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Hi ive had covid the last 12 days and still feeling unwell. But the last few days I keep getting constant ectopics sometimes every 3rd beat . I went to a&e yesterday and had bloods and ecg and they caught a few on the ecg but said they are harmless. They don't feel harmless. I've had them on and off for years but lately they are back with a vengeance. Between trying to cope with covid and this its just a nightmare. All I want to do is lie down and rest but as soon as I do they get worse. My stomach is always full of wind at the top beside my diaphragm as I have a hiatus hernia which I try believe is making the ectopics worse. Im really struggling to cope with this .
Xx
Worriedyoungmum
17-07-21, 22:38
Hi Molly,
I currently have covid as well and a hiatial hernia with air/wind at top of diaphram. First thing is to try and relax I know easier said than done but this makes my ectopic worse straight away as does the wind in tummy so for this I swear by Teinings fennel tea it's great for relieving that and also gaviscon or something g similar.Once you release the air this will help ease the ectopic.Try taking warm baths and doing deep breathing, remember you have been checked a few times and they are harmless so best thing you can do now is self care and try the gaviscone it will definitely help.
Thank you .
I hope you are ok ? Covid is a nasty bug it seems to have went straight into my stomach as I have constant nausea. Are you experiencing this?
My hiatus hernia gives me constant reflux too nothing ever seems to help it .
The whole covid ectopics stomach issues has kicked my anxiety into over drive .
Xx
So ended up in hospital last night with AFIB. First time I've had it I usually suffer svt and ectopics. It lasted about 1 hour and just went back to normal itself when I stood up to go to the toilet when I was in resus . I ended up in cornorary care unit all night . Bloods ,chest xray,echo all ok. Doc said he thinks I got it because I've been so unwell with covid . Just said it's not dangerous don't worry and just get on with your life . How can I? I'm so scared it happens again I cant stop crying.
nomorepanic
21-07-21, 18:55
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Molly, I got ambulanced to hospital in 2017 because my heart rate stuck at 145 bpm from 2am until they gave me a beta blocker at around 6am and it was jumping all over the gaff. I was that scared, I carried a beta blocker around with me wherever I went for ages after and that's even after I was taken off the buggers because I reacted to them! It was an unnecessary crutch. I never had to take one and it hasn't happened since and why would it? My heart is healthy and you're fine too.
You need to accept what the doctors have told you and move on...
SVT is an umbrella term for atrial tachycardia arrhythmia’s, there are several types of SVT with the most common being AVNRT. AFIB is a type of SVT.
I have SVT too but to my knowledge I have never been in AFIB. My husband on the other hand has AFIB and gets a handful of episodes per week.
Your doctor is right in that AFIB is not considered a malignant arrhythmia but there is a potential for blood clots in some people. My husband is on Multaq which is an anti arrhythmia drug and he is on Eliquis which is a blood thinner however not everyone with AFIB will be put on medication. It comes down to how frequent your episodes are, how long they last and what risk factors if any you have for blood clots because not everyone has the same risk factors. You are likely considered low risk or they would have put you on medication prior to being discharged from hospital.
You said you saw the doctor in hospital but have you seen a cardiologist since you were released? If not it’s a good idea to see one and if possible an EP would be best as arrhythmia’s are their area of expertise. If you can’t see an EP a regular cardiologist is fine as they also of course are educated on arrhythmia’s it’s just regular cardiologist is more for the plumbing where an EP is more for electrical.
Make sure you write down any questions you have ahead of time so you can make sure you get all your questions answered. You might never have another episode of AFIB but in the event it becomes a part of your life you will know everything you need to know by having the doctor explain things in a way that makes sense to you and by making sure you get all your questions answered.
Your no stranger to SVT and so you will be just fine (((hugs)))
Thank you for your kind words . It has scared the hell out of me for sure. I'm lying here with a terrible headache today as between the AFib and covid I'm so drained I can hardly move and instead of just resting I start worrying I'm going to get a blood clot because I'm not moving. Health anxiety is the pitts.
I have not seen a cardiologist since yesterday morning in the hospital he was very unconcerned about the whole thing . I was told my echo was normal and my heart is structurally normal but my gp says I have mitral valve regurgitation which is common . But I was told in cornorary care my echo was completely normal so I called my cardiologist and spoke with the secretary and she said my discharge letter states echo is normal . But why wasn't I told about the mitral valve regurgitation by the cardiologist. No one seems to care about it but of course I'm ill with worry over it . Hate this.
I was also told I'm not at risk.of clots from AFib as I was only in it for 1 hour and hopefully it dosent happen again.
