I couldn't even remember what my old  login name was, LOL  - that's how long it's been.  Probably a year or so.  

I am almost 41, and I've suffered with mega forceful palps, and runs of palps, for 1.5 years now.  I haven't gone a single day with out them.    :'(

They started 6 weeks after I made the healthiest move I could have ever made - I quit a 25 years cigarette habit.

What have I done to try & figure this out, and to alleviate it ?? Let's see......

I've had every cardiac test you can imagine, including a CT Angiogram.  

I've given up chocolate, caffeine, alcohol, spicy foods, all OTC medications, fatty foods - you name it.

I've taken anti-anxiety meds, tranquilizers, and even a beta blocker.  

I've been hypnotized, pyschoanalyzed, tried yoga, meditation, even went to a homepathic doc & took a "remedy".

I've tried magnesium supplements, calcium supplements and plenty of other vitamins.

I've had expensive blood workups of hormones.  

The results of all of these tests?  Premature Atrial and Premature Ventricular Contractions.  (And Hashimoto's Disease, which will prob. result in hypothyroidism eventually.)  But basically - GOOD HEALTH!

Yes, I should be very happy that nothing very serious has been found.  I am grateful for that, of course.  

But at the same time - I'd truly be happy to be given a cause, disease, SOMETHING that could explain why these happen.  And of course a CURE would be the ultimate!

AND - here I am.  1.5 years later.  Feeling exactly the same as when I started.  Not one single thing has helped, unfortunately.

So - now I must learn to live with them.  I'm not quite sure how to do that.   In my opinion, nothing can ruin a nice relaxing meal with a friend, or a nice walk in the park, or shopping trip, like a big old palpitation party!!!    They are so disruptive, and very disconcerting.  

I dont' know about you ladies, but the whole "oh, just ignore them" or "it's nothing to worry about".... yeah, thats fine some of the time.  But come on - it just doesn't work all of the time!  Am I wrong??

Especially those days when you keep having them over & over.  Or when they are so strong they take your breath away.  Or cause chest pain.

So - I just want to connect with others who can relate.  That's about all I can do at this point... try to talk with others who understand, and hope that we can all help each other.

I guess since I've lived with them for 1.5 years shows that they haven't killed me yet!!!  Maybe that will make some of you feel better  

Thanks for reading - and I look forward to getting to know you all better.

hi Carol,
Thanks for your reply.  Yes I am in the USA!  Honestly I did have to push just a tiny bit to get some of the tests done - but not too much, probably because of my history, and my family history as well.

You will get your results very soon, just 6 days to go. Please be sure to post & let us know what the news is.  

My stupid palps ruined NY Eve for me.  Dressed up & went to a nice restaurant with my BF, but got a huge run of palps during the appetizer, and just didn't feel so great for the rest of the evening.    :'(   Nothing like stupid palps to ruin the fun.  BLEH!

Take care & hope to hear from you soon.  Julie

Hey I just noticed that it's January 9th - so we hope to hear your results!  Please keep us posted!