Increased Palpitations

[HarperLee]

I had Viral Meningitis last March and is currently back to work. However, since I had the infection, I kept having issues with anxiety and would sometimes choose not to sleep anymore because I am scared I might pass out and not come back anymore My heart can't seem to pump that hard and my breathing is abnormally short even if I just stay in one place. I currently have the Holter Monitor in my chest and will be back tomorrow at the hospital.

Is this something normal or will this be another worry in my bucket after getting Meningitis?

[Maisie23]

I had VM 4 years ago , following which I developed palpitations, faintness, extreme fatigue, amongst other symptoms.

I put it down to my VM recovery, however, i then got acute thyroiditis and symptoms became much worse.

After many GP visits, and investigations, I now have a pacemaker. The cardiologists believe that the severity of 2 serious systemic illnesses caused damage to my heart.

Since having the pacemaker fitted, feel much better.

I did wonder if anyone else developed heart problems following VM.

Try not to worry too much, this will only make palpitations worse. See what the Holter has recorded. Hope they will reassure you.

[Rowi]

After the VM, I had heart palpitations and extreme insomnia. My head would pound horribly when I laid down (pulsatile tinnitus) and I was also afraid I wouldn't last the night. It's really important you find something that will help you sleep so that you can heal. My sleep improved by 25% after taking magnesium and another 50% after one visit to the chiropractor. (I did keep going after that.) The other 25% took quite a while to resolve and I still sometimes struggle. If you decide to go the magnesium route, some of the best kinds are magnesium glycinate or magnesium citrate. Certain types don't agree with everyone, so you may have to experiment--so don't get a big bottle.