Palpitations

[Jellios]

I can have hundreds of palpitations a day. Sertraline helps. I’ve had all of the heart tests including angiogram. Does anybody else have this as a symptom of anxiety??

[Agora1]

Unfortunately Jellios, palps are one of the most common symptoms of anxiety.The fact that you have had tests done should prove it's not a heart issue.

Our bodies are in an over sensitized state with anxiety, making it more susceptible

for irregular heart beats to break through.

Making sure you are well hydrated can help immensely. Also finding some quiet time

during the day to call you own will help calm down the adrenaline. Of course, medication

can always be prescribed by your doctor which in itself will make you feel better.

Once you no longer feel the palpitations, your anxiety will automatically relent. xx

[HarleyGurl in reply to Agora1]

What if your doctor won’t prescribe any medication for anxiety?

[Agora1 in reply to HarleyGurl]

Hi HarleyGurl, some doctors may prescribe BetaBlockers to reducethe adrenaline surge and get the h/r to slow down.

However...this can be done with w/o medications as well.

Dr. Sanjay Gupta from York Cardiology suggests using proper breathing

exercise to lower the irregular beats . When done properly as well as

daily, it can lower the rush of adrenaline as well as lowering the fight or flight

hormone. It was tested on many people of different ages and found to have

good results.

My theory on this when I use to get palps was making sure I was well hydrated

during the day. Hydration allows the heart to pump properly and smoothly avoiding

the ectopic beats (which are normal) If you are seeing a therapist for your health

anxiety, they may be able to help you with other suggestions.

I wish you well. xx

[HarleyGurl in reply to Agora1]

Thank you for your feedback. Unfortunately, I am exhausted from being put through the ringer. I am an avid water drinker, so dehydration is not an issue. I eat healthy and exercise as much as my physical disabilities allow. I have tried just about everything as I stated in my original post. I also have Major Depressive Disorder and 24/7 nerve pain, chronic insomnia..

Bottom line:

I want to find a doctor or psychiatrist that will prescribe me lorazepam (1mg/2-3x daily). Which is not an outrageous dose. It’s the dose that I do best on. It’s the only medication that truly keeps my anxiety at bay. We know our bodies! Tired of being a Guinea Pig to my PCP and other therapists having me try many different medications. If there is anyone out there who can help me, please message me privately.

[Agora1 in reply to HarleyGurl]

HarleyGurl, I hear the frustration and weariness in your words. I've been theremyself in feeling like we are going in circles on a dead end street. If your doctor/therapist won't prescribe the medication you want or need, then you may

have to search for one who does.

It's very difficult to find someone who will use benzos as a reliever of palps.

Don't give up on yourself. Living with palpitations is a very weary existence.

We can only go by our own experiences with anxiety. Since we are all different

we react differently to meds.

I hope you find someone, maybe even the cardiologist who can quiet down the

h/r. Keep us updated on your progress. xx

[HarleyGurl in reply to Agora1]

Not many palps. GAD overall.

[Gillyflower18]

I totally agree with Agora. It really helps to stay hydrated. When under stress one can forget to drink enough water and dehydration can make them much worse.

[Jellios]

Thank you both. I’ll try that. Weirdly, the palps can be triggered by eating and drinking.

[Arymretep in reply to Jellios]

Do you suffer with your stomach, as a hiatus hernia can mimic heart problems and cause palpitations , i find when I’m on stomach meds they aren’t so frequent, I also take beta blockers

[Jellios in reply to Arymretep]

I did think that but it doesn’t stop them when I anti acid tablets. Nothing seems to get rid of them.

[MFM008]

since June of 2020. dozens a day, with the help of Luvox I got then to under 2 dozen a day, I still have an iron deficiency which doesnt help any. Ive had them since 1982. They just got real bad in 2020.

[Jellios in reply to MFM008]

Oh no. I k ow how you must feel. It’s awful. What do you put yours down to? Do you suffer with anxiety? Overweight? Drink too much alcohol?

[MFM008]

actually ive had anxiety of some type since age 7. I believe its genetic and its part of a whole bi-polar thing. In my life ive been just about every weight there is and it made no difference.Im 63.

[Hope4me1 in reply to MFM008]

Myself as well. I’ve had anxiety issues since a very young age and have had heart palpitations since a teen. Some that set the heart to fast rhythm on occasions. That’s scary. It’s only happened infrequently and I have a cardiologist who tests my heart regularly. So far nothing that is concerning. My heart is strong and healthy. I exercise and eat a healthy diet and make sure to drink lots of water. I’m also 63.

[Jellios in reply to Hope4me1]

So I guess I’ll have to learn to live with them. Could be worse I suppose.

[Jellios]

I do feel for you. Particularly as you’ve had them all your life. From your experience do you think it’s driven by a mental or physical issue.

[Thissucks37]

I find taking magnesium and potassium helps. Low potassium caused palpitations.

[Jellios in reply to Thissucks37]

Thank you. I’ll look into this.

[Isinatra in reply to Jellios]

Yes, too high or too low potassium can cause heart palpitations as with agnesium.. But regular labs can catch that. For years I used light salt which is potassium chloride. I don’t use it anymore and I watch my potassium intake. But I get labs every three months. They catch it when my potassium is too low, too. Under extreme stress,the crazy palps show up anyway. If you drink excess water, it can rid the body of potassium, too. I alternate with water that contains electrolytes (potassium).

[Pte82]

Jellios, research thiamine and magnesium for your anxiety and thiamine and magnesium for your palpitations. Be aware of factors that reduce thiamine. Also be aware of causes for magnesium loss. Always consult your health care professional before using any supplement.

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krispin.com/magnes.html

[Jellios in reply to Pte82]

I will do thank you. I’ll let you know how it goes.

[Pte82 in reply to Jellios]

Jellios, good. Here is some information to help you. There are fat soluble forms of thiamine offering higher absorption through the blood brain barrier to check out such as TTFD and Sulbutiamine . I mentioned magnesium because it's needed to activate thiamine. Activated thiamine in turn is needed to activate B6. The B vitamins work better together. This first link contains useful overview thiamine information. The second offers thiamine info in addition to others that may be of interest.

everywomanover29.com/blog/f...

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