r/Heartpalpitations

I’ve been dealing with dizziness for several months and my GP thinks it’s a balance/vestibular issue. I’m currently taking betahistine and I do think I’m slowly improving because I can stand for longer than before.
The strange part is what happens when I move around.
When I walk, do chores, move my head a lot, or sometimes after eating (especially breakfast), I feel really jittery. My heart feels like it’s beating harder or faster, but whenever I check my pulse it’s usually normal and feels regular.
The best way I can describe it is:
My feet feel floaty, like they’re not properly on the ground.
It feels like I’m “moon walking” or like I’m a puppet.
My legs feel shaky and unstable.
I feel like I might drop, but I’ve never actually fainted.
If I lie down, I usually feel much better.
Sitting in a car, I’m usually completely fine.
Crowded places also make everything worse, whereas being outside in fresh air seems to help.
I’m wondering if anyone else with a vestibular/balance problem has experienced this combination of:
floaty feet,
shaky legs,
feeling like you’re walking on the moon,
and feeling your heartbeat more during movement, even though your heart rate is normal.
Did it improve over time? Did vestibular rehab or medication help?
I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who’s experienced something similar.

Age 20
Gender Female
Height 5’11
Weight 65kg
Medication: 150mg of Setralin

(Pls ignore the horrible formatting and spelling, I am very dyslexic)

I have had a long ekg and a stress ekg last year where my doctor determined that my heart does occasionally skip a beat but that it doesn’t seem very serious.

That was before I started Setralin.

I have been getting ekg once a month because of my medication, which I have been taking since January, but these symptoms have only started last month.

What I have noticed since it’s only the 2nd time that it has happened is that it starts around ovulation, the symptoms get stronger and more frequent by each day until it gradually stops mid menstruation.

Symptoms include: headaches, heart constantly skipping (multiple times per minute), (little) vomiting, dizziness, occasional shaky hands, hot flashes.

( The best way I can describe the feeling is when ur in an elevator and it goes down most people feel their heart sink for a sec, I have that constantly.)

What I have noticed is that there is a noticeable difference in the heart skipping and all other symptoms when I am Standing compared to when I am laying down. Also working out and or high emotions alleviate symptoms to some degree

I did go to my doctor last month but she just said that I should take some magnesium.

I took one dose four days ago (40mg) and had to stop (Ok’d by dr). Ever since, I’ve had heart palpitations that are fairly constant and which are more noticeable while lying down which makes sleeping hard. Anyone experience something like this? How long did it take to resolve?

Hi everyone,
I’m a 20-year-old woman (160 cm / 46.7 kg) looking for advice or experiences from people who have dealt with PVCs or other types of heart palpitations.
I’ve been experiencing palpitations for about 3 years now. They come and go in episodes. Sometimes I can go weeks without feeling anything, and then they’ll suddenly come back for a few days.
When this first started, my doctor performed an ECG that showed PVCs. I was then referred to a cardiologist who did a 24-hour Holter monitor and an echocardiogram. He told me that my heart itself looked healthy and that my aorta was normal. I wasn’t prescribed any cardiac treatment. I was simply told to exercise more, reduce my stress, and avoid energy drinks, coffee, and tea.
The problem is that the palpitations keep coming back.
Most of the time they feel like a skipped beat followed by a much stronger “thump.” Sometimes, however, my heart suddenly starts beating very fast for a few seconds before returning to normal. During those episodes I often feel the need to cough or take a deep breath before I feel “normal” again.
I know I’m a very anxious person, especially when it comes to my health. My biggest fears are things like cardiac arrest or a stroke, so every palpitation immediately scares me.
As for my lifestyle:
I almost never drink caffeine. I might have a coffee once a month, sometimes even only once a year.
I occasionally exercise, but I’ve noticed I can still experience palpitations even during periods when I’m active.
I probably don’t drink enough water. Most days I only drink about one large glass with each meal.
Recently, I did have a day where I drank both a cold coffee and an energy drink, and my palpitations seemed to return afterwards.
What frustrates me is that every time I see my doctor, the conclusion is usually that it’s anxiety, and I’m offered medication for stress. While I understand anxiety can definitely make symptoms worse, I’m wondering if anyone has had a similar experience despite having a normal echocardiogram and Holter.
Has anyone else experienced:
PVCs that come and go over several years?
Episodes of a skipped beat followed by a hard thump?
Very brief bursts of rapid heartbeats lasting only a few seconds?
Triggers such as stress, dehydration, fatigue, hunger, or caffeine?
I’m planning to follow up with my doctor again if this continues, but I’d really appreciate hearing about other people’s experiences.
Thank you so much for reading.

