the tests came back and I have PVC’s on my heart that come in threes and that keeps my heart from pumping blood. I am so sick right now. I moaned and writhed in my bed all night long until I got up and had some chicken noodle soup. I quit smoking two days ago because I’m worried about my heart.
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Oh I’m sorry @jukebox… That sucks!
Hope everything turns out okay.
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I think that since I quit smoking things should be looking better by the time I see my primary doctor next week about my PVC’s in my heart. thanks for caring.
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My wife has PVCs. They seem to be triggered by caffeine and stress. Illness too. I’m sorry you got PVCs, but as I understand it, they are usually more of a nuisance than dangerous. I think that’s right. At least I hope it is for your sake man. I’d suggest seeing a cardiologist when the illness has passed. They will probably hook you up to a Holter monitor, which is basically a little box connected to probes placed on your body - kind of like a walking EKG. In fact, that’s exactly what it is. Hang in there bud, you’re gonna be okay, I promise. (((HUG)))
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update…still sick as a dog with bronchitis and still haven’t smoked any cigarettes in four days. I can’t believe nobody hardly talked on this thread even though I’m having heart problems…maybe I’m better off dead around here??
Hi @jukebox
You have my thoughts with u during this difficult time,
Hope u get well soon
Kate xxx:heart:
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Hang in there @jukebox - Hope that your medical condition gets resolved soon.
In the meantime I would continue staying away from cigarettes - hopefully it will become permanent.
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hey thanks you guys…I have gone cold turkey these four days so I know all the nicotine is out of my system. my body can still tell “I’m not doing something I used to do” to relax and I am upset a lot with being so sick but I am not going back to smoking because of my heart problems mainly. I used to love cigs but I hate them at the same time. Now I have a PVC in my heart, great…look at what I did everybody…sad.
I hope u stay strong & get through this awful time … u poor thing I feel so sorry for you
All the best kate xxx
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thank you @katey1234 I feel better I talked with my dad who is also a doctor and he said I just need to cut out all my huge cups of coffee I drink and stay off the cigarettes and I will be fine. I feel like I can really beat this problem now.
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Hey @jukebox I’m sending you all the positive vibes I can muster.
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thanks old friend…hope you are doing o k these days…???
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I’m hanging in there. My right knee has gone bad. So my days of hiking the steep rocky slopes of the Ozarks Trails may be behind me.
aww @Ridgerunner I am very saddened to hear that. I know how you love your Ozarks and your times walking your dogs…I love you man. Now I need to call you soon. I do hope you stay safe and warm. Hug the dogs for me.
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Four dogs hugged four wet kisses I was told to give to you. But I think I will just tell you about them instead.
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I think @anon40540444 put our minds to rest, that’s all. I’ve googled pvc now and his advice makes a lot of sense.
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Yes, @everhopeful, that was exactly what I was trying to convey. For all other folks on here who want the skinny on PVCs (premature ventricular contractions), it is summarized as this:
A PVC can be seen on an EKG. The peaks of the heartbeat will manifest as a “dip” on the EKG. It just means the ventricle chambers of the heart contract before they should. Some people suffer upwards of ten thousand a day. My wife says it feels like the heart is skipping a beat, but it’s not. A cardiologist will almost 100% of the time order a Holter monitor for 24 hours. A Holter monitor is a “brain-box,” about the size of a Walkman with wire leads attached to the chest. It can be best described as a “walking EKG” for 24 hours. The brianbox records EVERYTHING that occurs with the heart that day. It is then detached and the brainbox is analyzed through a computer, spitting out a summary for the doctor. As some will surely wonder, PVCs are very treatable. They respond to beta-blockers and/or a calcium-channel blocker such as verapamil. Side effects are limited to mostly a headache or dizziness upon standing.
For you, @jukebox, I’m 1000% confident you can check what I said out and it will be verified. PVCs are uncomfortable, but benign. It’s not a sign of impending death or anything dire. Cutting out smoking is a wonderful first step. PVCs usually act up when caffeinated, stressed, or anxious. Stimulants and PVCs make the disorder more uncomfortable, but there is still no risk of a problem. It’s just recommended for patient quality of life to avoid stimulants. And for goodness sake, if you end up on meds, DO NOT drink alcohol. Alcohol and heart meds do not play nice together.
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