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Heart Palpitations for 7 months straight!

Meg_611 — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 13:48:20 GMT

Hi all

Since late June 2019 I have been experience heart palpitations EVERYDAY, CONSTANTLY!

By palpatations I mean a prominent heart beat- my heart rythm/pulse rate is normal.

i find lying on my right side in bed uncomfortable and it brings about a dizzy feeling. In the last week lying on my left side now leads to a really prominent heart beat in my ribs.

a few months ago I got check out my a cardiologist, ultrasound, ecg, stress test on treadmill, 24hr holter monitor and everything came back fine. So they say it is anxiety.

Has anyone else experienced non stop palpitations for this long???

I really am looking for some suggestions on how to stop them 😞 but obviously not my heart !

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Croix — Sat, 25 Jan 2020 12:36:20 GMT

Dear Meg_611~

Assuming the palpitations are caused by anxiety have you tried mindfulness? I'm hopeless at it all by myself and use a free smartphone app called Smiling Mind. It takes one right away from the current world and actually does work -though it took a little practice.

As my mind does tend to have a short mindfulness attention span I appreciate the reminders the program gives every so often, and the directed actives. The horrible background music can be switched off.

Croix

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Greg1974 — Fri, 31 Jan 2020 21:32:47 GMT

Hi Meg

i have been having heart palpitations for a year and have had the same tests as you and have come up negative apart from a mild valve leak.

i understand how much this has a negative impact on your life.

fir me once I found out that everything was ok with my heart I felt a sense of relief and made me better control my anxiety. Think positive thoughts, deep breathing etc

it lasted for about 2 months or so until I have had a change of circumstances at home which has created a lot of stress and anxiety which has now resulted in the return of the heart palpitations

I find it very hard to control

i have been told to start on medication to control the anxiety but Iam scared of the side effects

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Meg_611 — Sun, 02 Feb 2020 12:21:53 GMT

Hi Greg

thanks so much for your reply.

sorry to hear you have been dealing with palpatations too.
what are yours like? Are they fast or skipped beats?
Mine are normal but an extremely strong heart beat that I can feel pounding in my neck and chest.

im not on any medication, what side effects are you worried about ?

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Ricman — Mon, 25 May 2020 05:28:45 GMT

I am so glad I found your post. I have been experiencing the exact same thing. I have had all the heart tests but I can constantly feel my pulse in my body. Mainly on the left side from my ribs up into my shoulder. It freaks me out and is the main driver of my anxiety at the moment. Lately I have noticed it's started to abate a little in strength but its still there. My heart rate is always normal, blood pressure is ok. It's the one physical symptom I wish would go away. How are you going with it?

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Emmen — Mon, 25 May 2020 06:16:12 GMT

Hi Ricman,

Ironically palpitations can drive your anxiety...but they can also result from anxiety itself. Something my GP once told me - you may not consciously realise you're feeling anxious when you've felt that way for so long. But the anxiety is there and can result in physical symptoms.

Have you tried using mindfulness apps whenever you feel the palpitations? I find that it helps lessen my symptoms.

Take care,
M

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Ricman — Mon, 25 May 2020 09:46:49 GMT

Thank you for your reply. It certainly does drive my anxiety and I know what it is at the time because it usually brings with it that lump in the throat feeling as well. I do use mindfulness and mediation and it does help at the time.

it’s just so crazy to think these physical symptoms can linger for months and months even when the mind starts to clear and the chatter ends.

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Meg_611 — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 12:02:45 GMT

Hi
sorry for the delay! I have just found the my threads section so can now actually check for replies!
I am still suffererig from palpitations every single day.
It’s a normal rhythm but this extra forceful pounding heart beat, I feel it in my neck too- when I lie on my back and put my phone on selfie mode my whole neck throbs/pulsates with my pulse

Its so depressing and frustrating:(

a lot of my other symptoms have gone such as dizziness, spasms, brain fog, but the palpitations remain

The palpitations were my first issue and the other came and went.

I started reading a book by dr Claire Weekes called ‘completed self help for your nerves’ and it was quite helpful and interesting it’s on Apple Books .

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dadsgripe — Sun, 13 Sep 2020 11:55:58 GMT

Hi Meg, I understand. I get skipped/ectopic beats, which scare the pants off me. The manifest when I get stressed, could be work or home. I have a lot on my plate at the moment so they’ve manifest again recently.

I find that yoga has helped in the past, and for me, learning to say no! Further, the ‘no.’ Is a sentence and doesn’t always require any follow up.

you’re not alone, keep giving us updates on your progress.

Brando

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Jayden937 — Mon, 30 Nov 2020 03:56:55 GMT

@Meg_611 i never thought another person would go through exactly what im going through right now.

