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Does anyone know about this "condition"? I see it written all over the medical charts when I panic and go to the doctor.
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Does anyone know about this "condition"? I see it written all over the medical charts when I panic and go to the doctor.
Tachycardia just means rapid heartbeat. The opposite is bradycardia, which is slow heart rate. Tachycardia by itself is not dangerous; after exercising, we achieve an elevated heart rate, to supply adequate oxygen and nutrients to the muscles and organs that were involved in the exercise. For those with coronary artery disease (arteries supplying the heart muscle which are narrowed by cholesterol plaques), it would not be a good idea to stress the heart to the point where the heart muscle activity overwhelms the amount of oxygen that can be supplied by the blood coursing through the arteries. Andre
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Does anyone know about this "condition"? I see it written all over the medical charts when I panic and go to the doctor.
It means a heart rate of over 100. I have had it for years and have been told by my MD that it is not dangerous.
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Does anyone know about this "condition"? I see it written all over the medical charts when I panic and go to the doctor.
Tachychardia is a term used in coordinating heartrate. Simply stated it means an abnormally high heart rate. The opposite of brachycardia which is abnormally low. The condition is common during anxiety attacks and often times goes hand in hand with breathing difficulties. Dangerous only if it goes unnoticed and unregulated. However I would not worry it is a common occurance and would only be most harmful if you have a previaling heart condition.
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Does anyone know about this "condition"? I see it written all over the medical charts when I panic and go to the doctor.
No, it means that your heart is going fast. You might also see "sinus arrythmia" on a chart, this is a normal fluctuation in heartbeat. Nobody’s heart beats perfect all the time.
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—– ROBERT MENDELL – A Subscriber at Internet On-Ramp, Inc. Paula I have suffered from tachychardia for about 10 years. It is not life threatening and can be controlled with propranonal. Also sometimes you can stop the rapid heartbeat by lying on your back, bringing your legs up to your chest and bearing down like you are having a bowl movement. I know it sounds weird but it works! Honest. Good luck
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Dear Mitch, Don’t worry tachycardia isn’t dangerous…as far as the doctor’s tell me. I am 19 and I was diagnosed with it when I was 5. I don’t know if I beat your 220 beats per minute (I’ve never counted), but I’m sure I’ve come close. Tachycardia is supposed to decrease in frequency with age. Mine has occurred considerably less, but I still get episodes of very fast heart beating on occasion. Perhaps it’s related to anxiety disorders? – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Does anyone know about this "condition"? I see it written all over the medical charts when I panic and go to the doctor. Tachychardia is a term used in coordinating heartrate. Simply stated it means an abnormally high heart rate. The opposite of brachycardia which is abnormally low. The condition is common during anxiety attacks and often times goes hand in hand with breathing difficulties. Dangerous only if it goes unnoticed and unregulated. However I would not worry it is a common occurance and would only be most harmful if you have a previaling heart condition. Tachychardia…tell me about it… can any one else beat my best of 220 beats per minute? aka Mitch from PCS, P.O. Box 206 | the daughter Moreland, Victoria, AUSTRALIA 3058 | of time." Aardvark Internet Tel: 03 9886 3800| (c) Anon
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Does anyone know about this "condition"? I see it written all over the medical charts when I panic and go to the doctor. Tachychardia is a term used in coordinating heartrate. Simply stated it means an abnormally high heart rate. The opposite of brachycardia which is abnormally low. The condition is common during anxiety attacks and often times goes hand in hand with breathing difficulties. Dangerous only if it goes unnoticed and unregulated. However I would not worry it is a common occurance and would only be most harmful if you have a previaling heart condition.
Tachychardia…tell me about it… can any one else beat my best of 220 beats per minute? aka Mitch from PCS, P.O. Box 206 | the daughter Moreland, Victoria, AUSTRALIA 3058 | of time." Aardvark Internet Tel: 03 9886 3800| (c) Anon
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fast heart beating on occasion. Perhaps it’s related to anxiety disorders?
I think so. Cyndie
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Dear Mitch, Don’t worry tachycardia isn’t dangerous…as far as the doctor’s tell me. I am 19 and I was diagnosed with it when I was 5. I don’t know if I beat your 220 beats per minute (I’ve never counted), but I’m sure I’ve come close. Tachycardia is supposed to decrease in frequency with age. Mine has occurred considerably less, but I still get episodes of very fast heart beating on occasion. Perhaps it’s related to anxiety disorders?
