I've had an irregular heartbeat all day...

[CaliforniaPeggy]

It happens, and my doctor knows. Holiday stress is what he thinks...I have no idea.

It just went back to whatever passes for normal about 10 minutes ago.

It's so good to not be aware of my heart beating faster than normal, and to the point where I can feel it.

What a relief.

:hi:

[Haole Girl]

1. Hi Peggy

I know we aren't supposed to give medical advice, but... do you eat bananas? The potassium in bananas seem extremely helpful to people with that condition... even if you only eat 1/2 a banana per day. Just a suggestion.

Hope the stress eases now that Christmas is over. Take care of yourself! :hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. My dear Haole Girl...

I've talked to my doctor about this, and he knows what meds I take...

It doesn't happen very often. I don't usually keep bananas around either...

But I sure as heck appreciate your help, sweetie!

:hug:

[Haole Girl]

4. Here is a link:

http://www.thefoodpaper.com/features/health/healthy-benefits-bananas.html

[CaliforniaPeggy]

7. Thank you!

That's full of great info!

[rebel with a cause]

22. I have an irregular heartbeat

and I am recommended to eat an orange or banana a day because of something (medication or illness?). I choose the orange most days due to the banana being a bit binding, if you know what I mean. I don't always do it, especially during the Holidays when others are here all day and other food is so abundant.

I also sometimes have to take stress medication to ease my heart rate down and to be able to sleep at night. Somehow I can manage to sleep during the daytime quite nicely. Sleepless nights must be caused the panic disorder I have. ;)

[Haole Girl]

23. Oranges are great too

Though sometimes too acidic for me to eat every single day.

[rebel with a cause]

37. I agree....

oranges are too acidic. It is better to switch between them and bananas I guess, although I tend to just skip them both at times. This all just gets old after a while. Oh well, I just got the too much medicine, too much things to think about blues. ;)

[helderheid]

3. hope you're okay! Sounds scary.

:hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

8. My dear helderheid!

I'm OK...

It was a little scary...

I'm OK now, and I know what to do if it returns.

Thanks, sweetie...

:hug:

[greenbriar]

5. Now, it is time for us to tell you to rest and take it easy

we need you around here

[CaliforniaPeggy]

10. My dear greenbriar...

Ah, not to worry, sweetie!

I plan to live many, many years...

And I have been resting, so there!

Thanks...

:hug:

[Lindsey]

6. CAPeggy - I hope you're better! I've had panic attacks in the

past which include major irregular heartbeats and I know how scary it can be. I remember that you've been a nurse so it's good to know that you can kind of monitor yourself. Please take care of yourself and keep me posted.:hug:

[helderheid]

9. ditto!!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

11. My dear Lindsey!

I've never had a panic attack, but I've heard how scary they are. And yes, I was an RN, and not too long ago either...

Plus my doctor is a very cool guy, and he's aware of the situation.

I know when to call for help, believe me!

Thanks, sweetie...

:hug:

[kimi]

12. Ah, you're another nurse, CAPeggy!

I was going to give the routine "Make sure your doctor knows it's happening, stay on whatever meds you take, ease up on stress" etc etc, but you know all that already! Take care, it's scary no matter what. And I really enjoy your poetry and photography.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

13. My dear kimi!

Yup, I was an RN till 2005. But you know a lot of things still stick in the cobwebs, lol!

It IS scary!

And thank you for the very kind words about my poetry and photography!

:hug:

[lizziegrace]

14. Between the steroids for asthma and panic attacks

I have no idea what a regular heartbeat feels like. My heart rate was close to 135 for two weeks last March.

Glad yours is normal more often than not.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

17. My dear lizzie...

My difficulties are miniscule compared to what you're going through. I wish you could have a normal heartbeat all the time.

I'd like to talk to you. There are some things on my mind...Maybe you could PM me? I'd appreciate it.

[MrMickeysMom]

15. You know what you need, my dear CAP?

a nice cup of Sleepy Time Tea... I swear by it.

