Ectopics and fluttters when lying down

[Michelle122610]

Hi guys ,

Everytime I try to rest within a couple of minutes my heart starts to miss beats and flutter . This can go on for most nights I’m so exhausted and down about it. If I get woken in the night by my babies if so hard to comfort them with my heart flipping around . Please does anyone else suffer like this ? What helps ? Any advice truly grateful?

[jameshobby]

Michelle,

Sorry to hear that, I have a similar problem. It genuinely is probably nothing to worry about, ectopic beats are irritating, worrying but harmless. Get yourself checked out for some reassurance and maybe consider some pills to calm it down. Beta blockers help, I am taking Flecainide and that’s quite a strong drug but really good. Don’t panic I have had this on and off for nearly forty years now and am still here. Life is for living, find out what’s going on, get a treatment and move on. Good luck and all the

best,

James

[Michelle122610 in reply to jameshobby]

Hi James ,

Thank you for your kind reply , sorry to hear you suffer too . It’s reassuring hearing other people’s stories. I’m currently waiting on some results. My GP has started me on flecainide hope it works for me .

All the best .

[IanMK]

James gives good advice. Don't panic and try to de-stress as best you can - difficult with babies I know. I find that concentrating on breathing slowly and deeply helps.

[Michelle122610 in reply to IanMK]

Thank you for your reply Ian , I’ll try that .

I really wish u could relax and watch a film without this horrible heart flutters and ectopics .