Thankyou Everyone Palpitations/Anxiety

Thankyou to everyone who very kindly took time to reply to my message : Palpitions / Anxiety.

I am so greatful for the support you all offer, it's nice to have people that are all in the same boat!

I can see that this is a great community to be involved in, and wish i had found it back in April'09 when i had my PM fitted, i was to scared to Google anything to do with PM and my condition in case i found something bad about them, it's only now 6 months on im getting brave enough to look.

Is Sinus Node Disease the same as Sick Sinus Syndrome??

Just wish these dam Palpitations / extras / missed beats ect...
would stop as i worry about them, next app with cardiologist is 2nd Feb!!

Thanks again Hayley xx

6 Comments

Yes, call

by Suze - 2009-10-23 07:10:36

I also believe you should ask for an earlier appt. Just to put your mind at ease.

To answer your other question:
On heart related problem lists, I have seen sick sinus syndrome mentioned as the same as sinus node dysfunction. On the left side of this page right now you will see "abbreviations" listed under Information. Click on it (abbreviations) and scroll down the alphabetical list that appears and you'll find "SSS"...

I'm also glad you found this site. Everyone on here has been a great help to me these past 3 years since my PM implant!

Anyway, keep us updated.
Take care,
Suze

Request Appointment

by ppt - 2009-10-23 08:10:14

You can always, and I stress the word "always", call in for an ear;ier appointment if you have concerns. Never hesitate. :-)

dam Palpitations / extras / missed beats ect.

by ElectricFrank - 2009-10-23 11:10:31

I agree. They get tiresome. I'm just starting to come out of a period of severe PVC's etc.caused by a bout with the flu. My ECG looked like a 3 year old kid scribbling on the white board.

Fortunately, they aren't life threatening. The most frustrating thing about them is that they are aggravated by emotional stuff. I find it is better not to watch TV shows with a lot of suspense. And of course worrying about the strange beats makes them worse.

The funny thing is that getting active does more for me than anything else. I was out in the desert this morning and hiking up a very steep hill almost totally stopped my PVC's. Maybe my body is telling me to quit being lazy.

frank

Request Appointment

by Pookie - 2009-10-23 12:10:44

I too concur with ppt!!!!!!!!!!! Call and ask for an earlier appointment, if they say they can't fit you in any earlier, than ask to be put on their cancellation list.

Remember: the squeaky wheel gets the grease.

Call, it can't hurt.

Pookie

Off the Subject A Bit

by ppt - 2009-10-24 10:10:34

You should see my ECG when I have a hot flash !! Hysterical !!

Wow

by ElectricFrank - 2009-10-25 11:10:05

frank

You know you're wired when...

Your old device becomes a paper weight for your desk.

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