[Veestarlet]

PVCs ate a daily thing, but since last night they are non stop at least one per minute- two minutes. AND I just felt two in a row. I'm scared. But would I be wasting time in the ER?

[jkfrench]

Have they stopped? Have you been to the ER before with them? If so, what did they do? One per minute feels horrible but if your doctor has told you that your heart is fine it won't hurt you. I have felt two in a row before. Many times. Hang in there!

[dr461]

Originally Posted by Veestarlet

PVCs ate a daily thing, but since last night they are non stop at least one per minute- two minutes. AND I just felt two in a row. I'm scared. But would I be wasting time in the ER?

I have that all the time. If you don't have any other symptoms, it is most likely nothing.

[Jeff]

If it's a change, make an appointment to see a doctor, but one a minute isn't going to get too many ER doctors excited. Do what you need to feel safe, but know that 1 PVC/minute is not dangerous.

[Susie]

Welcome.

If this is something new, then maybe go to the ER, just for the peace of mind.

Jeff and the others are right though, even though they are super scary, 1 a minute is not dangerous, just horribly frightening.

[Veestarlet]

Thank you all. I'm still getting them. Not one a minute like earlier, but a few every hour. Maybe five an hour. And that's bad enough. I feel frightened all the time. Everyday. I won't leave the house 95% of the time. I wish there was something that would make them disappear. People have been telling me to take magnesium. I bought some but I'm afraid to take anything new.

[Veestarlet]

Susie I'm so sorry you're feeling down. I too have my days. I know how hard it can be. I'm glad I found this website. Perhaps we can continue to lean on each other for support. Take care and I hope you feel better.

[CMoore416]

Sorry you are feeling this way. Mine come in waves - like I will have them every few beats for a few hours - so sometimes 10 a minute? It's horrible and I too have been battling severe depression over it (go read my posts! Lol) it's very hard to accept this. I have been struggling since June and having them everyday - once for 7 hours straight! I have been to ER, urgent care, cardiologists and had all the tests and I'm still struggling to accept it. Mine come on with any exertion at all and I find myself Confined to my couch - which sucks considering I was very active. I hope you find peace here. Great group of people

[jkfrench]

Same as Christina for me. They come in waves. Several a minute for a few hours. Although mine go away when I work out and usually for the rest of the night. But they are always back by noon the next day.

[Katie]

I went to the ER when mine were one every 5th beat. They found low potassium and once I wax given that I went down to 15 plus a minute to 1-2 a minute. Just make sure you are getting all ur proper vitamins and minerals. Magnesium has helped so many people and it personally helps me relax. It takes away muscle soreness and cramping too. I'd try it really it seems harmless.

I forgot to mention they sent me home when it was 1-2 a minute and I drove myself home! it was only when I got home and started googling that I became super afraid even though I'd had PVCs for almost 3-4 years prior to that incidence! Your fear and adrenaline are feeding into the vicious PVC cycle and somehow you've got to break that loose. Maybe start walking in ur neighborhood daily, minimizing sugars that could cause blood sugar spikes, and making sure ur getting enough vitamin d3 from the sun or pill form because that helps ALOT with depression.