heart palpitations

Yes it can, EK.  Heart palpitations are a very common symptom that start in perimenopause or beyond and seem to be related to changes in our estrogen levels.  As long as they are not associated with pain, do not make you short of breath, and don't cause any sensations that radiate elsewhere in your body like down your arm/to your jaw/to your back, they are probably a variation of normal that comes with menopause.  Especially since you had the cardiac work-up, I'd be reassured.

Hope this is helpful,

Sandy

Hi -

It could also be a magnesium deficiency.  I had heart palpitations - wore the Holter Monitor - had an echocardiogram, blah, blah, blah - all negative.

I looked up vitamins and minerals and the symptoms of deficiency....yep, not enough magnesium in your system can also cause palpitations! Since I have been taking it for the past few years I only get the heart palps when I have slacked off taking my calcium and magnesium. I am FAST reminded and start taking them again, and the palps go away.

Now this is just *my* experience mind you....and only a suggestion for something you might want to look into.

Make sure to research magnesium first, and to take calcium and vitamin D with it (they all work together in the body) if you do decide to start taking it.

Best Wishes, and I sympathize!

Cara

I have been experiencing the same thing.  I had the holter monitor which showed hundreds of pvc's which are suppose to be harmless but are very unconfortable.  The pcp gave me a beta blocker, propranolol, which I am hesitant to take given the side effects I have read about.  I also have read about magnesium, particularly magnesium glycinate, as being helpful in some cases so I am going to try this.  I am curious about which calcium/ mag/D formula one of the other respondents mentioned, Cara.  If she sees this, please indicate.

Judy