Since last week I have been getting rapid heartbeat,its almost like being on a rollercoaster. Has anyone else experiencing the symptoms.

[jeevan05]

I thought maybe im now getting panic attacks, I was diagnosed with lupus this year in may, im 39 I think maybe need to pace myself,just not use to slowing down..its like iv got a flickering in my stomach whilst the hearts beating. I did see my gp on Monday,but that was to do with my circulation I didn't mention about my heart rate..lol felt a little embarassed as spend most of my time at the gp

[MaryF]

To be on the safe side you should get checked as it is not unusual to have thyroid problems with autoimmune disease such as Lupus and Hughes Syndrome.. and a fast heart beat if it is that rather than panic attack could be a sign of a fast thryoid..... 'graves disease' so at least try and rule it out. Mary F x

[daisyd]

Yes go to your Doctors today, it is important

Please let us know how you get on

[DonnyJM]

I had this and it turned out that I had Pericarditis which is an inflammation of the fluid sack around the heart. So best get it checked out.

Also get your Blood pressure checked as if you have a high BP and pulse rate then it needs investigation.

best of luck....

[jeevan05]

Thanx everyone I will go to see my go today, I do already have underactive thyroid, I needed that push I keep thinking nothings wrong, as what else ca happen..will go today..

[MaryF in reply to jeevan05]

And.. an underactive thyroid can become overactive - with autoiimmune disease, 'Hashimoto's' - (swinging between the two), and as per post above, I also had a fast heart beat with Pericarditis, so both good for investigation. Mary F x

[jeevan05]

Thanx Mary got appointment for tomm..will definatley get checked..i thought it may all be in my mind and im worked about having lupus, but U know when somwthings not right..

[Purpletop]

Lupus and rheumatoid arthritis sufferers tend to get these ectopic beats (it has been observed in research). Having said that, they are normal in many healthy people (I know that they don't feel very 'normal' but that's what cardiologists say).

If thyroid and pericarditis are being ruled out and you're sent to a cardiologist, he will check the health of your heart first but if that's ok, he's likely to tell you not to worry unless they become so obtrusive that they impact the quality of your life. To give you an example of impact - some people have these irregular or ectopic beats for days at a time and all they are given is perhaps propranolol to slow down the heart rate. They are seen as unpleasant rather than worrying.

I have them sometimes too - my longest period has been 10 minutes but I usually get few seconds worth. I raised it with the cardiologist who did a heart MRI and put me on a 7 day ECG - that's when he saw I have supraventricular ectopic beats (as they are called) but the MRI ruled out issues with the heart itself, which was good.

[Gillyg]

I have what I can only explain as fast heart rate well thats what it feels like, but it seems to come on hen ever I go to sleep I wake up feeling strange and a little sick. It continues all night or if I sleep in the day so sleep seems to trigger it. I haven't said anything to the doctor because it seems so random. My thyroid seems ok. Will check back to see what answer you get. Good luck. Xx

[jeevan05]

Mines only started last Friday,that's interesting yours only triggers whilst sleeping, I saw gp on Monday because of circulation issues..but didn't mention this I seem 2 get in add odd time

Like took my children to town today went to lay for something and it started whilst I was in the que, but for a short perioud only..thanx everyone for ur response.

[jeevan05]

thanks purpletop, you have given a lot of info, this has made me feel less worried.