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Constant palpitations

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karen21607
karen21607

I'm a 50 year old female. I've had palpitations for over 20 years. I was on antenalol for several years but came off it about 4 months ago as my palpitations had eased. 2 wks ago they came back worse than ever! Constant big thumps. Worse in the evening when I am sat relaxing. Im now taking propanolol 40mg once a day but they havnt helped. I wake up with them in a morning. I've had bloods and ECG all normal apart from my hormones due to menopause. I'm so worried is this common to have them constantly for over 2 weeks? I'm seeing a cardiologist on Friday.

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  • Scotgal
    Scotgal karen21607

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    I had those with the menopause as well, and they usually go away post menopause,

    because they are related to fluctuating levels of estrogen.  But if you've had them for 

    20 years, I'm not so sure they are hormone related.  I seriously doubt you've been going through the menopause for that long.  It's a good thing that you're seeing a cardiologist, he'll be better able to tease out the reason for these irregular rythyms 

    you've having.  Good luck!

    • karen21607
      karen21607 Scotgal

      Posted

      Thank you. This recent episode is a lot worse than I have ever had before. I'm having them all day and night. A lot of thumps and flutters. Fingers crossed I get some answers on friday. We are meant to be going to Portugal in 3 weeks. Don't want to be going away whilst it's like this. X

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