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Palpitations, should I worry??

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TheFunDog · 20/01/2026 22:41

Been having palpitations for past couple weeks... had them during menopause on and off but not for past few years.... bloods ok, awaiting ecg.
Should I be worried??

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QwestSprout · 20/01/2026 22:48

I can't help but feel this is a bit of a dangerous question. For some people like me who have complex medical issues, palpitations are a sort of weekly annoyance and part of life. They can even be a normal part of peri menopause/menopause for some people.

But for someone else they could be a sign of something more dangerous, and I would hate for you to dismiss them based on the anecdotes of other people. My health or someone else's iron levels have no bearing on you and why you're getting them.

CarrierbagsAndPJs · 20/01/2026 22:43

Check your ferritin levels. ignore the doctors saying bloods are ok if you are a woman. They have very low expectations.