fluttery

Hi PM Pals

Life has recently been really stressful. I have been experiencing a type of weakeness/fluttery feeling down the middle of my chest. It will suddenly come on at any time. The doc did an eecg and asked me if I had had a heart attack. I think that was because the tape queried my av block. /
A couple of months ago I had really bad asthma. I also ended up with thyroiditis. My thyroid tablet dosage was doubled. I am now wondering if this could be causing my funny feelings.
At present there is a lot of stress in my life. I am finding it hard to cope with and this could also be the reason. Any comment would be greatly appreciated. PS I see the doc again on Thursday. The funny feeling rises up into my throat. Cheers everyone. Pace well keep well and I will try to keep calm.

5 Comments

feel better soon

by searchingwoman - 2008-01-13 07:01:48

I had a really terrible bout with thyroiditis several years ago. I can tell you that I felt all kinds of different & strange sensations until my thyroiditis was under control. This took a long time. There is a wonderful thyroid website by Mary Shomon. It would be worth visiting. I hope you feel better soon.
Donna

Weak fluttery feeling.

by Stepford_Wife - 2008-01-13 07:01:49

Hi Billie.

It sounds to me like you may have developed Atrial Fibrillation.
I have AFib, and I have the sensations of a racing, uncomfortable, irregular heat beat and flopping in my chest, rising into my throat. It feels like there is a hole inside there, and I need to cough to catch a breath.
My atrial lead was shut off, because the PM was trying to match the erratic beats, and using too much battery power. Although the atria continues to fibrillate, I don't feel it near as much.
You apparently have had AV nodal ablation, as I have. Are you on anticoagulants?
AFib manifests itself through stress, as you guessed, high blood pressure, overactive thyroid, caffeine, tobacco or alcohol, viral infections.
It usually isn't life threatening, just annoying. Although sometimes it can lead to complications.
That's why anticoagulants are important, to prevent a stroke.
If you are not already on medications, your doctor might want to put you on some, to slow down the heart rhythm.
I hope this information helps. I'm not a doctor, so I can't give you a diagnosis. I'm only speaking from personal experience.
Take care, relax, have a cup of chamomile tea until you see your doctor.
Cheers,

~ Dominique ~

HI

by randrews - 2008-01-13 11:01:28

It's interesting you mentioned thyroiditis. I had that about10 years ago. It took along time to get over it but I'm alldone with it and it's all fine. I was on synthroid but not anymore. I got my pm 10 months ago and one symptom I had was a seird feeling in my upper chest or around my throat. But after some adjustments It's gone now.
My biggest struggle was anxiety. I pray you can be able to relax, make wise decisions and be in the care of a good doctor.
Take care friend,
Rusty

Thanks

by Blueaustralia - 2008-01-14 04:01:02

Thanks to everyone for your comments. I have not had an ablation. I was given a pacemaker for sick sinus syndrome 2004. It is so comforting to get your feed back to questions. I find that this site is so helpful and I find it gives me confidence. Thank you all again. You are truly all dear friends. Billie

My fluttery feeling

by gmnordy - 2008-01-14 11:01:57

I too have been having the same thing recently. These "episodes" as I call them, come on at any time, can last for an hour or all day. It feels like my heart is fluttering all up and down my chest into my neck and also into my stomach. I get very anxious, with palps, dizziness and nausea with these episodes. Recently I found out when getting my PM checked I am in chronic AV block, PM working 100 percent now. Plus having runs of V tach.
It is strange you mentioned thryoiditis. I just had my CT scan for my aneurysm and it found I have an enlarged left thryoid gland (right one has been surgically removed), with nodules. Asked doc, he said I more than likely have thyroiditis. He said I could take synthroid to see if it helps.
What I usually do with the fluttering thing is let it go for about an hour to see if it goes away on its own. If it doesnt, I take either a Xanax or a beta blocker to see if it helps. Sometimes yes, sometimes no. I had one of these episodes yesterday, and it lasted pretty much all day. I woke up with it. It sucks.
Hope you are feeling better. Make sure you mention this to your doctor.
Debbi

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