Hi everyone,

I’m a 36-year-old looking to hear from anyone who has had a similar experience.

A few weeks ago, my Apple Watch recorded a heart rate of 206 bpm while I was sitting. That led me to see a cardiologist, and I wore an MCOT monitor. The monitor captured one episode of atrial flutter (at around 85 bpm), and my echocardiogram was normal.

Initially, I was told I might need an ablation, so I was very anxious. I also took metoprolol for a few days.

I recently saw an electrophysiologist, and after reviewing everything, he said that because they only caught one flutter episode, I’m young, and my heart structure is normal, I don’t need an ablation right now. He actually told me to stop all medications, live a normal life, and come back only if I think I have another flutter episode.

I’m relieved, but also nervous because I keep wondering if I’m making the right decision by not having an ablation.

Has anyone else had:

Only one documented atrial flutter episode?

Been advised to skip ablation and just monitor?

Stayed well for months or years without another episode?

If you were in a similar situation, I’d really appreciate hearing:

How long it’s been since your diagnosis.

Whether you’ve had any recurrences.

If you eventually needed an ablation or never did.

Thank you so much. Reading other people’s real experiences would really help put my mind at ease.

Bonjour, je suis allée aux urgences car j’avais des douleurs thoraciques qui irradiaient un petit peu dans le bras gauche ainsi que le dos et la mâchoire. Ils m’ont fait plusieurs examens cardiaques ECG prise de sang et échographie ils n’ont rien trouvé à part un léger épanchement au niveau du péricarde, mais rien de significatif et également le fait que mes symptômes augmentent quand je suis allongé sur le dos et se soulage quand je suis penché par l’avant, ils m’ont dit que cela leur faisait penser à une péricardite, ils m’ont donc traité pour mais depuis je n’ai pas d’amélioration. Est-ce que vous aussi vous avez déjà été diagnostiqué d’une péricardite alors que vos marqueurs sanguins n’étaient pas élevés que vous n’aviez pas de CRP élevé et que vous aviez simplement un épanchement léger visible à l’échographie et non pas d’inflammation visible ?
Depuis j’angoisse en me disant que c’est peut-être un problème plus grave et qu’ils passent
à côté (type infarctus…)

Merci beaucoup à vous et courage si vous êtes touché par cela

So the first thing happened yesterday, it felt like something was clenching my heart, it hurt a little bit for a few seconds. My heart then just started beating extremely quickly and strong. I thought it was a random panick or anxiety attack at first and it was terrifying it. This lasted like 5 minutes . The next one happened today and I was walking around trying to call the ambulance until the lady on the phone told me to sit down (fantastic advice). The pain was only there for a few seconds again but it came back a couple times and felt like it would more, weird sensation nearish my heart. I had a very fast heart rate for a lot longer this time and it felt like it would come back for ages. today I was actually doing stuff tho so that could be why.

Hi everyone,
I’m wondering if anyone else experiences this.
Almost every time I eat, especially a bigger meal, my heart starts racing if I stand up straight away or try to do anything around the house. I feel really shaky, hot, breathless, and like I just can’t stay on my feet. Sometimes it feels like my legs are weak or wobbly too.
The strange thing is that if I sit back down, my heart rate gradually settles and I start feeling much better. It’s mainly when I’m upright after eating that it’s at its worst.
Has anyone else had this? Did you ever find out what was causing it? I’ve seen people mention things like blood pressure changes, blood sugar, or POTS/dysautonomia, but I’m not sure.
I’d really appreciate hearing if anyone has experienced something similar or has any advice. Thanks!

