Ever since I noticed heart palpitations a few weeks ago it has completely engulfed my life. I saw a doctor who checked my heart, got an EKG/ECG as well as bloodwork and my doctor said I was fine. Then a few days later I saw a pulmonary/sleep doctor and the assistant nurse told me my heart rate was a little low for my height and age so then I was full panic mode. I have know noticed chest pains and left arm pain that last for only a few seconds to a few minutes. This is extremely hard for me to believe it is anything else other than Long QT syndrome or HCM or some kind of serious heart issue. My dad thinks it is health anxiety and doesn't think I should see a doctor or take meds. Every time I try to tell my self it is anxiety I feel like I am going to become a cautionary tale about missing a disease due to anxiety. I mean I am so convinced I have a problem but I can't even help myself because I am only in high school with no money or vehicle to go see a doctor. When I woke up this morning my heart was pounding and I think I am going crazy. Does anyone relate? Can anyone help me out? Please and thank you so much! (Also everyone else talks about getting like 5 EKGS and I have only had one and this I driving me crazy because I feel like they missed something)
I’ve been having heart palpitations and skipped beats for months now and doctors say I’m fine. I feel the exact same as you if that helps x
I would ask my GP to refer me to a psychiatrist for a consultation and the right treatment.
I know this doesn’t seem like a good answer but it is anxiety. You are young and healthy. Even if you did have an arrhythmia problem, most are easily treated with beta blockers or other medications. Take deep breaths. Ask for a referral from your PCP to see a therapist. Talking to someone helps, I promise! Also ask your PCP about putting you on a medication to help you get through this tough time. You will pull through. It never lasts forever, I always have to tell myself that.
I have had the skipped beats for over a year now and is my new normal thanks to anxiaty I did finally pay to do a holter monitor so I could put my mind at ease but so many people get this symptom I think you can relax. As you can read so many post of people feeling like you. And try magnesium it helps
I feel the same way. I had really bad ones two days ago that happened after I had climbed the stairs so it really scared me. They took my breath away each palpitation. I've asked a coworker who has anxiety and she says it's the same thing.
My doctor is so convinced I'm okay he didn't give me any cardiac testing, just a checkup and bloodwork. I got lorazepam for anxiety but I still get scared I too will be one of those missed diagnosis cases.
The best we can do is believe in our doctors. I've asked two and they both told me the same thing. Guided meditation may help you, perhaps a therapist as well. Good luck!