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Fast heart rate

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sharcerv52408
sharcerv52408

Hi ladies,

I have been having some kind of week. My new thing with the onset of my period now is a migraine headache. I've gotten them before but usually it was before or after a period not during. So I went to a picnic this past Saturday and my period started that morning. It rained the entire time and it was frigidly cold outside. I got sick as a result. I had severe sinus pressure and pain, coughing. This has been going on all week. I went to the doctor yesterday and she gave me a prescription for a saline spray for my nose. My blood pressure was high so she changed my meds. Well today after I took my first dose, I went to sleep and when I got up I noticed my heart was racing. This immediately set off my anxiety. I just talked myself down. Thankfully after a few hours it returned to normal but how scary it was. I haven't had that problem in a long time so it was like new. I have been feeling weird all week. I can't wait for my hormones to finally settle down.

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  • teri76755
    teri76755 sharcerv52408

    Posted

    I’ve noticed that sinus pressure and blocked ears seem to be a regular thing with me now. I’m 2 years post meno. My heart rate goes a little crazy at these times too. I get PVCs and there are times when they’ll happen constantly over several hours. It seems cyclical and these symptoms are often happening together. 
  • DearDoe
    DearDoe sharcerv52408

    Posted

    It is possible that the change in medication may be causing tge racing heart.
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