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Does anyone know about this "condition"? I see it written all over the medical charts when I panic and go to the doctor. Tachychardia is a term used in coordinating heartrate. Simply stated it means an abnormally high heart rate. The opposite of brachycardia which is abnormally low. The condition is common during anxiety attacks and often times goes hand in hand with breathing difficulties. Dangerous only if it goes unnoticed and unregulated. However I would not worry it is a common occurance and would only be most harmful if you have a previaling heart condition. Tachychardia…tell me about it… can any one else beat my best of 220 beats per minute? aka Mitch from PCS, P.O. Box 206 | the daughter Moreland, Victoria, AUSTRALIA 3058 | of time." Aardvark Internet Tel: 03 9886 3800| (c) Anon
Has anyone ever heard of any studies regarding the effects of panic disorder on the heart? I’m a heart reactor (my main panic symptom is heart related)? Kim
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Kim- I’m sorry I can’t give you any references, but I can assure you that panic disorder is not associated with the development of heart problems. Cardiac symptoms – palpitations, tachycardia and chest pain – are the most common physical symptoms of panic disorder, but heart disease in people with panic disorder occurs with approximately the same frequency and for the same reasons as in the general population. The temporary increase in blood pressure caused by panic attacks taxes the heart far less than the chronic elevations in blood pressure experienced by "Type A" individuals. I read an article some time ago that reported that 40% (if I recall correctly) of patients visiting a cardiologist have undiagnosed panic disorder, but no cardiac pathology; I believe the figure is even higher for internists. Marjorie Pelcovits, Ph.D.
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Not best it but match it. Mine feels like it skips a beat. The next beat starts the 220 BPM. It usually lasts for 20 mins or so but has lasted several hours. My rate returns to normal after what feels like an unusually heavy beat. I don’t seem much worst for the wear. There was no physical pain involved.
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Kim- I’m sorry I can’t give you any references, but I can assure you that panic disorder is not associated with the development of heart problems. Cardiac symptoms Well, not exactly and not to be alarmist, but I read One study that found There has been a higher incidence than the general population of Sudden Cardiac Death in individuals with PA.
I can see where that might happen (Sudden Cardiac Death rate being higher). Remember, a panic attack pumps tremendous amounts of adrenaline into your bloodstream. If you have a preexisting heart condition, it can trigger it. As far as your body is concerned, it’s like going from rest to a fast sprint. If your heart can’t handle a fast sprint, it’s not going to be able to handle the PA. However, that being said (and I hope I didn’t start any PA in someone), I have never heard of PA causing heart problems. It just might bring out a preexisting one.
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Sorry I reponded to Papa Smurf twice. The one I typed on Saturday just showed up today (tuesday). I thought it got lost in cyberspace and reposted. Sorry, Cyndie
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Sorry I posted this twice,still have alot to learn and willing to keep an open mind. I am hoping this group does too. –
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– Newsgroups: alt.support.anxiety-panic LP: I read this and coudn’t believe what the other person said -as some really get triggered by hearing "Bogus Info" as theyb are do sensitised. – writes:
- – Well, not exactly – and not to be alarmist, but I read – One study that found – There has been a higher incidence – than the general population – of Sudden Cardiac Death in individuals with PA. LP One study – brilliant! This shows a real in depth study! MC How dare you put such information on a newgroup for people with panic and – anxiety problems….alot of them fearing death from heart problems that are – not there! (I was one of them before!) PD sufferers are very subseptable – (sp?) to the *power of suggestion* also and you probably set LP Insensitive. likes to frighten people known to have Phobic problems. added to misscrafts observation -I agree wholy on this one! – subseptable (sp?) to the *power of suggestion* also and you probably set off – several panic attacks with your irresponsibility! If you know of such a – *study*….and all it is is a *study* according to you, then give us a LP Once again I agree completly with the insensitivity of who ever the "Hollow" thinking to post a thing that most Panic or Anxiety disorders react to-NOT ALL -but there is a line that if some one wants to "disturb" people with this – no propriety or responsablility to the people that are in tis Conference.
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Dear Mitch, Don’t worry tachycardia isn’t dangerous…as far as the doctor’s tell me. I am 19 and I was diagnosed with it when I was 5. I don’t know if I beat your 220 beats per minute (I’ve never counted), but I’m sure I’ve come close. Tachycardia is supposed to decrease in frequency with age. Mine has occurred considerably less, but I still get episodes of very fast heart beating on occasion. Perhaps it’s related to anxiety disorders? Does anyone know about this "condition"? I see it written all over the medical charts when I panic and go to the doctor. Tachychardia is a term used in coordinating heartrate. Simply stated it means an abnormally high heart rate. The opposite of brachycardia which is abnormally low. The condition is common during anxiety attacks and often times goes hand in hand with breathing difficulties. Dangerous only if it goes unnoticed and unregulated. However I would not worry it is a common occurance and would only be most harmful if you have a previaling heart condition. Tachychardia…tell me about it… can any one else beat my best of 220 beats per minute?
