Hi, I am a 22 year old female, and lately I have been getting these on again, off again heart palpitations. Its weird but alot of the time they feel like theyre happening right below my heart, it feels like a muscle or nerve twitch. I get these twitches in various parts of my body, but not nearly as frequently as the ones by my heart. I talked to my doc and she gate me a script to get an EKG done. She says its probaby anxiety but what else could it be?? Please help!
2006-12-19 23:39:30 · 7 answers · asked by imacorndog4life 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
I've been having heart palpitations lately, and yes, it's anxiety, so freaking out about it won't help :)
They're not going to hurt you. The way it was explained to me, your heart has been beating a little too hard due to stress/anxiety, and the palpitation is your heart trying to get itself back into a normal rhythm. Think of it kinda like you're trying to walk in step with someone but your timing's wrong, so you do that little skip so that you can settle into the same rhythm as them.
Ooh, I'm having one right now, lol.
Really, they're nothing to worry about. If you have anxiety issues, see a psychologist who'll help you find out the root of your problem and help you deal with it.
Good luck, hon :)
2006-12-19 23:47:37 · answer #1 · answered by Donna M 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The same thing happened to me last year, when I was 22 (snap). Crazy random flutters in the chest, sometimes months, sometimes minutes apart. Of course, when I got an EKG, the bloody twitch wouldn't kick off!
Only good thing that came out of it was that I gave up smoking in a panic, which probably helped (back on a pack a day now though!). I reckon it was mostly stress-induced though. I dealt with some of that anxiety, and it went away. Perhaps give therapy a whirl.
Sorry no real answers. I hope you get it sorted.
2006-12-19 23:50:52 · answer #2 · answered by lazer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be exactly what it feels like--irregular heart beat. In most cases, daily medication will control the problem.
An EKG would be helpful. However, wearing a 24hr heart monitor and keeping a log of your daily activities during that time would give a better overall picture of what's happening.
2006-12-19 23:53:44 · answer #3 · answered by Patricia S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is there something that is making you anxious? Do you suffer from panic attacks? At your age, its not normal to suffer from Arrhythmia unless you have a congenital defect or a few other conditions that ONLY a physician can properly diagnosed.
Physicians, as any other profession, will have their own diagnosis (opinion) but that does not mean it is correct. If you are not happy with your doctor's explanation try a second opinion
2006-12-20 00:17:01 · answer #4 · answered by nowhere 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's probably a case of anxiety - mix that with changes in your hormone levels - and bam! heart palipatations! Learn to take relaxation breaks. And keep the doctor apprised of your results - be sure you are heart healthy. Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and cigarettes.
2006-12-20 02:36:30 · answer #5 · answered by happy_southernlady 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in such young age anxiety are the most probable cause , a cardiologist can confirm this by listining to your heart sounds , & he might consider an ECG , but he propably wont .
it's not serious , try to relax and stay away from tension ,
2006-12-20 00:03:38 · answer #6 · answered by **Ruby** 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had the same thing and it was determined to be a cholestoral problem. My good cl's where very low and my bad cl's where very high. try eating oatmeal every morning and no fast food or beef this worked for me.
2006-12-19 23:48:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