Racing heartbeat

[Hungrypuffin]

I’m 36, fit and healthy, but have noticed recently I’m having episodes of rapid heartbeats when I’m not doing anything. I’m sitting here now and can feel my heart thudding away - have counted beats and it’s about 104 per minute. No physical cause I can think of (don’t smoke, do exercise, healthy weight). I am generally an anxious person so I’m sure it could be linked to that, but I’m not feeling particularly worried today and it’s banging away. I’m noticing it quite frequently. I did have an echocardiogram two years ago due to chest pains (I’m sure they were probably anxiety related) and everything was normal. Should I see the GP? Any idea of possible treatment?

I am going through the same but mine is about 160/70 and im v.v.v heavily pregnant. Prepregnancy it was about 55bpm.

I went dr thinking theyd dismiss me but was sent for am ecg, echocardiogram and a 48hr monitor where I have to keep a diary of triggers.

Worth seeing the dr. As I am sure they would take it seriously. It maybe anixity but always good to get checked right

Could you be anaemic? Have you had any alcohol/caffeine? Could you have (or be getting over) a virus? Do you drink enough water? I find mine is fast and a bit erratic when I'm dehydrated.

Hiphop, I doubt I’m anemic (I eat red meat and give blood reasonably regularly and have never been then). I have had two coffees today though. Should I cut out caffeine before going to the gp?

Ok, I'm absolutely not a medical professional and would suggest seeing your GP if you're concerned. But I'd personally avoid caffeine and make sure you're drinking enough water/fluids initially as that can only help.

make appointment with GP today, OP. Sure, cut down on the coffees but I really doubt 2 coffees a day is causing that (not an expert).

Any chance you have an infection?

I used to have palpitations - doc told me to cut out caffeine and the heart has been perfect ever since. Even two coffees can be a problem if you're sensitive to it.

I don’t think I have an infection or virus. It’s calmed down now to 85 beats, still a bit fast but less so than before. I will phone the GP though.

I would pop to see the GP - they will probably do an ECG.

My first thought was anaemia - my heart rate can be as high as 140 at my worst and I get the racing too. Even if you have an iron-rich diet there are other factors that can cause it. Just ask for a blood test to check your iron, B12 and thyroid maybe?

There's an app you can get that checks your heart rate too. Sometimes I think mine is racing but when I check it's ok.

I'm sure it's fine - it could well be anxiety but it's easy to be fobbed off by that so a few checks won't hurt :)