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Palpitations and feeling like I cannot take a deep breath. What’s causing this?

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nancysblush · 17/05/2021 19:10

This has been happening to me off and on since last summer. I can really feel my heart beating in my chest and feel slightly short of breath - like I need to take a deep breath in but can’t. This can go on for a few hours. I can still carry on as normal but it’s quite annoying.
I’m 48 and otherwise perfectly fine and quite fit.
I assume if it was anything too serious I’d be dead/ill by now as I’ve been having this for 10 months or more now.

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SomewhereInAnotherLife · 17/05/2021 19:13

I think you really need to consult a medical professional. Sorry, I know that’s a really annoying response and not what you’re looking for but I would really err on the side of caution with anything cardiac related. Does your GP practice use Livi? You can usually see a GP virtually the same day.

WrongKindOfFace · 17/05/2021 19:18

Anxiety? Low iron? Lots of things but you definitely need to speak to a GP.

happytoday73 · 17/05/2021 19:20

Could be nothing, could be significant.. Might be easy to fix.... So why not just contact your GP?

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Underbox · 17/05/2021 19:20

Sounds like anxiety but you should consult a professional.

SaturdayRocks · 17/05/2021 19:20

It could be anything from asthma to anxiety to something heart-related, to something else altogether. None of us know, so you need to speak with your GP.

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nancysblush · 17/05/2021 20:32

I will speak to my GP. I’ve been trying to ignore it for months but probably do need to get to the bottom of it. Thanks for the replies.

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LapinR0se · 17/05/2021 20:35

Definitely get checked out, even just for peace of mind.

Shimmyshimmycocobop · 17/05/2021 20:37

Could be menopause or perimenopause which can cause palpitations and anxiety.

Idontknowanymore05 · 17/05/2021 20:40

Go to the GP who can refer you for an ECG. X

faithinnature1 · 17/05/2021 20:41

Have you had covid-19? Sounds similar to long covid symptoms, that can happen even after mild or asymptomatic infection

randomkey123 · 17/05/2021 20:49

I had the same OP a couple of years ago..... I'm 50 now.

There wasn't any cause, and they just thought it could be as a result of hormonal changes but I had a wide ranging variety of tests to confirm it.

See your GP.

BlueAgean · 17/05/2021 20:52

Is it after exertion?

Toobuktim · 17/05/2021 20:52

I second @Shimmyshimmycocobop
and would ask the doctor to take it into consideration when investigating.

Gobbldegook · 17/05/2021 20:53

I had this and turns out I’ve got a hyperactive thyroid

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