I started taking flecainide in February because of frequent PACs, and it has worked well for me. In March, my cardiologist advised me to gradually taper off and possibly stop it, using it only as needed. I have been reducing the dose gradually, and although the tablets do not have a «line» for 4, only 2 pieces, I have been breaking them into quarters (approximately 25 mg) and taking one quarter daily.
Yesterday, I tried stopping it completely. My cardiologist had actually said I could do this back in March but I have been kinda afraid because it is hell when they start… I managed one day without it, but today, while I was in the shower, the PACs returned, occurring every 2–5 beats, and they did not stop. Because of this, I took a 50 mg tablet.
I am unsure whether I should try not taking any tablets again tomorrow and only use them as needed. I am a F26, and I have had these PACs for about a year. They went from none at all to being frequent throughout the entire day. As I mentioned, flecainide has been effective, but I do not want to stay on it any longer than necessary. I am also worried about what the future will look like, the effect and risk of the medication, also considering this is already happening at such a young age…

Hi PVC'ers,

I guess I'm just looking for some reassurance:)

Short version: I've been experiencing PVCs for about a year, and I'm now about to do a major ultra endurance cycling event. Doctor said its fine, but I'm still nervous.

Disclaimer: I realise this problem is quite privileged, as I see many people are much more impacted by their PVCs than I am. I guess the bigger picture point is that PVCs should not be holding anyone back from doing what they want to do in their life, which is also why I haven't given up on my ultra-cycling aspirations. For someone else, the thing to overcome might be much "smaller" in terms of athletic "achievement", but I guess the point remains.

Long version:
I've had a full cardiac workup: ECG, echocardiogram, stress test (on a bike) with a cardiologist, and a 48-hour Holter - I did about 5 hours bike ride with the Holter. The Holter showed 206 PVCs over 48 hours (including 3 couplets) and 31 PACs (1 couplet).

I asked my cardiologist specifically about ultra-endurance cycling: "can I do mountain biking for 18 hours / day, 10 days for row" (I was exaggerating, I expect more like 12 hours / day for 7 days). His response was that "there is no contraindication to extreme sports", except that I should expect to feel the PVCs more intensely.

So I know I'm going to be okay, but as I see people in this forum are very good at reassuring each other, I thought I could use some of that, as I'm now getting slightly anxious as the race is coming closer.

I have done a similar race 2 years ago (before I noticed PVCs), about 3/4 the distance of what I'm about to start. I'm in mid 30s and quite fit - but the event will for sure test my limits in terms of fatigue, muscle pain, saddle sores - many things can do wrong, I guess I'm about 50/50 if I will eventually have to call it at some point ;)

I mostly notice PVCs when I'm resting in the evening or after a long day with a lot of mental stress. Sometimes physical exhaustion can also cause them to be more noticable. I almost never notice them during hard training. Sometimes it feels like the pause between the two heartbeats lasts for 2-3 seconds, but I guess its in reality probably less than 2 sec.

The rational part of my brain tells me I've had every test I could reasonably have, my heart is structurally normal, and a cardiologist who knows my results isn't worried. But every now and then I still wonder, "What if he's wrong?"

I have really really severe heart palpitations usually hundreds a day is there anyone that’s had that many for months/years I’ve had all the tests done they just says pvcs pacs but I just can’t imagine someone can live like this for years please let me know it’s really bothering me I know they’re meds for it but just want to know that I’m not the only one thanks!!

I'm confused

I (F36) had heart palpitations issues start 2 months ago, went to hospital and check blood sugar, heart, result came back normal. However this heart palpitations come and goes and also im developing brain fog and anxiety. Sometime my blood pressure in the morning can go 129/75. My gerd started out of the place. My period got shortened. I did also thyroid hormone test and came back normal. My SIL said I probably experiencing perimenopause symptoms but in country where I live now(different with where SIL lived) test for perimenopause is very specific for women the age 40s-50s.

