My Personal Story...
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Remember that Premature Ventricular Contractions are actually commonplace in most people. Even now I still get them very occasionally, the difference is I am only aware of them because I was previously educated as to what they are. Otherwise I would most likely have just dismissed it is as the result of wind finding its way out or maybe a muscle twitch under the ribs. One thing is for sure, because I have got to the bottom of the underlying cause and corrected my body's imbalances, those horrible flutter and flip-flop feelings are very far between but more importantly are virtually unnoticeable. And those dreadful heart thumps are a thing of the past!
One other side issue that I noticed, is that I was also suffering quite a lot from a twitching left eye, and also my fingers would periodically twitch. Since getting my Premature Ventricular Contractions under control, I don't recall having any further episodes of these other twitches.
Conclusion...
It took me a while to get it right, but I am once again living life to the full rather than living a reclusive life worried about whether or not my heart can cope with any form of adventure. The ironic thing is shutting your life down because of Premature Ventricular Contractions is probably the worst thing you can do. The one thing this whole episode has taught me is that allowing Premature Ventricular Contractions to stop you from living your life is the very thing that will stop you from overcoming the problem. You end up feeding yourself with anxiety which causes further Premature Ventricular Contractions which causes more anxiety etc etc. It's a downward spiral that can be very difficult to break out of if you don't know which way to turn.
As you may have noticed in the previous paragraphs, I actually found the solution to my Premature Ventricular Contractions through indirect information that does not necessarily link directly to the disorder. So if reading my story helps you to pinpoint something that you haven't thought of, or my symptoms are analogous to yours which subsequently point you in a new direction, then I have succeeded in what I am trying to do.
Whatever the outcome for you, I truly hope that this blog is of some use whether it be to help you find a solution, maybe steer you in a new direction or to help you deal with the stress of the condition. I know it can feel like you're alone, even when your not, but you must remember that your state of mind is the first thing you need to get control of. Once you have this mindset, and you are more comfortable with the condition, finding a cure won't be so much of a panic.
PVCMan