Heart Palpitations
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I have been having severe heart palpitations daily especially since I heard about my sister passing. I was already having them but nothing like this. They are all day long with a discomfort in chest like something is in my chest. Any movement or stillness will bring it on. Its constantly. The back has been hurting also , the lower bottom feels like pressure but radiates to middle and top but feels more like movement under the skin like gas.
The heart palpitations are really bothering me. They seem to increase more when i use the progesterone cream.
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wen_54374 mary27278
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Oh Mary so sorry to hear about your sister.I think this is similar to what I have been feeling and it's most unpleasant. It has alot to do with anxiety and stress I think.I get horrible fluttery feeling in my chest and the pain I feel in my back around the rib area is terrible it's goes on for a couple of days at a time nothing much shifts it but I think it's definitely trapped wind which is causing it.I do get anxiety about things and eat far to much as that is my comfort but it doesn't help .Please know you are not alonexecuted with these symptoms .
rachel13481 mary27278
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I would recommend going to the doctor for a check up on your heart. It is probably just stress but you are experiencing intense symptoms that could indicate something more serious. The doctor can make sure your heart is function ok, and blood pressure ok...
mary27278 rachel13481
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Guest mary27278
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Then it must be all the anxiety. I wouldn't take beta blockers either, I don't blame you. I have so many meds that were prescribed that I never took. I think worrying about the palpitations just makes it worse.
Gigi368 mary27278
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Hi Mary!
I'm so sorry about your sister, sending prayers of strength your way.
I'm on a beta blocker, have been for years because of 2 leaky heart valves plus high blood pressure, my heart rate stays about 50 bpm which in turn lowers my blood pressure. I have A-fib (irregular heartbeat). They had to play with my dosage to get it right, it stinks but it is what it is, I need it. That being said, since staring meno, I get more palpitations than I've ever had and it's awful! Knowing I have something that regulates all that and then boom! Out of the blue my heart is skipping beats, pounding so hard I think it's trying to escape, major dizzy spells and an overwhelming feeling of dread. I just started on Estrace Cream for atrophy and dryness, well that has been increasing my anxiety 10 fold, so I have to pop a nerve pill.. I'm very glad you're going for a stress test and an echo to rule anything out. I'm betting though, it's stress induced by meno and of course the sadness of losing a loved one.. I hope you can get some answers and help asap! It's miserable living like this.
Guest mary27278
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Maybe go and get an EKG to make sure your heart is OK, but it's probably most likely anxiety from everything you are going through.
mary27278 Guest
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I did a EKG on last week and it was fine. He wants me to.do a stress and Echo test this week. I cant believe that anxiety will cause all of this!
He gave me beta blockers to take and I've only taken it one time ; Im scared to take it again because it took my blood pressure down too low.
karen71465 mary27278
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mary27278 karen71465
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nanette44686 mary27278
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karen71465 nanette44686
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nanette44686 karen71465
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Thanku Karen I will give it a go 😊
nanette44686 mary27278
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Hi Mary I'm in perimenopause and have had every symptom in the book incl palpitations I also thought there was something wrong with my heart because another symptom is health anxiety everything is always worse but the palpitations were awful and unsettling it is a very hard journey for sure everyday there is something different to deal with nightmare sending hugs 🤗X
mary27278 nanette44686
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nanette44686 mary27278
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Hi Mary they are ongoing get them most days along with other things like aches and pains headaches nausea the list is endless get really tired as I'm keeping down a job and family to look asfter aswell the palpitations come and go can be morning or night really scary x