artluvr09 Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 I used to get palpitations a lot and I had heart monitor and a king of hearts and my doctor said it was always fine. I have been on atenolol since October and havnet had many but today was weird. I was just sitting at my computer and had three heart palipations in a row when I breathed in. It was really strange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenniferInOhio Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 I think it's normal in the POTS world. I have them all the time (all different kinds) and have been monitored "more than anyone in the US" according to my EP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iheartfrogs217 Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 I wish I had an answer to this one, but I don't. :/ However, if you find out please let me know, because I have irregular rhythms and palpitations ALL the time. Like JenniferInOhio said, I think it's normal in the POTS world as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gofl1 Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 I assume when you say palpitations you are referring to pvc's or pac's? Basically they really don't know why they occur. My cardiologist thinks it is just catecholamine release along with a touchy vagus nerve. If you look at statistics though, almost everyone including perfectly healthy people have palpitations on a daily basis. Most just don't feel them. Every study has concluded they are not indicative of any serious abnormalities in a structurally normal heart and the prognosis is the same as a normal person. I have bad days and good days but try not to let them bother me anymore. Some people have thousands every day with no issues. Magnesium and taurine can sometimes help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomWithPots Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Wish I knew! I have small ones daily, but every few months ill have a really bad episode that will last for 3-5 min. In this case, they are constant and hard so I always end up at the ER...Its one symptom that I don't think ill ever get used to! If u find and new info, please share!Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramakentesh Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 they think increased sensitivity of the sinus node to beta receptor stimulation from beta 1 receptor supersensitivity. there are several theories as to why, none proven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCP Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 Seems to be part of the POTS and autonomic neuropathy for me. I have permanent tachycardia regular wobbles and stops/starts. I presume as we have nerve damage in our bodies and the nerves fire-off spasmodically in our hearts and other places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ckitz Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 When I stopped taking Atenolol, which is blood pressure medication. My heart palpitations were constant,, and my tremors got worse. These issues are common and not dangerous....just yucky to deal with. My doctor told me that blood pressure medication is often used to help these issues.....so now I am back on Atenolol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuske Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 For me I've noticed that my palpitations are caused more when I have reflux, trapped gas suggesting the vagus nerve is perhaps over-sensitive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuesday Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 When I was first diagnosed I had palpitations almost constantly, every day. It was unusual for me to have a regular heartbeat. I've been diagnosed with low blood volume and low blood pressure.I noticed that after treating that with Fludrocortisone, my palpitations stopped almost entirely. So, for me at least, I think they were caused by low blood volume. My blood pressure is high now, and I'm treating it with an ACE inhibitor, but when I forget to take my Fludrocortisone or if I get dehydrated, the first indication I will get of feeling bad is the palpitations will come back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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