They are so frightening, I know how you feel, I have had them on and off for about 4 years now. Ive had all the tests and everything is ok. The good thing is that they are not serious. You should have been sent for tests though. I take magnesium for mine, the consultant told me to try it. It really works, you have to take it for a while before it takes effect though.

Do you know about not having caffeine, or smoking, also spicy food isnt good either. I find the exercise helps me alot. It strengthens your heart.Of course getting stressed about it makes it worse. Oh, and dont sleep on your left side!

Just remember that its not dangerous.

You'll probably feel much better when you know that your body
is ok. Even then it can take some getting used to. Try to get everything
checked out, that way you won't have to worry as much.

Got an appt to see my DR. He found a Heart Murmur. I go back this Fri for the works - Blood Count, Renal and Liver Function, full bloods and TSH (thyroid) test. He also sent me home with a Portable ECG Monitor. Fingers crossed it all goes well. I don't want any more pills. I take Enalapril 10mg, a diuretic and low dose aspirin for HBP. I slept well last night I was exhausted.

bonnytiz, I have never smoked and normally only have a mug of coffee at weekends. I stay away from spicy food as I have IBS. I need to exercise. I normally sleep on my right side. I may ask my DR about the magnesium, I have read articles about this helping. Thanks for replying.

ChrisS333, I will feel better once I have had all the tests and know what is going on. My DR will send me for further tests at the hospital if he feels that this needed. Thanks for replying.

Sorry about the heart murmour I hope everything goes well on Friday. Let us know how it goes. Thinking of you. xxx

The ECG event monitor is all over the place with so many various readings. I am trying not to stress.

Have a good day everyone.

I am having some breakfast and I am off to the DR's office in an hour to have my blood test done. I slept well last night. I just try not to worry about these skipped or added heart beats.

Have a great day everyone.

Just got back from my DR's off. The Nurse noted that the DR wanted me to have an ECG not have the portable ECG monitor. She went to talk to the DR and then did the ECG and took the blood for the other tests.. At lease I feel I am getting one step closer to finding out what gives.

Have a weekend everyone.

Hi Sweetpea, Im glad you are getting things sorted out. You did well not to worry and have a good night. Let us know what the tests show. Mine have started up again, we had a break in last week, so Im stressed out!!

All the best

Oh dear bonytiz did they take a lot of things? I hope no one was hurt.

Stress will do it with the palps. I just need to know what caused this Murmur. Will write as soon as I get some diagnosis from the DR this Friday.

Keep well and thanks for writing to me.

Good luck for tomorrow. Hope you get on ok. xxx

Hi bonnytiz, just got back from the Dr's and grocery shopping. It is very cold here and there were some cold drops of something falling on my head - but I did not mind.

The Dr gave me a clean bill of health and said he will monitor the Murmur and that I am to go see him if I continue to have problems with the skipped heartbeats and palpitations, or anything else. My blood test and ECG's did not show anything.

Then again, I ask why am I having these episodes. They are so scary.

Have a great weekend and Valentine's Day.

Keep well.

Thats what the consultant told me. Now you know you are ok, try not to worry, I take beta blockers when they are bad, Im on them now.I know that they are dreadful and make you feel scared but the more you pay attention to them the worse you will be. Dont let them beat you. You are in charge not them, be forceful and tell them to 'get away'
Keep in touch. I will add you as a friend, then we can keep in touch easier.

ya I was gonna say a murmur is way common, most people have them and dont realize it. The ticker is a hard working tool and sometimes it just acts a lil whacky from time to time. I too feel some of the things your going thru, rest assured you will be ook

I have been feeling so much better - maybe, because I am trying not to think about the palpitations and trying to relax.