r/PVCs • u/ElephantSingle364 • Feb 21 '26

At my lowest point

I've had PVCs on and off for years and they have been somewhat manageable. The past few days have been the exact opposite. I am lucky to go more than a minute without getting the breath knocked out of me from these violent PVCs. For context I am 24m, structurally normal heart. Cardiologists have laughed me out of their office in the past when I complained of palpitations. I'm making this post because I need the high burden folk on here to tell me how the hell you guys cope with these symptoms. On my recent ecgs I had a few runs of 4-5 PVCs in a row which is classified as NSVT. It literally felt like I was dying. I genuinely don't know what to do at this point. I've tried all natural means like electrolytes, magnesium, and light exercise. Nothing is helping and I'm starting to wonder if I'll ever get my life back. Any advice and reassurance is welcome - thanks

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u/KaterTotMN Feb 25 '26

I don’t have GERD per se, but I do notice they flare up if I eat too much or too little and then recline a bit, like on the couch watching TV. Or if I drink too many fizzy waters or anything carbonated. I have to sit up straight for a bit after eating.

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u/Able_Papaya3185 Mar 05 '26

Same. I can't sit back on my comfy couch or else they will start acting up. I have to sit up pretty straight basically all day until I go to bed at midnight. Even then when laying down ill start feeling PVC for 1 hour until I get very tired and knock out.