Umm.. thanks for the info – but I was not the original poster who asked that question. I understand that is not dangerous in the short to medium term (with ok sinus rythum) but when you get an episode you feel somewhat different I can tell you!! Thanks Mitch aka Mitch from PCS, P.O. Box 206 | the daughter Moreland, Victoria, AUSTRALIA 3058 | of time." Aardvark Internet Tel: 03 9886 3800| (c) Anon
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I must admit that this string is thought provoking about the long term effects of adrenaline from PD, I have often wondered about this, I think most of us have. I am 39 and have suffered PD more than 20 years. I did not find a doctor that really helped me until about 5 years ago, Xanax has turned my life around as I was almost disabled and house bound. The adrenaline rushes are few and far between at this time and while they certainly feel like they would have a permanent effect, once they stop, the body should seems to recover. Sorry for the background, but my main question here is that I am curious as to the age of the people who post here. I have been reading the group for some time and most people seem to be 20 – 50 years old. Where are the 50-60+ people with PD. How does PD relate to age? How old are you?
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Sorry, I forgot to sign my last post regarding the ageing of people with PD. I don’t want anyone thinking I’m conducting any kind of formal study, I’m just inexperienced. Thanks, Steve Betts
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(Kayaksrfr) writes: How old are you?
I will forever be 29 years old! Actually, I am 42. But dont tell anyone. I’ve invested alot of money in Miss Clarol! Cyndie
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(Kayaksrfr) writes: Sorry, I forgot to sign my last post regarding the ageing of people with PD. I don’t want anyone thinking I’m conducting any kind of formal study, I’m just inexperienced. Thanks, Steve Betts
Dont worry about it. 
I’m afraid to sign my posts anymore! <g Cyndie
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I must admit that this string is thought provoking about the long term effects of adrenaline from PD, I have often wondered about this, I think most of us have. I am 39 and have suffered PD more than 20 years. I did not find a doctor that really helped me until about 5 years ago, Xanax has turned my life around as I was almost disabled and house bound. The adrenaline rushes are few and far between at this time and while they certainly feel like they would have a permanent effect, once they stop, the body should seems to recover. Sorry for the background, but my main question here is that I am curious as to the age of the people who post here. I have been reading the group for some time and most people seem to be 20 – 50 years old. Where are the 50-60+ people with PD. How does PD relate to age? How old are you?
I’m 45 and was hit with PD at about 25 though, looking back, I can see now that the early signs were there even in my late teens. Like you, Xanax has turned my life around and I only wish I’d been prescribed it earlier. Has all the stress damaged my body? I have no idea, but the knock-on effects of having smoked like a kipper furnace until last year and having drunk what in an earlier age would have been regarded as "heroic" quantities of booze, can have done me no favours whatsoever. I might have poisoned myself just as much without PD, but I rather doubt it. Come to think of it, without agoraphobia I might even have got some exercise every now and then! As for the whereabouts of the next decade up the ladder, don’t forget that computer use probably drops, statistically speaking, as the age group gets older. — Gary Cooper
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< snip As for the whereabouts of the next decade up the ladder, don’t forget that computer use probably drops, statistically speaking, as the age group gets older. — Gary Cooper
Hello Gary, I’m one of the one’s in the statistically impoverished next ladder step, 51. Regards, John Daly
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Sorry I reponded to Papa Smurf twice. The one I typed on Saturday just showed up today (tuesday). I thought it got lost in cyberspace and reposted. Sorry, Cyndie
Lost In Space huh? …a good series. I believe Dr. Smith had PD which may not be suprising as his character was originaly supposed to kick the space bucket in the second episode. Consider also that robot… sure looked like it was having a PA once an episode. "In space no one can hear you panic" Oh Yeah!! aka Mitch from PCS, P.O. Box 206 | the daughter Moreland, Victoria, AUSTRALIA 3058 | of time." Aardvark Internet Tel: 03 9886 3800| (c) Anon
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As for the whereabouts of the next decade up the ladder, don’t forget that computer use probably drops, statistically speaking, as the age group gets older.
Gee.. I sure hope not I’m 46 and was looking forward to continuing using the computer and conversing with everyone for as long as my fingers can type and my eyes can see! I remember how exciting it was 15 or so years ago just playing Adventure on the mainframes, and really hope that as my age group becomes seniors we will use this as much or more than we do now… it seems like such a wonderful resource, and a teriffic companion.. Maybe I’m just nuts.. Kim
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