Chrissa, I am not a doctor, and I don’t know what your problem is, but if you have what I have, I’d like to reassure you it is not life-threatening.  Frightening, YES!  I have had episodes of “PAT” – paroxysmal atrial tachycardia.  Simply put, it is a “short circuit” in the electrical wiring in the heart, and the heartbeat just races.  It lasts about an hour, then goes back to normal.  Afterwards I am very weak and tired.  Medication can control these episodes, they are called “beta blockers” or “calcium channel blockers”.  I haven’t had any episodes since I started medication for it, about 3 years ago.  It is hereditary, and my daughter gets them, too.  A minor surgical procedure (requiring only sedation) can “zap” the spot in the heart where the short circuit originates, but I’ve not had that done.

 

I am praying for you, Chrissa.

 

Diane Gilbert