Fast Heart Rate

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kaitfaery said:

Hello,
I read your post & I was recently tested & it turns out I have a fast heart rate too. I'm 19 years old. I suffer from often dizziness & a numb feeling then I blank out for a moment. I haven't been put on any medication but I know I should. . . .

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Hi Kaitfaery,

Welcome to the forums!

How come your not on medication?

God bless, Tapero

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hey guys, i'm definitely not an expert but have you had your thyroids checked out? my one friend (sixteen) had a really fast heart rate and after a while the docs discovered it was because her thyroid was hyper.

If you have a fast heart rate does this include your knees going weak when you walk up stairs?

sometimes yes, sometimes no. it could also be attributed to low blood pressure, recent illness (when your heartrate is naturally faster) or annaemia.

I thought I would chime in and share my experiences. For the past 3 years I have lived with rapid heart rates, shortness of breath, headaches, etc.

Many times I have been told: its caffiene, its in your head, its just anxiety/panic attacks. I have been told this many times by DOCTORS.

Been given xanax which I never took. There are many disorders that can cause a rapid heart rate.

Its important to know what kind of tachycarida you have because some are very dangerous and can be fatal such as atrial arrhythmias. I personally have Sinus Tachycardia (its not related to sinuses but originates from the sinus node of the heart).

hyperthyroidism
pheochromocytoma
Anemia
Anxiety/panic attacks
Mitral valve prolapse

and serveral others. I have been tested for everything.

Tests that doctors may do, which you should request if you persue the cause are:

electrocardiogram
echocardiogram (very important, shows problems of the heart - its an ultra sound)
holter monitor

Electrolyte problems can cause them. Example: [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Hypokalemia


I have mitral valve prolapse. I prefer not to take drugs and have the side effects. I turned to natural remedies and take the following supplements:

300mg - Magnesium
250mg - Omega3's
50mg - Co-Enzyme Q10
150mg - L-Carntine

My 3 year old battle is almost over. I feel better, my energy level is better.


I went through 7 doctors before they found out what it was. I know more about it then those 7 doctors probably do.
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I'm only 16 and have a fast heart rate and hypertension (in my case high BP is caused by vasoconstriction, not pos cardiac inotrope or increased CO).

No pheochromocytoma, hyperthyroidism, WPW/accessory pathway, electrolyte imbalance. Once in a while I will develop PSVT which lasts a short time. I've almost passed out a few times because this lead to (probably) vtach. TTE, ECG, holter all are normal.

What bugs me is that I'm young and there is no obvious cause. Probably just in my head...

Not in your head, although stress and anxiety can make almost any heart issue worse.

From what I've read people with PACs and PVCs in the absence of any heart disease can have them 20-30 or more years and have no problems with the exception of the annoyance these PAC/PVCs cause because of bad 'sensations'.

For fuzzymel, I think they put people on Beta Blockers for this issue if it causes problems (Toprol XL for instance, which is also good for folks like me with High BP).

JordanF said:

I'm only 16 and have a fast heart rate and hypertension (in my case high BP is caused by vasoconstriction, not pos cardiac inotrope or increased CO).

No pheochromocytoma, hyperthyroidism, WPW/accessory pathway, electrolyte imbalance. Once in a while I will develop PSVT which lasts a short time. I've almost passed out a few times because this lead to (probably) vtach. TTE, ECG, holter all are normal.

What bugs me is that I'm young and there is no obvious cause. Probably just in my head...

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Have you had an echocardiogram done?

Have you had an echocardiogram done?

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Yes. This was to assess LV and valve function from the uncontrolled hypertension.

Not in your head at all I'm sure, Jordan.

I started having problems when I was 16 with rapid heart rate and syncope. I didn't tell anyone, lived fearfully and developed panic disorder as a result. It came and went for decades. In my twenties I was blown off by several doctors and told it was my nerves. Sure I was anxious, my heart was freaking out!! Duh!

When it returned in my thirties I saw the primary, the gyno (it was happening largely during my monthly) and one cardio and a psychologist. I agreed to anti-anxiety meds just to prove them all wrong and it did. I had a bout right in the psychologist's office while also on the med and she said, 'this is not a panic attack. You are far too calm."

Thank you.

I went to another cardiologist who walked in, heard my symptoms and promptly diagnosed PSVT. I took medication and it disappeared. Until last summer. I developed hypertension and the PSVT came back, while I was in the hospital for a bad gallbladder. An angel (my current cardiologist) walked in, asked incredibly perceptive questions and said she knew what it was like to be told it is anxiety and of course it is an anxious thing to deal with.

I am now on Toprol XL and am going in today in fact to possibly add a calcium channel blocker bc I have had some breakthrough incidents.

My point in telling you all this is...don't let anyone tell you it is in your head. Be sure you have all the life-threatening causes ruled out. Then relax as much as you can and treat the symptoms. At some point you may get your answer, though it may sadly take years. But don't give up or blame it on your imagination!

My son also has SVT. He's been taking medication for about a year and a half, and his cardiologist has recently recommended the RF ablation procedure.

We are torn, because although it is a low risk procedure, that doesn't mean no risk, an the medication controls it well, and is only a minor nuisance.

In response to you having PCOS: Me and my mum have it.. She has been on a diet for the past 4 months, and incrediably her test levels have all gone within the normal ranges. We aren't sure whether it is just attirbuted to the diet, or metformin up til two month ago... But if you are interested in finding out more, I can PM information to you... I'm about to start it, and see if it works, because I'd like to sort it before having kids cos supposedly if you have it whilst girls are in the womb it can be more easily passed on to them.

I have had a fast heartrate for 5+ years. Have had holter moniter a few months ago and things turned out ok. Recently I was diagnosed with GERD and when I got up today my heart was fluttering so will be going (back) to the dr. on Thurs. I'm tired of doctors