Peri meno - Palpitations

[HAhel]

can everyone who gets palpitations let me know how yours are and how often.
since around June I’ve been getting palpitations been doctors had my heart checked bloods 24 hour heart monitor everything was ok but they are driving my mad & increasing my anxiety. What does yours feel like how often do you get them & how do you cope?

I used to get them around my perimenopause. They can be quite frightening even when you know they’re benign. The anxiety then triggers more palpitations! I also noticed them more when tired. Someone suggested I should think of them like the heart sneezing - I found this reassuring enough to help with the anxiety.

They went away completely once I was through the other side of the menopause

They feel horrible, I sympathise. HRT helps if you can take it. Cutting down on booze and junk food made a big difference to my palpitations as well.

Ive gone past the palpitations stage now, so trying to remember, how frequently i had them and how long each episode lasted but I do distinctly remember how disconcerting it was and tbh worrying.
I didnt realise it was linked to menopause initially but have since found out its not an uncommon symptom.
From memory mine came in fits and starts so Id have several occurances over a few days then wouldn't have anymore for a month then repeat.
Each palpitation lasted a few minutes then it would gp away then sometimes start again. I tried to distract myself , try box breathing , avoid caffeine especially in evening.
Its good youve been to GP to rule out anything else. If you are still worried then do go back.
Have you tried HRT ? That will probably help.

Yes thank you I might go back doctors

i know it sounds daft but cough when you get one and see if phlegm comes up? and if it helps stop them?
report back

Yep mine started about 47, every evening after dinner. Stopped as soon as I started hrt.

Mine got less frequent once on HRT, occasional ones but only been on HRT for a month

Ok I’ll give it a go next time won’t be long until I report back as I’m getting them often lol