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Sweetpea · 01-31-2006, 02:36 PM

Hello All,

I was born with a heart murmur, which runs in my family... my grandmother has the same thing and will be 81 soon, so it doesn't affect life span... however... i often have irregular heartbeat, especially at night (probably because i'm reading/quieter and notice it more...)

I'm quite healthy and don't really consider it a problem... however, when i was 15, i took syrup of Ipecac several times (running with the wrong crowd of eating disorder girls) And although that was 9 years ago... could that have caused permanent heart damage?

I guess my question is:
(and I'm not talking about palpatations, i have those also, but only when i accidently drink a caffeinated drink.)

How normal is irregular heartbeat?
does anyone else have this problem... I.e. at times, it seems like my heart will skip several beats and then beat quickly for 5-6 beats until it normalizes.... Is it something to be concerned about?

sweetpea

01-31-2006, 02:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sweetpea Fade out Location: in love	irregular heartbeat.. Normal? Hello All, I was born with a heart murmur, which runs in my family... my grandmother has the same thing and will be 81 soon, so it doesn't affect life span... however... i often have irregular heartbeat, especially at night (probably because i'm reading/quieter and notice it more...) I'm quite healthy and don't really consider it a problem... however, when i was 15, i took syrup of Ipecac several times (running with the wrong crowd of eating disorder girls) And although that was 9 years ago... could that have caused permanent heart damage? I guess my question is: (and I'm not talking about palpatations, i have those also, but only when i accidently drink a caffeinated drink.) How normal is irregular heartbeat? does anyone else have this problem... I.e. at times, it seems like my heart will skip several beats and then beat quickly for 5-6 beats until it normalizes.... Is it something to be concerned about? sweetpea __________________ Having a Pet Will Change Your Life! Looking for a great pet?! Click Here! "I am the Type of Person Who Can Get Away With A lot, Simply Because I Don't Ask Permission for the Privilege of Being Myself"