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HELP!!! Strange Sensation in chest when half asleep
lyns87 posted:
Please Help!
24/female No health conditions/medications.
For several years I have these weird episodes when I am half asleep. They usually occur when I'm sleeping on the couch for some reason, not in my bed. (?)
Anyway, i'm almost always in a half asleep state. Not quite all the way asleep but slightly aware. It feels like my heart is pumping way too hard, or my heartbeat is irregular. And I feel a strange "vibrating" sensation emanating from my chest/heart area. It feels very awkward, strange, and totally unnatural. Its almost as if I am very aware of all the blood pumping through my body and my heart is beating to fast and off beat and that very odd vibrating/tingling senation throughout my body scares the living daylights out of me. It doesn't happen every day, maybe a few times a month, but it is still very unsettling and scary. Has this happened to anyone else? Advice please!
24/female No health conditions/medications.
For several years I have these weird episodes when I am half asleep. They usually occur when I'm sleeping on the couch for some reason, not in my bed. (?)
Anyway, i'm almost always in a half asleep state. Not quite all the way asleep but slightly aware. It feels like my heart is pumping way too hard, or my heartbeat is irregular. And I feel a strange "vibrating" sensation emanating from my chest/heart area. It feels very awkward, strange, and totally unnatural. Its almost as if I am very aware of all the blood pumping through my body and my heart is beating to fast and off beat and that very odd vibrating/tingling senation throughout my body scares the living daylights out of me. It doesn't happen every day, maybe a few times a month, but it is still very unsettling and scary. Has this happened to anyone else? Advice please!
1 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:HELP!!! Strange Sensation in chest when half asleepPlease Help!<br /><br />24/female No health conditions/medications.<br />For several years I have these weird episodes when I am half asleep. They usually occur when I'm sleeping on the couch for some reason, not in my bed. (?) <br />Anyway, i'm almost always in a half asleep state. Not quite all the way asleep but slightly aware. It feels like my heart is pumping way too hard, or my heartbeat is irregular. And I feel a strange "vibrating" sensation emanating from my chest/heart area. It feels very awkward, strange, and totally unnatural. Its almost as if I am very aware of all the blood pumping through my body and my heart is beating to fast and off beat and that very odd vibrating/tingling senation throughout my body scares the living daylights out of me. It doesn't happen every day, maybe a few times a month, but it is still very unsettling and scary. Has this happened to anyone else? Advice please!
CardiostarUSA1 responded:
Hi:
Well, from time-to-time, I get palpitations (**see PVC info below) only when I'm just about to enter the sleep cycle or in the beginning of sleep cycle, a so-called, sleep-induced arrhythmia, according to my doctor.
I had to undergo a sleep study to confirm this, and then have some non-invasive diagnostic tests performed, which in my particular indivdualized situation/case, showed that there was nothing structurally or electrically wrong with my heart.
**As applicable, the most common type of palpitations, premature ventricular contractions (PVCs, occurs even in many heart-healthy individuals), which has various causes or triggers, cardiac and non-cardiac, is described that the heart is flip-flopping, fluttering, jumping, pausing or stopping briefly (though it's actually not doing that), pounding, skipping, thumping, or strong, HARD or forceful beats being felt in the chest, neck, or throat, Often, PVCs are harmless.
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http://www.ehealthmd.com/library/palpitations/PAL_whatis.html
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Animated Tutorial
http://www.your-doctor.com/healthinfocenter/medical-conditions/cardiovascular/conductiontutorial.html
Heart Rhythm Society
Patient and Public Information Center
http://www.hrspatients.org/patients
A vibration, or buzzing feeling/sensation in the chest/thoracic area ALWAYS warrants checking for possible problems that can involve the heart's electrical conduction system, i.e., irregular heartbeat/arrhythmia or a heart valve. There may/can also be non-cardiac related issues, though uncommon, such as rapid-fire muscle spasms.
Of the different types/kinds of heart conditions, various symptoms may/can be acute (occurring suddenly), be chronic (occurring over a long period of time), come and go (be transient, fleeting or episodic, such as an irregular heartbeat, requiring the use of Holter monitor or event recorder at home and during daily activities) or even be silent.
Medical rule of thumb, report any bothersome, concerning, troublesome, worrisome, worsening or new symptom(s) to a/your doctor promptly.
Best of luck down the road of life. Live long and prosper.