I am so confused and worry all the time dont know what to do. Please help.

Male 25. 6’7’’ 235 lbs. exercise daily and former athlete. I take 12.5mg of valsartan to regulate BP.

I have been having heart palpitations since last Friday. Sometimes they are intense and last for over an hour and sometimes they are brief but it’s constant throughout the day. Not accompanied by rapid heart rate. I went to my cardiologist and he gave me a zio monitor that I just turned in today. When it started last Friday I went to the urgent care and they told me it was normal PVCs.

I am currently nauseous and having another episode with a burning sensation that is coming and going. I don’t want to go to the ER again and pay all the money just for them to say it’s nothing. I’m not sure what to do.

Tl;dr: I need a way to trigger heart palpitations that are dormant before triggered. I only have two weeks, and previous monitors detected nothing despite my logs.

Hey! I’m 17 with an undiagnosed chronic illness that we assume is fibromyalgia. I get chronic fatigue, pain, exhaustion, muscle spasms, and heart palpitations. I was referred to a cardiologist who gave me a BioTel ePatch holter monitor for three days. They said they detected nothing, despite me logging several events where I was 100% sure they happened.

However, shortly after that my Apple Watch picked up very clear palpitations. They are very hard to catch on it as I have to have the ECG running and catch it within 30 seconds but it was THERE, I caught three of them. They’ve given me a second monitor for 2 weeks as I plead that 3 days was not enough time to pick up anything significant… my palpitations like to hide and then reappear very strong and frequent for a week before disappearing. Thus my panic.

I was putting it off wearing it until I stumbled upon one of these weeks so I could guarantee multiple strong examples during the wearing period, but they pressured me to put it on ASAP. I have it on now and am going to try to trigger as many palpitations as possible. I’m pulling an all nighter and plan to physically exert myself as those are usually what can trigger them.

In a last desperate measure I plan to print out the screenshots of the palpitations detected and write a note describing the attacks of them I get as well as how they feel standalone. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Tl;dr: I need a way to trigger heart palpitations that are dormant before triggered. I only have two weeks, and previous monitors detected nothing despite my logs.

33M with years of on and off heart palpitations

I’ve had every test 2-3 years ago - 7 day holter - stress test - echo- many EKG’s.

Last night I had a crazy episode, was lying flat about to sleep and it felt like I got kicked in the chest and throat, it lasted for a few seconds so I checked my pulse, it was quite erratic for what I could tell and very fast (I’d say 130-160 bpm), then slowed down, then fast again and then slowly tapered off to normal again. No doctor is ever concerned and no matter how many times I tell myself it passes, it freaks me out to no extent. I’ve never had a crazy episode while on a monitor but I’ve had small palpitations they’ve caught but very low burden. Doctor suspected I could have went into svt but it was just a strange heart beat after my chest and throat had the crazy flutter and thump. How do I move forward and not panic? I’m terrified everytime this happens I am going to drop dead and it consumes me. Especially when I feel so funny after the fact, and I do have bad anxiety and feel faint and funny for a while after the episodes. Doctors assure me over and over I’m fine and to just ride it out and not keep checking my pulse because it creates anxiety, but my mind goes to “what was that” over and over. How do I let it go and know I’m safe? And what could these episodes even be? Could simple adrenaline and panic cause my heart to beat erratic after I feel the quick thump? Thanks all for reading. Any tips appreciated

M28 82kg

Does anyone have problems with heart rate?
Mine used to be around 80-90 walking, now it’s around 110-130, depends.
Also, it’s always worse after eating a meal.

I’ve been to cardiologist and did every heart related stuff and everything is fine.
Also did endoscopy and i have GERD, small HH and gastritis.
Never had problems with food coming back but i do have a feeling that my throat is burning sometimes.

Also have a bunch od symptoms but if anyone had something similar or the same please feel free to message me or comment.