If you saw a cardiologist in hospital and he wasn’t concerned then you are okay 😉
Even with mitral valve regurgitation (which is pretty common) an echo can still be considered normal, It probably isn’t significant enough for it to be otherwise. I have mild mitral valve prolapse and regurgitation and my echo is normal, they just keep an eye on it. I wouldn’t worry about it at this time.
If you need rest, rest. Do not concern yourself with blood clots. We sleep for hours at night without moving and we don’t get blood clots and the type of blood clots that are caused by AFIB have nothing to do with being immobile. Its good that you are at low risk for blood clots so you won’t have to take a blood thinner. That’s great news.
The AFIB may very well be an unfortunate side effect of COVID and hopefully it doesn’t happen again but don’t let the possibility that it will determine the way you live your life. Don’t allow the anxiety to steal away your happiness.
Thank you I really appreciate you taking the time to reply.
It's good to know someone else has something similar. I think its just mitral valve regurgitation and no prolapse as far as I remember the sonographer saying . I just dont understand why the cardiologist didn't mention it.
You are right I need to try and move forward and stop worrying as I'm not living my life I'm just existing xx
Well I spoke with my gp who contacted the cardiologist today and he feels I dont have a true moderate mitral regurgitation he feels the machines are so sensitive it picked this up only because I had covid and just had a AF attack which they feel was caused by covid . He will follow up in another year with a echo and expects it to be mild again. I have not to worry as he is not concerned at all. He is a expert in mitral vales seemingly.
I am trying to take this reassurance on board but I still worry regardless unfortunately.
Would any of you feel better about this explanation?
Would any of you feel better about this explanation?
I would have given my left arm to be told the pain in my chest weren't heart attacks or the swollen nodes on my neck weren't cancer. Sadly, here on this board, I see mostly doubt and more anxiety when one gets an all clear. If you can, hang onto the expert's words. They are a lifeline out of the rabbit hole.
FMP
Yes, I would be satisfied with the doctors explanation and his explanation for you even helps me as my echo showed mild mitral valve prolapse and regurgitation but my cardiac MRI showed neither and I was curious as to why.
Hi there I'm glad the cardiologist response has helped you . Have you spoken with your Dr regarding your mri ? I find it very frustrating that in the first instance nothing was ever explained to me and led me to all this worry.
Fishmanpa that's the ugliness of anxiety it leads us down a slippery path especially when you do have health issues going on . Health anxiety has been a big problem for me for many years but I had at one point felt I had won the battle but unfortunately after a health scare last year it came flooding back .
So ended up in hospital last night with AFIB. First time I've had it I usually suffer svt and ectopics. It lasted about 1 hour and just went back to normal itself when I stood up to go to the toilet when I was in resus . I ended up in cornorary care unit all night . Bloods ,chest xray,echo all ok. Doc said he thinks I got it because I've been so unwell with covid . Just said it's not dangerous don't worry and just get on with your life . How can I? I'm so scared it happens again I cant stop crying.
Eh, don't sweat it. I had an episode of AFib with RVR (rapid ventricular rate) in 2016. Yes, it was scary at first, but I eventually accepted it and just did what I had to do to feel better. Mine lasted close to 12 hours, I was admitted to the hospital and monitored for that time. It was caused by a combination of circumstances that made the "perfect storm", the cardiologist said.
Subsequent testing (echo and stress test) yielded a very strong and structurally normal heart. Still, I've occasionally worried that it may happen again. I just try to remember that first (and only) episode and remind myself that it's really not so bad. We can't necessarily control whether or not it'll happen again.
Hi bin ten thanks for the reply.
It's good to hear you haven't had another episode again . Hopefully I won't either.
Did the Doctor put you on any meds?
Xx
Hi bin ten thanks for the reply.
It's good to hear you haven't had another episode again . Hopefully I won't either.
Did the Doctor put you on any meds?
Xx
No. The cardiologist decided I didn't need long term management because it was essentially a "freak incident" that is overall quite unlikely to occur.
Hi Molly.
How are you today?
My ectopics are also back with a vengeance. Often every other beat. They even keep me awake at night. Thanks never used to happen and I’ve had them for twenty years. I had a CardioStat monitoring device reading over seven days a few months ago and it picked them all up. Verdict: it’s all good. But of course when it happens it feels just awful.
I’ve started to eat better and exercise so I hope that helps.
Let me know how you are getting on.
J
Thanks im hoping mine never happens again either and just happened because I had covid.
Hi there some days are better than others but on the bad days I really struggle to cope with them. I hope you are doing OK?
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08-08-21, 15:42
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