What can you take or do to stop the wierd feeling you get when an attack of atrial fibrulation comes upon you?
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medications like betablockers help to control it but you need to be seen by a cardiologist or dr to determine if this is right for you. you might qualify for an surgical ablasion.   also if it is truly a-fib you must know the risks for blood clots to the lungs or stroke from a clot is present.  the blood pools in the atria during the fibrillation then when the heart corrects itself it pumps the pooled blood with possible clots to the rest of the body. please get checked out by a cardiologist.  don't wait.
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sounds like either a panic attack or sleep apnea (holding your breath while sleeping) both of which are very common\n\nsleep apnea tends to happen more frequently than once a year but can be very dangerous if it continues or gets worse in a person that isn't treated for it.\n\npanic attacks are common as well-nightmares can sometimes trigger them during sleep.\n\nsymptoms of a panic attack are:\n\n-palpitations (racing heart)\n-overwhelming feeling of panic or feeling like you are going to die\n-shortness of breath\n-chest pain or tightness\n-sweating\n-dizziness or faintness\n\nif you have any of those symptoms-best thing to do is lie down in a comfortable,dark,quiet room. place a cool washcloth on your forehead and focus on taking slow, deep breaths (this will help slow your heartrate down). get something cool to drink and take small,frequent sips. remain lying down until you fall asleep or feel calm enough to get back up.\n\nif this happens again in the near future-make an appt with your family dr. there are medications that can be given at night to help you sleep and ward off the panic attacks and there are also medications and methods to treat sleep apnea if you have it.\n\ngood luck
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I know most of those moments are random, but try drinking ice water when a situation comes up.  The cold water constricts your blood vessels keeping them from coming to the surface of your skin.
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Isnt that like a panic or anxiety attack?  Relax and maybe talk to a doctor?
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definitely sounds like a panic attack.  \n\nWhat is happening is that you become "scared" of the feeling of panic there fore you are sent into a "panic attack".  Also you are internalizing a lot of stress and you're body needs an outlet so it sends a large release through an attack.  After your "attack" is over do you feel sleepy?  Well that the feeling you get after an attack along with sweating.  You need to release more emotion, and stress, try crying, try exercise, try talking to people about your problems, try getting better sleep as well.  The way I overcame them is to control them and stop letting them control me.  If I felt a panic attack coming on I take deep breaths close my eyes and think for a minute.
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Have you had any panic attacks? \n-Sweating\n-Shaking\n-Racing thoughts\n-Choking feeling\n-Trouble breathing\n-Racing heart beat\n\nYou might...talk to your doctor about it.  If you feel constantly in anxeity there could be a deeper root or you could be developing or have anxeity disorder.  Call your doctor and talk to him about it
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I'm no stranger to this problem...\n\nIt feels like you are walking around in a fog, like nothing is truely "real" as you would normally feel it.  You feel like you could pass out at any second but at the same time you can force yourself to go on for quite a while without doing so.  It really takes a lot out of you and takes a lot to recover from.  You'll need quite a few good solid nights of sleep to completely get over it.
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When I have an anxiety attack, I feel like my heart is going to pulse right out of my chest, I feel like I can't get enough air, I start to sweat, I can't focus on anything (like total meltdown), and I feel like I'm being closed in.  I feel like I'm going to puke, and I feel like my stomach is on fire.  That's what I feel.\n\nThe clinical definition of a panic attack is:\n\nA panic attack is a severe attack of anxiety and fear which occurs suddenly, often without warning, and for no apparent reason. Various other symptoms then occur during a panic attack. These include one or more of the following:\n\nPalpitations or a thumping heart. \nSweating and trembling. \nHot flushes or chills. \nFeeling short of breath, sometimes with choking sensations. \nChest pains. \nFeeling sick. \nFeeling dizzy, or faint. \nFear of dying or going crazy. \nNumbness, or pins and needles. \nFeelings of unreality, or being detached from yourself.\nThe physical symptoms that occur with panic attacks do not mean there is a physical problem with the heart, chest, etc. The symptoms mainly occur because of an 'overdrive' of nervous impulses from the brain to various parts of the body during a panic attack.\n\nDuring a panic attack you tend to over-breathe (hyperventilate). If you over-breathe you 'blow out' too much carbon dioxide which changes the acidity in the blood. This can then cause more symptoms such as confusion and cramps, and make palpitations, dizziness, and pins and needles worse. This can make the attack seem even more frightening, and make you over-breathe even more, and so on.\n\nA panic attack usually lasts 5-10 minutes, but sometimes they come in 'waves' for up to two hours.\n\nWho gets panic attacks? \nAt least 1 in 10 people have occasional panic attacks. The tend to occur most in young adults. Twice as many women than men have panic attacks. Anyone can have a panic attack, but they also tend to run in some families.\n\nWhat causes panic attacks? \nPanic attacks usually occur for no apparent reason. The cause is not clear. Stressful life events such as a bereavement may sometimes trigger a panic attack.\n\nDealing with a panic attack\n\nTo ease a panic attack, or to prevent one from getting worse:\n\nbreathe as slowly and as deeply as you can. Concentrate on breathing. \nbreathe into a paper bag. By doing this you re-breathe your own carbon dioxide. This helps to correct the blood acid level that had been upset by over-breathing which makes symptoms worse (described above).\nWhat is the treatment for a panic attack?\n\nNo regular treatment is needed if you have just an occasional panic attack. You may find it helpful to:\n\nunderstand about panic attacks, and the cause of the symptoms. \nknow that any physical symptoms which occur do not mean that you have a serious disease. For example, some people find it helpful to know that the palpitations or chest pains they had during a panic attack were not due to a heart or chest problem. \nknow how to deal with a panic attack (see above).\nIf you have frequent or recurring panic attacks, this is called panic disorder. Treatment to prevent panic attacks is an option if you develop panic disorder. See a separate leaflet called 'Panic Disorder'.
