exercise with heart palpitations

[twilightgecko]

i get palpitations after i exercise.. not during.. and i've just read this is common.. but i can't find anything to say how long the palpitations should or do last.. for me, the palpitations can last a day or more.. and by that, i mean.. many skipped beats, several a minute..

when i rest, it calms down.. then any activity at all causes the flutters..

and i'm getting anxiety over it.. cuz i'm trying to figure this out..

would like to hear about how other people are active with this.. are you fearful to exercise? and mostly, how long before you go back to normal?

i really don't like being sedentary..

[Agora1]

twilightgecko, anytime you start exercise, you should get an okay from your

doctor first. (especially because of the run of flutters and skipped beats)

Hydration is very important after exercising. The fact that your arrhythmia

lasts for a day or so, needs to be checked out before continuing with exercise.

I'd be the first to agree that being sedentary is not good but you do want to

be safe when exerting yourself. First things first. xx

[twilightgecko in reply to Agora1]

i always exercise in spurts, but i know you are right.. with the palpitations getting worse, i think i will lay low for a bit and wait till i see the doctor.. i know there is another stress test in my future..

and i drink water, but probably should add some electrolytes..

thanks for your reply..

[Dolphin14]

I agree with Agora1.

Check with your md. Also be sure you are well hydrated after exercise.

[twilightgecko in reply to Dolphin14]

thanks.. i am going to do just that..

[twilightgecko]

i am in the middle of another bad episode.. fine for 2 days, i didn't do much.. today i vacuumed my house.. i did get a little sweaty.. i guess it falls under physical activity. but 4 hours later, my heart is skipping profusely.. no pain, no shortness of breath, no light headed ness.. just my heart skipping randomly, 7-10 times a minute..

[Agora1 in reply to twilightgecko]

Vacuuming is a very physical chore. However, it should not be a challenge

for you every time you exert yourself. Please start off the new year by

getting a physical. Wishing you well xx

[twilightgecko in reply to Agora1]

thank you.. i see my GP in 6 days.. and no more vacuuming for a bit.. my heart is still skipping today, not hard.. but i can feel that flutter in my throat..