Heart Palpitations Lasting 5 hours
Briefly: 47 yrs old; high blood pressure for 20 years (treated); occasional high cholesteral; "normal" heart murmur; no thyroid disorder; depression; panic disorder; father had 1st heart attack age 49; father died from 3rd heart attack age 63; currently taking Claritin-D; pseudocholinesterase deficiency; experienced worst headache of my life a few weeks ago that was combined with nausea, dizziness, cold and hot sweats; and tingling in arms, legs, and scalp (no light sensitivity, though); c-scan normal; blood work normal; tons of stress; inability to concentrate; loss of appetite; previous palpitations (several episodes/yr); hands, feet, nose always cold.
Two days in a row now, after taking my dog for a walk and returning to a resting condition, I've experienced palpitations. Yesterday they lasted 5 hours and kept me from sleeping. Today it's been 30 min. so far. I feel fine otherwise.
I do not want to waste my time or anyone else's at the ER over something that isn't serious. Thoughts?
Hello Deb. Thanks for your question. My suggestion is you speak to your current doctor if you feel you are not able to go the the ER. Call the nurses line and talk to someone in the office who can realy your symptoms to a trained medical professional. It may not be serious. But your doctor may want you evealuated to be certain.
In the meantime, you can read about Understanding Heart Conditions and well as use our Check a Symptom service.
All the best, sue
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