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Sierra_Flatline — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 18:51:54 GMT

Hi Meg,

I’ve been experiencing the exact same kind of heart palpitations since November 2019. I just feel it beating very hard and I feel it on my neck and brain, too. I woke up from the palpitations several times a night. May I ask if you have any history of taking any kind of prescription or over the counter medications? And are you sure it is due to just anxiety and not any other physical/medical health issue? I ask because mine started after I took an over the counter diuretic for a few days over a year ago and it just never stopped. I was also treated for PTSD with antipsychotics for 2 months that caused some anxious feelings in my heart (but not palpitations).

i hope you’re feeling better and I look forward to any updates you may have.

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Sierra_Flatline — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 18:55:39 GMT

Hi Jayden,

I’ve been experiencing the exact same kind of heart palpitations, too, since November 2019. I just feel it beating very hard and I feel it on my neck and brain, too, and for me it usually happens within a few minutes after eating and it lasts for several hours at a time and throughout the night.

May I ask if you have any history of taking any kind of prescription or over the counter medications? And are you sure it is due to just anxiety and not any other physical/medical health issue? I ask because mine started after I took an over the counter diuretic for a few days over a year ago and it just never stopped. I was also treated for PTSD with antipsychotics for 2 months that caused some anxious feelings in my heart (but not palpitations).

Anyway, I hope you feel better.

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Meg_611 — Fri, 07 May 2021 14:33:07 GMT

Hi Sierra,

I haven’t logged on here for so long. How strange that I had someone reply to this post not long ago!

I am still suffering these forceful heartbeat, dizziness, pressure in head. I’ve had every test in the book. Finally tonight I made a last minute drs appointment and she is going to start me on some anti-anxiety meds, driving home knowing I am finally going to start meds actually made me feel better.

I am certain my issue is partly neck problems and partly anxiety.

Do you get reflux at all? There is a link between reflux and heart palps. Try smaller meals and perhaps some OTC antacids to see if that helps

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contrarymary — Sat, 08 May 2021 15:39:31 GMT

This is exactly like me palpitations that seem to be there all the time.

I too have had all the tests on my heart which show up nothing, I have had a 24 hour monitor 3 times and nothing was picked up on it just normal beats.

I tried mindfulness but could not get the hang of it going to have another go

Mine seem to be worse at night they probably aren't but when the house is quiet and I am lying in bed they seem to be very loud.

Don't know about you but I find that if I am occupied I don't notice them but if not do i my much I feel every heart beat and it sounds really loud but probably isn't.

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Meg_611 — Mon, 10 May 2021 13:06:03 GMT

Yes I am exactly the same

This has been going on for almost 2 years

I also feel a lot of pressure in my head and fullness in my ears. Have had soooo many tests and scans.

finally a GP is going to give me some medication for anxiety - I really hope it helps 😞

In bed is the worst for me

Keeping busy helps take my focus off it all.

im still not 100% convinced it’s anxiety alone though

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Celestial_Soul1 — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 06:57:37 GMT

Hi Meg_611

🙂

yep Ive only had mine for the past 3 months but have had them everyday as well, Ive had a history of them since I was about 20 but on and off and never lasting this long and everyday, Ive had the same things bloods, holter monitor, cardiologist, ecc, ecg, hospital and gp visits, artery scans the works as well and everything is fine however I have supraventricular ectopic beats but at that stage it was nothing to worry about because they went away. Ive been pretty fit and active for all of my adult life as well and the fittest Ive ever been at 40! Ive noticed mine seem to happen when I am tired and I go pale, Im off to get another round of heart checkups as it has been about 4 years since Ive had them, I also have anxiety but mostly managed........

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KassM — Sat, 16 Jul 2022 11:28:49 GMT

Hi Meg, best checking in to see how your palpitations are going and if the medication has helped?

I have very similar symptoms to everyone here as well. Had palpitations for about 12 months and there are the feelings of just a strong heartbeat.

I have done several tests as well on my heart and everything is ok.

Would be great to hear anyone's feedback here as well because I have had a bit of a lost as to what is really going on.

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andyjr — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 17:44:29 GMT

Sorry to hear that. I’ve had a constant thudding heart for 16 months 24 hours a day, never stops thudding. The level of thudding is proportional to the heart rate, so exercise is out the question just too scary and uncomfortable. I’ve had 4 ECGs, 2 echocardiograms, 3 doctors and 3 cardiologists look at me and they can’t find anything. Heart rhythm and blood pressure is perfect. Bloods tests fine. I’ve never been stressed or anxious but I think this thudding heart is starting to make me that way now. I’m desperate for answers will try anything to put it right, having a major impact on all aspects of my life.

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Meg_611 — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 13:49:51 GMT

Hi there, I haven’t logged in to this account for a long time. Turns out it was anxiety.. my symptoms were so so physical I was convinced something was wrong with my physically. I started some mild anti anxiety meds almost two years ago and within weeks my symptoms halved. It has truly changed my life. I read part of a book my dr Claire Weekes which was helpful. Basically I feel like I had a nervous breakdown.. in that my nervous system was so outta of whack and it needed some calming down which the meds have helped with. I hope you have found some answers too x

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KassM — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 11:45:08 GMT

Hi Andy

Any relief from your bounding pulse?