Hi, I have experieced the same symptoms! When I stand from a reclined postions, laying postion, or if I kneel down to pick something up, I will feel a slow and forceful heart rythem. I have consulted with my cardiologist and he has recommended that I take a TTT (Tilt Table TesT) I researched the test and it is mainly used for those who experience black out spells. It is possible that you are experienceing what is reffered to as bradycardia or a slowed heart rythem. I would HIGHLY recommend that you see a cardiologist as soon as possible. I see that your post was written in '05. I hope you are feeling better and that you have since then consulted a doctor. PLEASE WRITE ME BACK To let me know if you have experiecned any improvements. The symptoms are very upestting and have caused a deepening anxiety about the whole situation. The doctors have told me that my heart is very healthy and is working fine... with the exception of this symptom that they have yet to explain or understand. Hopefully after my TTT this friday I will have a better understanding as to what is happening and how to fix it.

This happens to me sometimes at night when I lay down. My heart slows dramatically and beats really hard. My whole body goes numb, I get naucious and then a really bad headache. Lately, I have been taking Advil, but I don't know if that is even helping. This has been happening for over a year, but I still have not seen a doctor. I don't have health insurance, and I can't afford to get it. Please help...

I had that happen to me just lastnight....thought to myself is this a seizure or a stroke or a heart attack ??? Never been that concerned about the possibility of not waking up ever again. Took me 2 hours of this to finally get back to sleep