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AIBU?

To think I don't need to go to A & E ?

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DreamCloud99 · 24/08/2016 21:13

DH thinks I need to go to the emergency room .

I think my symptoms don't warrant a trip to a & e , plus I can't be arsed to sit and wait for hours on end .

I've been having heart palpitations pretty much constantly for two days. It settles but then starts up again when I move about or stand / walk .

My heart rate when measured periodically has been anywhere between 90 to 125 bpm at rest or when standing / walking .

I only had a few hours sleep last night as the constant palpitations kept me awake and I also felt dizzy lying down .

I feel slightly unwell because of the regular shortness of breath and heart Palps but not actually poorly if that makes sense .

Knowing me , I'll rock up at a & e and I'll be totally fine Hmm

Who is right ?

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Dilligaf81 · 24/08/2016 21:15

He is right. To be blunt better to have a wasted few hours at a&e than not wake up in the morning.

MsKite · 24/08/2016 21:15

It does sound quite worrying and you definitely need further investigation. I'm not sure if it's an emergency though Confused

peneleope82 · 24/08/2016 21:15

Anything heart/shortness of breath related and I would probably go to A&E to be honest. But I am at the 'worrier' end of the scale! At the very least would go to GP in the morning

pinotnoirismyjam · 24/08/2016 21:15

Call 111 and let them decide!

Dilligaf81 · 24/08/2016 21:15

Shortness of breath and heart palpitations are definitely an emergency.

PigPigTrotters · 24/08/2016 21:16

I would want to get this checked out, and I'm pretty sure if you rang 111 they'd want you to go to A&E.

WhooooAmI24601 · 24/08/2016 21:16

Go to A&E, please.

I'm a big fan of the home-care stuff that means you don't waste valuable A&E time; the DCs don't get whisked there for every bump and scrape like friends DCs. But this is not run of the mill stuff; go and get checked over, please.

eightbluebirds · 24/08/2016 21:17

If palpitations are unusual for you then I'd be making arrangements to see a medical professional sooner rather than later. Nobody here can assure you that your heart palpitations are harmless. They can be innocent or they can be a symptom of something more serious. Hope you're ok op

AnneGables · 24/08/2016 21:18

You really need to go and get checked out. Sorry your dh is right.

FadedRed · 24/08/2016 21:18

Nurse here-please go to A&E.

DreamCloud99 · 24/08/2016 21:19

I do have ME and heart Palps can be part of this but it's never been this bad .

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MsKite · 24/08/2016 21:19

The thing is you can't know whether it's an emergency unless you get it checked out. And if it is an emergency it's likely to be serious. You should go to a & e. What you'll you say if it was your Dh?

CurbsideProphet · 24/08/2016 21:20

At the least I would ring out of hours for advice.

gingerboy1912 · 24/08/2016 21:21

Yep go to a&e. Anything to do with chest/heart you need to get it checked.

PointlessUsername · 24/08/2016 21:21

If it was me I'd be getting myself checked out. Hope you're feeling better soon 💐

Sassypants82 · 24/08/2016 21:22

Sounds like you've got A-fib. Worst case scenario it can lead to a stroke. You need to be checked out. I'd go if I were you.

Godstopper · 24/08/2016 21:23

Though palpitations are a variation of a normal heartbeat, it's not normal for many to occur out of the blue. That, coupled with a relatively high heart rate, does indeed warrant a trip to A & E.

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AtSea1979 · 24/08/2016 21:24

What is your heart rate when you have palpitations?

takemetomars · 24/08/2016 21:25

cardiac trained nurse here - go to ED please

PacificDogwod · 24/08/2016 21:26

Go to A+E.

You are better trying to capture whatever is going on by having an ECG done when you are actually having symptoms.
And, btw, you will NOT be waiting 'hours' when you rock up with what could be serious cardiac problems.

PotteringAlong · 24/08/2016 21:27

He is. This is definitely at the emergency end of the scale. Please go to hospital.

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Heathen4Hire · 24/08/2016 21:27

I have A-Fib. You need to go to A&E to get checked over and given meds. You will sleep much better tomorrow, I promise you. I lead a normal life with A-fib, just got to exercise more, eat less junk and salt. You have the symptoms.

DreamCloud99 · 24/08/2016 21:28

Varies between 90 to 125 when having Palps .

I'm resting now but it's 98 .

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lolalament · 24/08/2016 21:29

If you phone 111 for any chest pain or palpitations, they will automatically send you an ambulance.

So either do that, or get someone to drive you there.

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