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I dealt with a similar thing in college.  My heart irregularly papitated and it really disturbed me.  It would race up for no reason.  \n\nThings I did to reverse the problem:\n\n-Reduced my caffeine intake (caffeine has the potential to make your heart race)\n-I had an EKG study on my heart...it was normal\n-I got plenty of sleep at night\n-Realizing that the majority of my irregular heartbeats were contributed from Anxiety. \n-I began to pray for wisdom with this problem.\n\nAs for feeling your heartbeat after you eat, you will.  When you eat, your body has a lot of gas exchange during the whole digestive process.  The same gas that will make you belch or fart "pass gas" after a meal.  I noticed a lot of pressure in my heart area and discovered that the problem wasn't my heart, it was gas.  I suggest taking a TUMs or some kind of anti-acid to help reduce the gas, which should reduce the pressure around your heart after meals.  Lots of soft drinks, carbohydrates, junk food will bring on gas.  Try to stay away from those foods....I know, that's a hard thing to do if you're in college.  Junk food was everywhere when I was in college.  \n\nAbove all, if you have health insurance, use it.  Go see your doctor and ask him what's best.  He'll be able to tell you what anti-acid medicine you should take.  \n\nDo you have a lot of acid reflux?  \n\nI hope my advice helps ease things a little better.  \n\nGood luck and remember...I'm not an expert.  What I say is just a suggestion from past experiences.  If you're that worried about the heart beats, go see a doctor.
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Unfortunately, this happens quite often to me. I usually put on a pot of coffee, read a book for a while, or hit the net to get my mental juices flowing. I write to get out all of my feeling in a journal, and that seems to help tremendously. I hope you find something that works for you!
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amoxicllin makes me feel worse than being sick.  is it a sinus infection? they are the worst.  just wait til you feel up to running.  and be prepared to stop quickly if you feel like it too.  no need to push it that much.
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Talk with your doctor. Sometimes we do things that we think make us calmer but in the end it takes over Our lives
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Don't drink! 1st off\n\nYour heart isn't going to stop. you need to go to the doctor and have it checked out and then you will feel better. Are you taking your pulse yourself or have you been told by a doctor that you have a slow heart beat??\n\nWell my heart beats too fast and I get freaked out thinking I'm going to have a heart attack and after all these years I'm still here.\nSo unless you have been told by a doctor you have slow heart rate I wouldn't worry about it.\nJust chill and don't drink. Good lord you wouldn't be able to relax for feeling your heart...:)\nThat was suppose to be funnnny. \nReally I wouldn't drink!\n:)
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I know exactly what feeling you mean. I agree with many of the answers here. I'll just list the various solutions I've found work for me. Sleep, caffeine (not pills), water (to combat dehydration), food (if you get too hungry sometimes you have a lot of trouble thinking), decongestants (if you have a history of sinus problems). If nothing seems to help and you think it is a purely physical problem, see your doctor. There may be a reason you have trouble focusing. I was found to be anemic after I donated blood, but that was fixed with iron suplements. It can't hurt to find out. Good luck!
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Talk to your doctor. It sounds like anxiety
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You can go to the doctor and they inject a saline solution right into the area where they occur.  It is a temporary measure but if you wish them hidden for the summer it may help.  ride a stationary bike, that helps circulation.  sitting with your legs up may feel good after a long day at work but you still need the blood pumping the blood a little more energetically after the abuse we put them through a long day.
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Actually, it sounds like you're having anxiety attacks.  The symptoms of anxiety attacks often mimic heart attack symptoms and can, therefore, be really frightening.  It's sad that there's a doctor who doesn't seem to take you seriously and who makes you feel like you're just imagining your symptoms.  My advice is to find another doctor and specifically ask about anxiety.  There are medications that can help.