svt

Hi Gillian, considering an ablation is definitely the right decision for you. Your svt is interfering with your life, and an ablation will help you with that. I'm so sorry for your anxiety....I know its hard not to be with with svt 😕 Keep us posted on your Drs appt..good luck!

I totally understand your anxiety.  I have had SVT for 20 years. The episodes are getting more frequent and more severe. Most of the time I have to go to the ER and get adenosine to return my heart to normal, so I have also decided to get an ablation because I live in constant fear of another attack. The ablations are usually successful. It is very rare for anyone to die from SVT or from an ablation, so just remember that and hopefully the ablation will cure your SVT and you can get your normal life back.

[color=#333333]What you are going thru many of us have gone thru.

The initial shock and trauma once your condition is fully realized is overwhelming and you think that as bad as it is right now will never change.[/color]

[color=#333333]It will.  You will get thru this.

You will learn to manage this.  You will learn from people and yourself and then you will develop healthier lifestyle habits to offset your heart issues.  You can be normal again by overcompensating for your issue but doing tons of the good stuff.  It works.

I discovered mine the hard way.  After working 36 hours straight with no sleep I died.  I had to be shocked back alive.  That was 17 years ago.  Diagnosis: SVT.  I had an underlying genetic issue which I became the victim of because of my stupid lifestyle.  For the first 6 months after that I felt sorry for myself.  After that I picked myself up.  I put more effort into living.  I used my body more to make it more efficient, to compensate for my heart weakness.  I adopted healthier lifestyle choices.

It was not easy.  I had to relearn a lot.  After 3 years, I was back to my normal confident self.

As Winston Churchill said: "when you are going thru hell, keep going."  [/color][color=#333333]For you right now it’s one day at a time.  You are in survival mode.  Know that if you learn and listen this will all change as you change.  The human body is capable of a lot more than we realize.  If you change you will realize this.  But you have to change.

The more you stress and worry the worse you will make your condition.  Stress and anxiety are triggers for heart rhythm issues.  There's your first learning...

I have met children with severe heart rhythm issues.  There's a light in their eyes.  They are in tune with their heart and they have more heart than most people I know.  They are an inspiration to me.

Your anxiety exists because you are now aware of an organ in your body you were previously unaware of.  It scares you.  It scared me.

I now manage my problem well and live a happy full life.  You can get there too.

For now, I suggest you eat a banana every day.  And when you have a heart episode eat another one.  The potassium helps your bioelectrical system - which is responsible for your heart beat.

Also, when you have an episode, cough (I can make myself cough by using a cotton bud in my ear), it’s one of the best techniques to remedy the situation.  Also, splash cold water on your face. These are the best 2 techniques which work for me.

You will have a new normal in the future.  I am glad to have this heart problem.  It woke me up.  I now have a better life than before I head this issue.  I was stupid before.  I am wiser now.[/color][color=#333333]I wish you all the best.

Take care,

Chris

PS> read others stories through these forums... also search on my name to read other postings by me to read about other suggestions, e.g. quit caffeine (tea/coffee/chocolate), quit sugar, exercise.[/color] 

Hi, I'm Ally. I'm 46 and I had my 1st attack at 20. I've had svt attacks through but lately it's been more frequent. I was starting to think the same as you. Almost obsessing over this. You know that this isn't the end of the road for you..... Has your Dr. Told you some of the home remedies you can try? If not, check out YouTube. Type in 'How to stop SVT'. The most important thing to remember...RELAX... DON'T STRESS. STRESS WILL BRING IT ON. I promise you, your not going to die. Not today, not tomorrow, not for a very long time. 😉 Also, ask for Ativan or Xanax. It helps tremendously.

I understand all of your thoughts, Gillian, since I have them and more. Have you read any/many of the "success" stories with ablation.  They greatly help me, and I think they could help you.  It would be much fun to read your successful report after your ablation.  I wish you the very best.  

I know what your going through I have an episodes all day I had this problem 11 years ago never found the cause was put on beta blocker it worked until now it came and went at first now all day med just made my breathing worse I know there is anxiety there anyway had a cath study done I have svt mine is cause from left part of heart nor sparking right gave me medicine made me worse he couldn't do ablation that day in difficult place have to be put to sleep gonna take 4 to 6 hours he game me medicine until surgery nor going to take it trying to get the control back mws messed me up don't worry about the test its not that bad it's worth going through can't wait to have this done so I can be normal but I don't let it stop me matter how bad I feel I did at first but med was main problem keep your head up don't be afraid of it you will feel messed up sometimes because even though we are calm are body's still react hope you feel better