to eat like once in a week and spaghetti whole wheat, I think in this forum we have to talk about our experiences that help and understand one to each other symptoms, that way will be better for us understand different symptoms and side effects of the different medicines like Metroprolol, Atenolol etc. Stay well and thanks for your response. wink

       

  • jeremiah89871
    jeremiah89871 ema38991

    Posted

    Hi Ema how are you doing lately? I know how you feel I havent been diagnosed with svt but ive made so many ER trips since I was a teenager not knowing what was wrong with me I would get a skip heary beat and my heart would raise so fast and beat about 150 bpm and I would feel so shakey and sweaty and nervouse feelimg and I would keep thinking am I going to die but anyways I have had one a few days ago and been having these attacks alot lately I feel scared I cant go anywhere or do much I quit my job because of this all the doctora I have seen tell me its anxiety ive been on anti anxiety medication and ativan for months now and still get these palpatations anyways ive seen a doctor the other night in the ER he did ECG on me my heart was fine just beating to fast and it kept beating fast for about 1 hour and he ran tests on me blood tests urine tests and later my heart went back into regular bpm but he kept me on a monitor till my results came back everything was fine nothing wrong with the tests but he told me before i left he thinks that it is SVT and not anxiety so he refered me to a cardiologist but I have to wait two months to see him but i just feel so scared for it to strike again but email me anytime if you want to talk about it or email me how your feeeling now I was also wondering how old are you I am 24 anyways enough said and hope that u receive this msg thanks
    • ciaran33745
      ciaran33745 jeremiah89871

      Posted

      Hey Jeremiah. I've been hereabouts for a good while now so hope I can spot obvious patterns. Ativan is brilliant help when you really need it. But I know from personal experience how addictive it is.  If you've been on it for months then please ask your GP about a withdrawal strategy. Take care confused

      ps why are the SMILEY or EMOTICON choices so hard or just plain weird?

    • ema38991
      ema38991 ciaran33745

      Posted

      Ativan help me in the past, but I dont want to be addictied to anything, but now since I need it I will try Lexapro 5 mg and will see what happen, thanks for your answer.wink

    • ema38991
      ema38991 jeremiah89871

      Posted

      Hi I am doing well as far as I take Metroprolol 25 mg, but still some issues sometimes at night I feel my heart beating so strong, nothing compare to tachicardia, but still not normal, so I as soon as I take the

      medicine my heart is normal, but if I dont the tachicardias will be back.

      And I am trying to see if the doctor recommend me another ablation, the first one did not work. and I am not so young as you are but still I am active and I like music, exercise is good for the heart, I am walking all days with my dog. Thanks for your answer wink

  • gene91169
    gene91169 ema38991

    Posted

         You're getting some good advice, ema.  Lots of us know very much about your thoughts, feelings, hopes, and fears.  The probability of your doing very well with SVT is high.  Many, many people are now experiencing cures.

         Yes, what you're feeling is normal.  You are far from alone.  We all wish the very best for you, and I'm quite optimistic for you, too. 

     

    • ema38991
      ema38991 gene91169

      Posted

      Thank you for your words, Yesterday I went to the doctor and he said

      he saw me to anxious and he prescribe me Lexapro 5 mg, I want to

      try because as I said is like you do not know when and where is going

      to happen and I think not been anxious will help my heart and me to

      stay well. Thanks again.wink 

    • gene91169
      gene91169 ema38991

      Posted

      Lots of folks wanting to help, ema.  The "anticipatory" anxiety, for me, has been one of the worst parts of the SVT package. I'm glad you're getting some help with that.  I think you're going to do very well.

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