I'll skip any comment on the transient (what the heck) beats and simply tell you that I love Celestial Seasoning Sleepy Time. That, plus a good laugh.

Wish I could give you one now, but maybe you already have these herbal things.

:hi: :hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

18. My dear MrMickeysMom!

I hadn't heard about that tea...

Thanks for the tip, sweetie!

:hug:

[nytemare]

16. Glad you are starting to feel a bit better.

:hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

19. My dear nytemare...

Thanks, I feel pretty OK now...Just a little tired.

:hug:

[nytemare]

20. My dear California Peggy!

you get some rest for yourself! I hope you will wake feeling rested.

:hi:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

21. I have been taking it easy all day!

Trust me, I will sleep hopefully well tonight...

And tomorrow will be a good day!

Thanks, sweetie...

:hug:

[nytemare]

27. Good deal.

Tomorrow will be a wonderful day, and today will be wonderfully restful.

[auntAgonist]

24. glad it went back to 'normal'

I think this is something that's not uncommon these days. I've heard of a lot of people having the same issue.

aA
kesha

[CaliforniaPeggy]

28. My dear auntAgonist...

Me too...

Well, what with stress, and *ahem* increasing age, I think it's getting to be pretty common too...

Thanks for your good thoughts!

:hug:

[Bennyboy]

25. Anxiety......The docs scared the you know what outta me...

over that. All it was was stress.

Find a way to relieve or eliminate some of the stress and poof, you are cured.

I called them, they made a huge deal out of it, everyone else made a huge deal out of it, then I made a huge deal out of it till it ruined my life. They gave me pills, they made everything worse. I told him I did not like them and he told me to double the dose. AND STOP SMOKING POT!)

6 weeks later my life was over.

Now, I still have some of the stress of life but eliminated a good portion of it (like the holidays)and (i do smoke and eat a lot of pot!)driving, and other stressful things as much as possible.

There for a while I was driving, spending hours and hours on the freeways in traffic. Most during Rush Hour. Two of my episodes came after a trip in traffic. So now when I am driving or travelling, I plan to avoid traffic. No rush hour driving unless I am going the opposite way. No toll plaza backups, I just leave early enough to avoid that shit.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

30. My dear Bennyboy!

Good for you, figuring it out!

I haven't really been able to do that, not yet anyway...

:hi:

[Bennyboy]

40. maybe figuring it out is a bit strong.....

But I know this...marijuana is really good for strees aleviation. It also helped that my big streesors are no longer in my life.

[GCP]

26. Are you drinking too much coffee?

That's what caffeine overload does to me.
I can sometimes get it to stop by doing the Valsalver Maneuver, I know you're a nurse so you know what I'm alluding to ;)

[CaliforniaPeggy]

31. My dear GCP!

My doctor asked me that too...

I told him that I drink one mug of coffee per day, and no other caffeinated beverages, period.

And I've been doing that all my adult life.

Ah yes...the Valsalva maneuver...I know it well! Good for you!;)

[Pool Hall Ace]

51. The Valsalva maneuver? It sounds a bit dirty to me!!

But I have that kind of mind. :evilgrin: I'll have to Google that to see what it actually is.

I know you will do what you need to do, Peggy, to stay healthy. We need you here! :D

[CaliforniaPeggy]

53. My dear Pool Hall Ace!

Nope, it's not dirty, lol!

I'm doing what I must...

I plan to be here............forever

:pals:

[Heidi]

29. Me, too. But, sadly, my otherworldly husband has declined my offer of

a Vulcan love touch. :rofl:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

32. My dear Heidi!

I'm sorry to hear it, sweetie! On both counts!

How could he refuse such a kind and loving offer???

;) :rofl:

[Heidi]

33. It was an illogical offer.

Vulcans do not know love (apparently). Surely you've seen the many documentaries!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

35. I must have missed them!

Such are the hazards of spending too much time on DU...

And since when is love illogical?

Oh, never mind...

