Heart palpations

[Readmeastory]

Heart palpitations I’ve been getting them a lot I’m 66 suffer from pain from ibs c and slow track bowel . Anyway when it pain gets bad. I have heart palpitations and some times have to sit down or hold on to something else I will fall . Plus I get cramp in my feet when I’m trying to pass bm . Which doesn’t come . But can’t see doctor as he is closed till Wednesday . Just such a weird feeling . It makes me breathless as well .

[winfong]

Believe it or not, palpitations are usually not a big deal. I know - they certainly don't feel like that, right? I've had them before, over a number of years and for a variety of different conditions. Right now, I'm seeing a cardiologist regularly, and palpitations are never a big deal for him. See a cardiologist of your own if you want to make sure it's nothing serious or if you need reinsurance.

[Readmeastory in reply to winfong]

Thanks for the reply . I’ve been seen and monitored my heart 2years ago and been told heart palpitations and missed beat . But cardiologist wasn’t to concerned . Had follow up last year and same .just need Ed reassurance

[randy1963]

If you have no history of anxiety or similar... you need to rule out A-fib or other similar threats to people your age. You need an interventional cardiologist. If you have a history of panic attacks, etc. I think it is equally likely that is the issue. I'm not a doctor--you need one--and you need your blood pressure to be well under 140/90 at rest, at home, measured by you. If it isn't, consider this book: How Not to Die by Doctor Michael Greger. No politics, just facts.

[Readmeastory in reply to randy1963]

I take the odd panic attack but usually it’s because of something major happening in my life . But sometimes I blame the pain for my palpations . . And I get anxious when my bowelplays up but I don’t take anything for it unless it’s really bad . I take 2mls dimazipan but got the box of 28 in February and still got 20 left so not on them regular . Happy new year and I hope it’s a good one 😊