~Susan~
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Post by ~Susan~ on Oct 1, 2015 22:14:31 GMT
For the past few months, I have been experiencing my heart fluttering. It happens at all different times and only for a few seconds. Then, it just quits.
A couple of weeks ago, it did it for about 30 seconds or more and I felt light headed and kind of freaked out and then it just stopped and I felt fine.
I just noticed it doing it again today. I'm starting to get worried about it.
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Post by scrapmaven on Oct 1, 2015 22:21:31 GMT
There are many things that would cause it, many benign, but if you're concerned maybe it's time to get a checkup and put your mind at ease.
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Post by lesley on Oct 1, 2015 22:22:20 GMT
Sorry, I thought you meant what makes me swoon with lust!  I'll leave the answer to your actual question to the medical Peas! |
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Post by Sassy Sabrina SWZ on Oct 1, 2015 22:23:52 GMT
Anxiety as well as some medications can cause this, and if so, there may not be any heart problem at all.
However, it could be atrial flutter, which is an abnormal heart rhythm (it's not as severe as atrial fibrillation). There are also other rhythm irregularities that could cause the same feeling. My DH has experienced atrial flutter twice in his life, many years ago (other symptoms were nausea, lightheadedness, and a very fast heartbeat), and he has been taking medication for it since then, with no other recurrences and no limitations on activities.
Your physician can perform an EKG or refer you to a cardiologist for further testing.
I hope you get it checked out soon. The fact that it's causing anxiety may just perpetuate the symptoms, even if it's not related to any heart problem.
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Post by mrsscrapdiva on Oct 1, 2015 22:23:59 GMT
I think it could be 1- anxiety or 2- a heart issue. My mom (71) had something similar to what you described but didn't say anything to anyone because she thought it was because she was stressed out. She went to the emergency clinic for something completely unrelated and they diagnosed her with A Fib. She is on medication for this now.
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Post by gar on Oct 1, 2015 22:41:42 GMT
Peri menopause.
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Post by wandawoman on Oct 1, 2015 22:48:09 GMT
Too much caffeine can also cause this.
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Post by peasapie on Oct 1, 2015 23:05:58 GMT
There are many reasons. In my case it is related to my thyroid.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 1, 2015 23:10:43 GMT
Mine started doing that about two years ago. I have developed an arrhythmia. Some are dangerous. In my case it is not but I do take a medication to control it because it feels weird and I don't like the feeling. Talk to your doctor about it. It is worth having appropriate testing done so you know if it is a health/life danger or not.
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Post by pierkiss on Oct 1, 2015 23:15:16 GMT
I'm waiting for my final results from my 48hr Holter monitor. But since I haven't heard back and it's been 2 weeks I think it's safe to assume mine is not caused by anything major. We're workjng on the supposition that mine is directly related to anxiety and a little bit to caffeine.
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Post by keithurbanlovinpea on Oct 2, 2015 1:10:31 GMT
There are many reasons. In my case it is related to my thyroid. Me too. |
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Post by GiantsFan on Oct 2, 2015 2:11:14 GMT
Sorry, I thought you meant what makes me swoon with lust! I'll leave the answer to your actual question to the medical Peas! I thought this, too. LOL! |
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Post by penny on Oct 2, 2015 2:55:30 GMT
Tom Hardy... Jamie Dornan... Hugh Jackman...
And what the others have said... An arrhythmia, which can be caused by a bunch of things... Mention it to your doc... Even if it's nothing serious, it's not a pleasant feeling and certainly adds unnecessary anxiety...
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Post by pjaye on Oct 2, 2015 3:23:18 GMT
For the past few months, I have been experiencing my heart fluttering. It happens at all different times and only for a few seconds. Then, it just quits. A couple of weeks ago, it did it for about 30 seconds or more and I felt light headed and kind of freaked out and then it just stopped and I felt fine. I just noticed it doing it again today. I'm starting to get worried about it. As others have mentioned, there are several reasons this could occur and some arrhythmia's are common and completely harmless, however if they occur more often than just once in a while, you should definitely see a doctor and have some tests to determine if it is a harmless arrhythmia or something that needs treatment. The red flag for me in your post is the mention of feeling light-headed, for this reason you should really make an appointment ASAP. One arrhythmia that is not harmless if atrial fibrillation which is often described as a 'flutter' type feeling and people can feel faint. The reason it is dangerous is because it can lead to blood staying in the atrium too long and forming small clots...then the clots are pumped through the body and cause a stroke. Untreated AF is one of the major causes of stroke. People who get AF need to be treated, usually anticoagulants (to stop clots forming) and medication to control the heart rhythm. This is something that needs to be checked out pretty quickly. You need to mention the associated light-headed feeling when you see your doctor as that's an important symptom.
If it's not AF and a harmless arrhythmia instead, then at least you have peace of mind when it happens again that it's been checked and is nothing to worry about.
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Post by mymindseyedpea on Oct 2, 2015 3:30:10 GMT
When I notice a cop has been driving behind me, it never fails.
When I was pregnant I got introduced to them.
Also since I'm into being "out there" I believe higher-dimensional energy shifts are causing them too presently...but that's just me.
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Post by scorpeao on Oct 2, 2015 4:50:55 GMT
I get them but I've never felt light headed or faint. I had one last for probably 30 seconds and it scared me, but only because I felt like I couldn't breathe normal. I've found that flossing brings it on...weird, huh?
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Post by Nicole in TX on Oct 2, 2015 10:31:21 GMT
Mine does with anxiety and low blood sugar.
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Post by lisacharlotte on Oct 2, 2015 12:00:20 GMT
I never had this until menopause. It doesn't come with any other symptoms other than the flutter. I hate that feeling.
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Post by scrappert on Oct 2, 2015 13:28:13 GMT
I also thought swoon with lust!
But, I got them when I was going through a stressful time. I actually went to ER for it. Thought I was having a heart attack.
I get them very rarely now, but sometimes during that time (I had a hysterectomy, but still have an ovary) so I think that is related to hormones.
I would definitely see a doctor, just to rule out anything more serious.
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~Susan~
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Post by ~Susan~ on Oct 2, 2015 14:16:26 GMT
Ok, ladies I am now convinced that I need to bring it up to my dr at my next visit. Thanks for giving me the kick in the pants  |
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Post by Zee on Oct 2, 2015 15:46:22 GMT
So many possible causes and as for what's going on, it may be harmless, but as pjaye said the lightheaded feeling is important to mention as that could be a sign that you had a run of Afib or SVT (supraventricular tachycardia, not always as scary as it sounds but can cause that lightheaded feeling when the heart rate speeds up so fast your body can't quite adjust and you feel faint, to put it in the simplest terms--and it can cause problems for some). A lone EKG probably won't catch it and it can't reveal any past episodes, but it can show some conditions. A more helpful diagnostic tool, besides bloodwork of course, is a Holter monitor, which you wear continuously for a set amount of time. It records all the electrical activity of the heart over that time period. Possibly an echocardiogram (fairly simple, like an ultrasound) might be wanted depending on the results of these other things. I'd get in to the doctor sooner rather than later, just for peace of mind.  |
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Post by oldcrow on Oct 2, 2015 16:06:13 GMT
Sorry, I thought you meant what makes me swoon with lust! I'll leave the answer to your actual question to the medical Peas! I'm another one who thought this. What does this say about us? |
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Post by twoboyzmom on Oct 2, 2015 23:11:25 GMT
I went through this. Diagnosed with pvc - premature ventricular contractions. Had a heart monitor for 24 hours to diagnose..also stress test and ekg. Now take Toprol to control. It is scary at first when u are unaware of what it is! Good luck to you!
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Post by mom2samlibby on Oct 4, 2015 4:17:16 GMT
B12 deficiency can cause that.
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Post by cookie on Oct 6, 2015 2:15:04 GMT
In my case I had A Fib. I got an ablation a year ago in May and haven't had an issue since. Lots of things can cause intermittent arrhythmia. Too much caffine, anxiety, thyroid issues, sleep apnea, coronary artery disease. It's best if you go get checked out by a cardiologist! you may have an Arrhythmia that needs medication or more.
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I'll leave the answer to your actual question to the medical Peas! 
Time to get off the internet!
