and the doctor told me to quit smoking, and I did, it's been almost a year, and I still have them. So, besides that he says I'm fine. What do you think? Do you have heart palpitations?
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Many people have heart palpitations. Kudos to you for managing to take the risk factor smoking out of the picture!! \nNow all you need to do is monitor your palpitations. The American Stroke Society recommends taking your pulse for 1 - 2 minutes once a month. Maybe do it on the first of every month?! \nI am mentioning the American Stroke Society and not the Cardiologists because one of the most biggest problems arising from palpitations is that they can turn into Atrial Fibrillation. That is a very fast, very erratic heartbeat that you can feel in your pulse. When the heart gets off beat like that, you run a high risk of getting a small blood clot in your heart from the also erratic blood movement that will be pushed out of the heart, often straight into the lungs or brain, causing a lung embolism or a stroke. And trust me, you want neither! \nIf you feel your heart beats really erratic, go and get an ECG written, that´s a quick, simple and cheap way of checking what´s going on. \n\nOf course, this is the worst case scenario. For the moment you are most likely fine since many, many people have palpitations and for most they´ll just stay palpitations so you don´t need to worry. But you have to be aware of the possibility of them turning into something more serious. \nHope that helped :-D\n\nBy the way, if you feel your heart starting to be a bit erratic there are 2 great and fast ways to get it back to a more slow and normal rhythm that sound way too simple to be true but work great:\nOne is to hold your breath and "press" as if you´re going to the bathroom for a couple of seconds. This is not recommended for people with high blood pressure though :-D\nThe other one is drinking a glass with really cold water. Go ahead and try it, it is also recommended by the American Heart Association :-D
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WOW  My Friend you said it.I'm a heavy smoker.I started at 13,I'm now 68.I ant to quit because I have had 2 hart attacks and a stroke. that is the only reason.I couldn't care less about the non-smokers.If they don't like it just don't breath while I'm smoking. nice to hear someone s on my side in this issue
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Hi,\n\n I have the same problem sometime. Its called PVC's (premature ventricular contractions). They are not a problem usually. They are brought on by large amounts of caffeine, nicotine or other stimulates. You need to figure out what is causing them and eliminate the source. If you have them that come often( 6 or more in a minute) it wouldn't hurt to have it checked out. People live every day with this occurrence and have no problems other that that "funny" feeling you get when it happens. Mine are caused from caffeine. When I quit drinking coffee, Mt. Dew's(which are loaded with caffeine) I have no problems. Hope this helps and puts your mind at ease.
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I have hundreds to thousands of palpitations every day. theyre harmless and dont sound like much but theyre a psychological drain on you bc you constantly feel your heart stopping and going again and wonder if its not going to start back up the next time (even though i know it will)
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I have heart disease and my heart used to beat really fast, almost like I had a double heart beat (it's called a "flutter").  I would ask your doctor about it and see if they can send you to a heart specialist.  Heart disease can be a major problem if it's not treated right away.  \n\nYou might have arrythmia or tachycardia or it could be a panic attack, those aren't any fun either.  I would talk to your doctor.  He would know for sure.
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Hi, I've had PVCs for many years and they come and go.  At first, I was scared to death and thought that something was seriously wrong with my heart.  After visiting the cardiologist and having a bunch of tests, I learned that my PVCs are totally harmless and most likely the result of stress.  I'm not a doctor, but I've had PVCs off and on for over 10 years and I can tell you that in the absence of other symptoms they're considered totally harmless.  Mine tend to come at night, right around bedtime, if at all.  Like you, I take vitamins (including all the ones you mentioned).  I would suggest you try taking some Magnesium, that seems to have helped me a great deal.  The other thing that helps is exercise -- cardio, and lots of it.  Oh, and by the way -- everyone gets skipped heartbeats, but not everyone notices them.  I think you can relax about your PVCs.  Mention them to your doctor at your next regular checkup, or if they return and suddenly get worse then by all means make that appointment sooner rather than later.  However, your PVCs are most likely just a nuisance.
