Beta blockers

[Whymelord]

Hi everyone, I know this question may not be for this forum but,I mentioned earlier that I've been having palpitations. I was sent to Hospital and had a really good examination and bloods taken.ive been advised that beta blockers may help as they believe my symptoms are from Anxiety attacks.I have long thought that I could be suffering from SAD.as these feelings have been happening around dark and winter time.im thinking of buying a light that can help with this condition and would like to know if anyone can advise me on a good and safe light to buy.also I have been reading up on types of Beta blockers and would like to know if any of them can exacerbate RLS.thankyou in anticipation of your help.

[SueJohnson]

Beta blockers should only be used short term for anxiety attacks and not long term. They do make RLS worse. There is one that may not do so - propranolol. You can google lights for SAD and you will find several sites for the best lights for SAD.

[Whymelord in reply to SueJohnson]

Thankyou SueJohnson, at least I will be going to my gp forearmed so I can ask for the right one,I will certainly Google the lights for SAD.

[Eryl]

Palpitations may be magnesium defficiency and SAD is probably lack of vitamin D through lack of sun. A SAD light will help as will supplementing Vidamin D.

[Whymelord in reply to Eryl]

Thankyou Eyrl for replying. Yes I do agree with you on both counts.i have even started taking vitamin D,am looking at a good SAD light,I'm reluctant to begin taking beta blockers or anxiety pills if I can help it.

[Eryl in reply to Whymelord]

I forgot to say that inflammation is often a cause of anxiety as well as other mental problems as described by Dr Chris Palmer in his book Brain Energy for Mental Health