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Q: Palpations and skipped beats

Im a 26 year female who has been for the past 3 years suffering from palpations and skipping beats! I have been in and out of doctors offices and ERs for 3 years and have been told there is nothing to worry about. "Im young and im fine". However These have been very bothersome and very scary. Sure doesnt feel like im "ok". I wore a heart monitor for about a week and was able record what is called a tachycardia and was rushed to the Er. My cardiologist put me on a medication that slows down the heart rate a bit. It worked for a little bit but still continued to get these paps and skipping heart beats. My doctor was hoping it would go away after a few months and perhaps it was caused by anxiety. I know for a fact its not anxiety because they happen when im happy or resting. I do admit that they give a lot of axciety after they keep happening. And they are happening every day. i have no rest from them :( Ive had many ekgs done, echos, stress test and MRI nothing showed that was dangerous or abnormal. Everything's come out ok BUT these seem to be getting worse and worse and to the point where i cant work out or do yoga anymore or walk up a flight of stairs with out feeling uncomfortable with these sensations. I am on another medication that is a anti-arrhythmia drug but its still not working. Its consumed my life. Ive done almost every test imaginable. My hormone levels are fine. thyroids have been checked, levels of potassium and magnesium have been checked. Everything seems pretty normal. Does anyone have the same symptoms? any suggestions?

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1/18/12 6:34pm

Hi BreeNallah,

 

Here's a link to some information on heart palpitations:


What Triggers Heart Palpitations?

 

I encourage you to continue working with your physician to investigate the cause of your symptoms and appropriate treatment.

 

All the best,

Lisa Nelson RD

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By BreeNallah— Last Modified: 01/18/12, First Published: 01/16/12