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All of us smokers or even ex-smokers have done and are doing damage to our veins,our hearts and our lungs among other things.(Alcohol also has it long term damaging health effects including heart problems.)\n  I would think it wise to seek medical advise ASAP!  Even the Physician's Assistant who did not care to say much more than you need to be seen for a full medical evaluation knows that!\n  If your problems are not serious atleast you will be advised and your mind put to ease but on the other hand,if something is going on that needs immediate attention you NEED to know ASAP. . .An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.\n   Ignoring the problem hoping it will keep until you get home or ignoring the problem thinking if it is not diagnosed\nit isn't happening is IGNORANCE in it's truest form.\n           SEEK PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ATTENTION
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I am bothered by smoke.  I take allergy medications and use an inhaler if my lungs start blocking up.
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*gasp* thanks for your details.  you are the first one I encountered to give his case with good details.\ndon't worry mister. 120/94 AIN'T that alarming. \nquestion: have you eaten any foods high in (bad) cholesterol?? fatty pork chops?? seafoods?? chicken skin?? JUST BEFORE THE PHYSICAL EXAMINATION??\n\nthat is all I can say viewing that your "latest check-up" is PAST 1 YEAR.  I think you should do it again, this time.\n\nTIP: GO SEE DOC.  AVOID FATTY FOODS BEFORE EXAMINATION. THAT BE IT. \n\nJOMAR S.T. NDGM '96\nEDIT: i saw your addition of details today.  you are not suffering from hypertension. you are just within the normal limits, however, that chest should be checked for further data.  might be just stress or rib cage "deflation/inflation" after hours of steadiness.
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I quit smoking back in February.  I smoked about a pack a day for years.  During the withdraw I had a headache for 3 days, and I was grouchy for about 2 weeks.  They say you have to replace one habbit with another.  What I did was started sucking on jolly ranchers and chewing bubble gum.  I also started exercising.  I have never felt better.  I noticed a difference in my breathing after only 2 weeks!!  Just hang in there, and the days will pass and you won't even think about it anymore.  It's also great to go someplace and not worry about being looked down on because of being a smoker.
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Please have your heart checked out. I had the same symptoms and they told me in the ER it was indigestion. I had a heart attack.
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I had this too, so i went to my doctor who sent me to get the 24 hour monitor attached to my chest. It turned out to be ectopic heart beats, i have tablets for it, i don't need to take them really but it stops me feeling the missed beats which is what i didn't like. I was told not to worry about it, but when it's your heart you do worry. The only time i feel it now is when I'm really tired. Don't be afraid, go to the doctors and get it checked. I'm 43 and I've had it for about 10 years. Being overweight doesn't help either, so if you are then try losing a bit. Hope this is of use to you.
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the question is How addicted are you? I gave up by reading the book How to stop smoking and stay stopped for good by Gillian Riley. I went to the smoking cessation clinic who prescribed me patches and lozenges. It was hard, i know someone who could stop for days at a time yet couldnt completely give up! It is hard yet its well worth it and four years down the line i can have a fag every 6 months yet its just not the same, yet im £1000 a year better off and i dont cough and wheeze in the morning and the numb feeling in my toes has come back. My ex is looking at having his legs amputated as the blood flow and oxygen dosnt reach his toes, still he smokes. the sooner you give up the better. if i can do it you can too!
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Hi.I would strongly recommend a visit to her GP.Most palpitations (exaggerated perception of one's heartbeat) are benign and caused by stress, anxiety, coffee, smoking, etc.Some of them require immediate attention, especially when accompanied by shortness of breath, dizziness , nausea or other worrisome signs. Please get her to visit her GP and I would also recommend check-ups in a cardiologist's office once every 2-3 years for everybody. Good luck! Bogdan Vulcan
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No, but I just quit smoking.... so eating right isn't a major concern for me right now.
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Well I am a smoker and why can't I throw them away. Simple I don't want to. I really have little in life and though it is an addiction it is something I enjoy most times, though in all honesty not always, as it is also a habit. This is my choice and that is to smoke my illness has nothing to do with smoking and even had my neuro say that since I have nothing else much to worry about. "Smoke them if you got them" were his exact words. I also had a witness and no this doctor does not smoke himself. This is just one of few things I can enjoy and why should I deny myself a small amount of joy
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Without question , i was suffering from heart palpitations my doctor discovered i was drinking about 10cups of coffee a day and had been doing so for some time he advised me to stop ,when i did the palpitations stopped once at once