Take care,
CardioStar*
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Well, from time-to-time, I get palpitations (**see PVC info below) only when I'm just about to enter the sleep cycle or in the beginning of sleep cycle, a so-called, sleep-induced arrhythmia, according to my doctor.
I had to undergo a sleep study to confirm this, and then have some non-invasive diagnostic tests performed, which in my particular indivdualized situation/case, showed that there was nothing structurally or electrically wrong with my heart.
**As applicable, the most common type of palpitations, premature ventricular contractions (PVCs, occurs even in many heart-healthy individuals), which has various causes or triggers, cardiac and non-cardiac, is described that the heart is flip-flopping, fluttering, jumping, pausing or stopping briefly (though it's actually not doing that), pounding, skipping, thumping, or strong, HARD or forceful beats being felt in the chest, neck, or throat, Often, PVCs are harmless.
MedicineNet - We Bring Doctors' Knowledge to You
Palpitations
http://www.medicinenet.com/Palpitations/article.htm
eHealthMD
Palpitations
http://www.ehealthmd.com/library/palpitations/PAL_whatis.html
Learn about the heart's delicate/precise electrical conduction system
Animated Tutorial
http://www.your-doctor.com/healthinfocenter/medical-conditions/cardiovascular/conductiontutorial.html
Heart Rhythm Society
Patient and Public Information Center
http://www.hrspatients.org/patients
A vibration, or buzzing feeling/sensation in the chest/thoracic area ALWAYS warrants checking for possible problems that can involve the heart's electrical conduction system, i.e., irregular heartbeat/arrhythmia or a heart valve. There may/can also be non-cardiac related issues, though uncommon, such as rapid-fire muscle spasms.
Of the different types/kinds of heart conditions, various symptoms may/can be acute (occurring suddenly), be chronic (occurring over a long period of time), come and go (be transient, fleeting or episodic, such as an irregular heartbeat, requiring the use of Holter monitor or event recorder at home and during daily activities) or even be silent.
Medical rule of thumb, report any bothersome, concerning, troublesome, worrisome, worsening or new symptom(s) to a/your doctor promptly.
Best of luck down the road of life. Live long and prosper.
Take care,
CardioStar*
WebMD member (since 8/99)
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-
Be well-informed
WebMD
Heart Disease TYPES
Men and Women
Acquired in life or congenital (born with it)
http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/heart-disease-men
Heart disease SYMPTOMS
http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/guide/heart-disease-symptoms
Mayo Clinic
Heart Disease
Definition. Symptoms. Causes. Risk factors. Complications. Tests and diagnosis. Prevention......
Heart disease is a broad term used to describe a range of diseases that affect your heart, and in some cases, your blood vessels. The various diseases that fall under the umbrella of......
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/heart-disease/DS01120
LEARN ABOUT the Heart
WebMD
The Heart: (Human Anatomy) Pictures, Definition, Location in the Body and Heart Problems
http://www.webmd.com/heart/picture-of-the-heart
-
HeartSite
Heart info, cardiac tests (commonly performed, mainstream types) info, actual diagnostic images.
http://www.heartsite.com
-
Quote!
Be a questioning patient. TALK to your DOCTOR and ASK QUESTIONS. Studies show that patients who ask the most questions, and are most assertive, get the best results. Be vigilant and speak up!"
- Charles Inlander, People's Medical Society
.
It's your future......be there.
. .
