Heart Palpitations for 7 months straight!

[Meg_611]

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 !

[Sierra_Flatline]

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.

[Sierra_Flatline]

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.

[Meg_611]

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

[contrarymary]

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.

[Meg_611]

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

[Celestial_Soul1]

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........

[KassM]

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.

[andyjr]

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. 

[Meg_611]

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

[KassM]

Hi Andy

Any relief from your bounding pulse?