heart pounding, anyone ever experience this? What is it?

[Anonymous]

allergy/sinus

[Anonymous]

I had this. Just diagnosed with SVT. Supra ventricular tachycardia. Not dangerous and usually does not last too long. Told it could get worse as I age. There are surgical treatments and medication but it all depends on how often and how long the episodes last. I had it go on for over an hour previously. Usually brought on by exercise. Exacerbated by stress, dehydration and caffeine. Cutting back on caffiene, drinking Gatorade, it is helping.

[Anonymous]

Hyperthyroidism?

[Anonymous]

OP here, got some blood work done so we'll see, but Dr. does not seem worried.

[Anonymous]

Doctor should have you wear a halter monitor for a few days to figure it out if they cant catch in on an EKG

[Anonymous]

PVCs. I get them a lot. Doctors have been entirely unconcerned so I don't worry about them anymore. Weird feeling, though, isn't it??

[Anonymous]

I developed heart palpitations during a very emotionally stressful time of my life. Could it be that? They went away once things got better.

[Anonymous]

I had an episode of tachycardia early in one of my pregnancies. I thought my heart was going to come out of my chest and it lasted for about 24 hours.

[Anonymous]

Fluctuations in caffiene intake? Much more or much less than usual?

[Anonymous]

Get yer thyroid checked.

[Anonymous]

Probably PVC's (premature ventricular contractions)-- usually benign, but worth getting checked out.

This is what it sounds like, but definitely something you should get checked. Glad you did.

[Anonymous]

Any meds? this can happen from asthma meds and possibly caffeine (including tea, chocolate), etc. Try deep belly breathing (google it if you aren't familiar) to relax the heart??

[Anonymous]

Any update on the OP?

[Anonymous]

For me, it's when my RBC and hematocrit etc get low. Anemia, essentially.