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Strange Sensation in chest when half asleepHi:<br /><br />Well, from time-to-time, I get palpitations (**see PVC info below) only when I'm just about to enter the sleep cycle or in the beginning of sleep cycle, a so-called, sleep-induced arrhythmia, according to my doctor. <br /><br />I had to undergo a sleep study to confirm this, and then have some non-invasive diagnostic tests performed, which in my particular indivdualized situation/case, showed that there was nothing structurally or electrically wrong with my heart. <img src="http://img.webmd.com/community/images/smile.gif" align="top" border="0"><br /><br />**As applicable, the most common type of palpitations, premature ventricular contractions (PVCs, occurs even in many heart-healthy individuals), which has various causes or triggers, cardiac and non-cardiac, is described that the heart is flip-flopping, fluttering, jumping, pausing or stopping briefly (though it's actually not doing that), pounding, skipping, thumping, or strong, <b>HARD</b> or forceful beats being felt in the chest, neck, or throat, Often, PVCs are harmless.<b></b><br /><br />MedicineNet - We Bring Doctors' Knowledge to You<br /> <br /> <b> Palpitations<br /></b> <br /> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.medicinenet.com/Palpitations/article.htm">http://www.medicinenet.com/Palpitations/article.htm</a> <br /> <br /> eHealthMD<br /> <br /> <b> Palpitations</b><br /> <br /> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ehealthmd.com/library/palpitations/PAL_whatis.html">http://www.ehealthmd.com/library/palpitations/PAL_whatis.html</a> <br /> <br /> <i>Learn about the heart's delicate/precise electrical conduction system<br /></i> <br /> <b>Animated Tutorial</b><br /> <br /> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.your-doctor.com/healthinfocenter/medical-conditions/cardiovascular/conductiontutorial.html">http://www.your-doctor.com/healthinfocenter/medical-conditions/cardiovascular/conductiontutorial.html</a> <br /> <br /> Heart Rhythm Society<br /> <br /> <b> Patient and Public Information Center<br /></b> <br /> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.hrspatients.org/patients">http://www.hrspatients.org/patients</a> <br /> <br /> A vibration, or buzzing feeling/sensation in the chest/thoracic area ALWAYS warrants checking for possible problems that can involve the heart's electrical conduction system, i.e., irregular heartbeat/arrhythmia or a heart valve. There may/can also be non-cardiac related issues, though uncommon, such as rapid-fire muscle spasms.<br /> <i><br /> </i>Of the different types/kinds of heart conditions, various symptoms may/can be acute (occurring suddenly), be chronic (occurring over a long period of time), come and go (be transient, fleeting or episodic, <b>such as an irregular heartbeat, requiring the use of Holter monitor or event recorder at home and during daily activities</b>) or even be silent.<br /> <i> <br /> </i>Medical rule of thumb, report <u>any</u> bothersome, concerning, troublesome, worrisome, worsening or new symptom(s) to a/your doctor promptly.<br /> <br /> Best of luck down the road of life. Live long and prosper.<br /> <br /> Take care,<br /> <br /> CardioStar*<br /> <br /> WebMD member (since 8/99)<br /> <br /> <img src=http://www.animateit.net/data/media/august2009/cardiogram_line.gif class=post_img /><br /> <br /> -<br /> <br /> -<br /> <br /> <br />Be well-informed<br /><br /> WebMD<br /> <br /> <b>Heart Disease TYPES</b><br /> <br /> Men and Women<br /> <br /> <i>Acquired in life or congenital (born with it)</i><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/heart-disease-men">http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/heart-disease-men</a> <br /> <b><br />Heart disease SYMPTOMS</b><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/guide/heart-disease-symptoms">http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/guide/heart-disease-symptoms</a> <br /> <br /> Mayo Clinic<br /> <br /> <b>Heart Disease</b><br /> <br /> Definition. Symptoms. Causes. Risk factors. Complications. Tests and diagnosis. Prevention......<br /> <br /> Heart disease is a<b> broad term</b> used to describe a <b>range of diseases</b> that affect your heart, and in some cases, your blood vessels. The various diseases that fall under the umbrella of......<br /> <br /> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/heart-disease/DS01120">http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/heart-disease/DS01120</a> <br /> <br /> <br /> LEARN ABOUT the Heart<br /> <img src=http://thumb.webstockpro.com/purestock/1574r-019980.jpg class=post_img /><br /> <b> </b><br /> WebMD<br /> <b><br /> The Heart: (Human Anatomy) Pictures, Definition, Location in the Body and Heart Problems<br /></b> <br /> <a href="http://www.webmd.com/heart/picture-of-the-heart">http://www.webmd.com/heart/picture-of-the-heart</a> <br /> <br /> -<br /> <br /> <b>HeartSite</b><br /> <br /> Heart info, cardiac tests (commonly performed, mainstream types) info, actual diagnostic images.<br /> <br /> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.heartsite.com/">http://www.heartsite.com</a> <br /> <br /> <br /> -<br /> <br /> <br /> <i>Quote!</i><br /> <br /> Be a <u>questioning patient</u>. <b>TALK</b> to your <b>DOCTOR</b> and <b>ASK QUESTIONS</b>. Studies show that patients who<b> ask the most questions, and are most assertive, get the best results</b>. Be vigilant and speak up!"<br /> <br /> - Charles Inlander, People's Medical Society<br /> <br /> .<br /> <br /> It's your future......be there. <img src="http://img.webmd.com/community/images/smile.gif" align="top" border="0"><br /> <br /> . .<br /> <br /> <b>WebMD/WebMD forums<u> does not</u> provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.<br /><br /></b>
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