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Clarkdale, AZ

I have a new symptom that I've been dealing with over the past two to three months. I'm having an uptick in heart palpitations and occasional chest pain. My PCP put me on nitro for the chest pain and my cardiologist said there is nothing to worry about with the frequent PVCs that I'm experiencing
BUT.....I'm having so many of them now that I feel lightheaded at times. I have to cough hard to get my heart into normal sinus rhythm
Do any of you MG comrades experience similar symptoms or… read more

September 17
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Members with MG connected over the unsettling question of whether heart palpitations and chest pain are linked to their condition, with many... Read more

Members with MG connected over the unsettling question of whether heart palpitations and chest pain are linked to their condition, with many sharing that they too experience similar mysterious cardiac symptoms despite receiving mostly reassuring results from their cardiologists. Several members described dealing with PVCs, sick sinus syndrome, AFib, and chest pain, with some having pacemakers while others were still searching for answers. A recurring theme was the frustration of feeling dismissed or unheard by doctors, the importance of advocating for cardiac workups, and the comfort of knowing others share the same confusing and scary experiences.

A MGteam Member

Hi Doug, wow, it sounds like you have a lot on your plate. You must have pretty serious cardiac issues to be a candidate for a pacemaker. I wish you the best. Thanks so much for sharing your information with me and please do let us all know how things work out for you.

September 18
A MGteam Member

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September 21
A MGteam Member

I know exactly what you mean Marybeth. I have a lot of chest pain along with frequent strings of PVCs that leave me feeling a bit lightheaded and short of breath. My cardiologist tells me that my heart is in perfect shape and there's nothing wrong with it. So why all these mysterious symptoms??? I'm a mystery too. Very frustrating, isn't it? Sometimes, I think my doctors think I'm faking it and trying to get attention. 😇

September 21
A MGteam Member

Thanks Diane. There's never anything pressing wrong with my heart when I'm having symptoms. I have normal EKG and everything else. I'm a mystery. I will be seeing cardio again next month for 4 month visit. It's scary cause getting older you don't know if the pain is finally the big one coming.

September 21
A MGteam Member

Marybeth, sounds like you should see your doctor for this increase in symptoms. Chest pain is scary and could be telling you to see your cardiologist! And by the way......64 is young!!! Keep us posted and let us know how you're doing. Wishing you all the very best!

September 21

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