It is REALLY scary when it happens! I used to get the odd one when I drank too much caffeine, however I went through a period of about 2 months where I had them all the time. I'd lie in bed and it would feel really strange, but it only lasted a  few minutes. However it escalated until one day they didn't go away after an hour or so, I went to the local clinic ( nearest hospital is nearly 300km away) and they couldn't find anything and sent me on my way. They still hadn't stopped a couple of hours lated and I was feeling quite light headed and a bit nauseous so I went back They did a portable ECG and the nurse freaked out. ( THAT REALLY sent my heart rate through the roof!) He called in another nurse and spoke to the DMO at the hospital, gave me a shot of something and then they drove me in the ambulance to the Hospital ( 300km away) I had all sorts of tests ( and wouldn't you know it, they never happened again while I was in hospital for the next few days!) I was referred to a Specialist and continued to have more tests over the next few months - I had to wear a halter monitor a few times and did a stress test. They assure me there is nothing wrong, just "one of those things"

My advice would be to ask for a referral to a specialist, make sure you get thoroughly checked out and this will help put your mind at ease. Just insist to your doctor that you want a referal. Better to be safe than sorry! I am pleased to say that I have never had an episode like that again, however if I am tired and stressed, I do still get brief palpitations.

 

Hi there

Yeah, me too

Mine don't continue tho, just a few harder thumps and then its all ok. Scares the S#^t outta me tho and makes me think Im gonna drop dead then and there!

I have palpitations every so often and they make me take a step back.  I believe mine are from my condition, Fibrimyalgia.  It caused me to have a heart murmer too.  I know that when it happens, I get like this adrenaline feeling rush, and my heart feels like it is beating out of my chest.  My dr said that my heart is great, I even had an ultrasound several years ago.   I would just watch for any new symptoms and tell the dr right away. 

Sorry I made a mistake lol it's called SVT. It means supraventricular tachycardia. It's pretty much just your heartrate taking off really fast without any warning. Beta blockers are a medication that affects yournerve impulses to reduce your heartrate. I generally do have to go to the doctors everytime it happens because I can't get it to stop. It hasn't affected my ability to have children but while I am pregnant it does get worse. Apparently when it happens while pregnant it reduces the amount of oxygen going to the baby so it's something to be careful about. Once again sorry for my earlier mistake.

Hi Natz.  I am a nurse, a cardiac nurse, and would suggest keeping an eye on the palpitations.  I don't want to say too much and scare you or make you think they are something they aren't but also don't want to not tell you.  Know what I mean?

I would just say to you to monitor the frequency and duration and if you think they are changing and happening more often and for longer, talk to your doctor.  Persist with your doctor.

If you want more information, minti mail me and I will be happy to talk to you about things.

All the best.
Angela

Hey there you are definitely not alone......I have these plus chest pain when under stress.I sympathize with you cause it is very scary.Try meditation if you can find the time,chamomile tea is also good for calming.Take care regards Crystal

i think it is stress because i have had that alot lately, it makes me feel nausious and i loose my appetite, i'm fine now but when i'm under pressure and alot is going on i get the heart pulpitations that go on for ages, sometimes i will go to bed and they are continuing and i cannot get to sleep for ages, i also get them if i drink two coffies in a row, surprise surprise