:7

[Heidi]

38. It's a Vulcan thing which, obviously,

I just don't get. ;)

P.S. For all the DU women out there: DUer Tobin S. is smart, funny, kind, liberal and is not interested in either science fiction or e-readers! And he's happy to accept even a miguided Vulcan love touch! Go get 'em, ladies! :thumbsup:

[grasswire]

34. my life changed when an ER doc told me to take magnesium supplement

Seriously. It changed my life from daily bouts of arrhythmia to no worry. Not a worry!

I suggest that you check out Dr. Sinatra's cardiac protection protocol on the Internet. Especially his list of supplements for heart health. CoQ10, magnesium, etc.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

36. My dear grasswire!

Yup, I'm doing that too!

It has helped a whole lot...99% of the time, anyway...

Thanks, sweetie...

:hug:

[av8rdave]

39. I'm glad things are back to normal!

For what it's worth, my mom dealt with that very issue for years...it never did cause her any serious issues.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

41. My dear av8rdave!

Thanks! I'm relieved as well...

Good for your mom!

:hug:

[Capn Sunshine]

42. don't forget, long, relaxing breaths

and stay the hell out of GDP
This can be a very relaxing time of year if you put everyone on notice to leave you alone!

Light a fire, make some hot cocoa and put your feet up.

:hi:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

45. My dear Capn Sunshine!

Ah, thanks, sweetie...

Some stressors just ride around inside me, no matter what time of year it is, alas!

My life's pretty quiet, usually...

Still, yours is very good advice...

Thanks, sweetie!

:hi:

[tigereye]

43. please take care...

[CaliforniaPeggy]

46. My dear tigereye...

Not to worry, sweetie...

I am.

:hug:

[RushIsRot]

44. About six months ago I had a defibrillator installed in my chest

even though I have NEVER suffered from arrhythmia. I think the doctor put it in simply because he knew Medicare would pay for it.

I wish I could pass the device along to you for when you have spells of this sort. I'm certainly pleased that your present episode has ended.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

47. My dear RushIsRot...

My doctor and I haven't discussed this....yet.

We shall see. Medicare would most likely pay for mine too.

You're too kind! I thank you, sweetie...

:hug:

[YankeyMCC]

48. Well fair's fair

after all the men I'm sure you've given irregular heart beats too. ;)

Please take care, I'm glad it is settling down, and keep that doctor on his toes and ensure he stays on top of what you need to stay healthy.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

49. My dear YankeeMCC!

Hahaha

Yeah, right! Which men? Huh? I don't think so, but that was very sweet of you...

I am taking care, and believe me, my doctor is on his toes. I can even email him when I have things to tell him...

And the best part? He responds!

:hug:

[Dystopian]

50. Peggy....

I'm happy to hear that you're doing better....
I've had the same unexplainable things happen...
From my heart to yours...:hug: :loveya:




peace~

[CaliforniaPeggy]

52. My dear Dystopian...

Thanks, sweetie...

I hope your heart is doing crazy things these days too...with your new love...

:loveya: :hug:

[Sheltiemama]

54. That happened to me twice after surgery.

It's really scary.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

55. My dear Sheltiemama...

It IS scary...

I hope you were where there was help, sweetie...

:hug:

[Skittles]

56. I have MVP and sometimes it feels like my heart skips a beat

doc says it's actually an EXTRA beat but I know what you mean, that actually feeling your heart when you're not exerting yourself is disconcerting indeed :o

[CaliforniaPeggy]

57. My dear Skittles...

Yup, I have MVP too; it's pretty common.

Very disconcerting.

Thanks for checking in!

:fistbump:

[denbot]

58. Hi Miss C-P

If you feel if'ie in any way go have C-hubbie drive you to the ER.
I occasionally have iregular heart beats, but mine tends to stop or flutter/stop. I've gone to the ER but nothing has ever shown on a EKG..

[CaliforniaPeggy]

59. My dear denbot!

You know I would, for sure!

I've never felt iffy about it...

You know he's right there for me...

:hug: