Candlegirl1961

[Candlegirl1961]

Hi I've been having palpitations and rapid heart rate on waking up for 3 months now. I'm sure it's down to medication but GP not convinced. I have had Anxiety but it happens without Anxiety too. I've had numerous ecgs chest x-ray and I'm currently waiting for 48 hour ECG I just wish I knew what was going on.

[Aztec632]

I have experienced the same. What medications do you take and how long have you been on them?

[Candlegirl1961 in reply to Aztec632]

Hi, i take Atorvastatin 20mg daily which I'm reducing soon and Amlodipine 5mg daily since October 23

[Aztec632 in reply to Candlegirl1961]

So you didn't experience any palps or fast heart rate before starting meds?

[Candlegirl1961 in reply to Aztec632]

No none at all but I was wound up because they said I had high cholesterol and high blood pressure it made me anxious so now they blame everything on that. My cholesterol is now good hence why it's getting reduced and blood pressure fine but still getting symptoms so now waiting for 48 hour ECG I'm having to wait 7 weeks for that so 2 to go then if I need scan another 8 weeks

[Aztec632 in reply to Candlegirl1961]

Well it's good that you are having all the appropriate checks and so far all good. I know only too well about the anxiety label! Once on your medical record it seems to be the 'go to' answer from the GP's. How fast is your heart rate in the morning and how long does it take for it to settle back down?

Have you been offered a beta blocker?

[Candlegirl1961 in reply to Aztec632]

I've had a beta blocker and I didn't like them. My heart rate can be around 120 but settles in around a few minutes. It usually is when I first wake up. Yeah anxiety sucks, it consumes you to the point of ridiculous but that's pretty much settled now. Thanks for responding to me, I appreciate it.

[Aztec632 in reply to Candlegirl1961]

It's good that it settles quickly. It would be interesting to know how you get on with further testing if you dont mind posting updates..

I wish you all the best

[Candlegirl1961 in reply to Aztec632]

I will let you know for sure. Thank you so much

[cazada]

hi lovely, I have been like this for over 15 months. Had numerous check ups state it is ectopic heart beat. Mainly happens at night, can only sleep in one position on back. Heartbeat is felt thumping through my body..,, they don’t know what it is and it is so scary and depressing ,,, hope you get some answers xxx

[Candlegirl1961 in reply to cazada]

Hi I'm so sorry you've endured this for so long. I hope I get some answers too. At least a reason for it helps your mind, not knowing is worrying and makes you over think every scenario it could be which gets you down so I understand how hard it is. Keep trying, you may get an answer eventually. Take care and let me know if you do.