Racing heart when resting

It's been more than a year that I've had my sparky implanted at 29, Accepting that it was implanted overly eager by my previous cardiologist who never thought twice to do more tests,  I've just learnt to deal with sparky and living with it in my chest. Due for a check up in April who comes as a relief as my heart has been acting strange lately. Been having aches and cramps around my heart like it feels strangled for a few seconds and then starts racing for a couple of Beats. but the weird thing is that it mostly happens at night when I'm resting. Some nights it's even difficult to sleep as my heart Will just race. I found that taking Very light sleeping tablets and I mean a quarter tablet tends to slow things down. In my mind I picture something weird happening to the leads and not the sparky as such because the pain is deep in my heart. Is it even possible that leads can be tugged or nudged causing a pull on the heart which sends the marathon on heart Beats on a binge? I'm really not sure. I know there are many who have had these symptoms, possibly some with sick sinus syndrome too. 

Any thoughts on what could be causing the stinging and surge of heart pounding by just lying down in bed? 

Note: not on heart medication or any chronic Meds either. Have medium to high cholesterol levels and lately my blood pressure was low due to a bout of flu I have since recovered From. 

Pinkshirlz

 

5 Comments

over eager

by Vilpiz - 2017-01-23 16:27:41

Why are you waiting to April? The only person that could put mind at ease is your doctor. Call and get yourself an appointment. Don't wait. It's always better to be proactive. You said the doctor that put it in was over eager and you went along with it. You need to advocate for yourself and never proceed with something until you are satisfied with all the answers. Good luck, ask questions and take care of yourself.

ask to be seen

by Tracey_E - 2017-01-23 19:41:42

Anytime anything new happens, it's best to be seen and let the doctor decide.

How low was your rate before and how much do you pace? Often it doesn't take a lot of tests to know we need a pacer, even just an ekg can tell them all they need to know sometimes. There are no other fixes for a slow heart rate-  no meds, and it doesn't go away on its own. If you are using it, odds are pretty high you needed it. 

PVCII

by Hamsquatch - 2017-01-24 01:43:12

Almost sounds like premature ventricular contractions, personally I notice weird stuff more often when I am at rest, possibly because my mind isn't occupied. You should probably get looked at before April. 

heart concerns

by hopefulheart - 2017-01-24 13:30:34

First, I agree with Hamsquatch we notice more at rest than at other times.  Secondly, please reread your post.  I think your words express a genuine concern.  Please get with your cardiologist now for help if needed and peace of mind at least.  

hopeful heart

Same for me

by Jane S - 2017-01-24 17:30:00

Totally understand what you are experiencing, I'm on a low dose of beta blocker but not convinced it helps very much. My bottom rate is 60 and I have asked if dropping it a wee bit might help especially with the beta blocker slowing things down. However my consultant thought that might causes more pvc's/pac's.

Like you my heart rate goes up, not very high but enough, and also feels like the base has been pumped up, get that tight feeling in the neck and sort of have to suck air in every now and then. It's like having slow palpatations, and a feeling of being out of syn

Getting a monitor week friday to see - hopefully what is going on.

Wll let you know if I get any more info.

But like the previous comments, get in touch with your consultant and ask for a quicker check up to be on the safe side.

Take care

Jane x

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