Hi, just looking for some advice and reassurance hopefully!
I am 37, female, and since hyperthyroidism/graves 7 years ago(which was treated with RAI and now on thyroxine), I have had palpitations on and off, never a big problem, and can go for months without. Last 2 years after birth of 3rd child have had anaemia and low iron levels occasionally, and felt them worse then. Also notice them around different times of monthly cycle. Havent really ever gave them much thought.
Anyway, a few weeks ago I went to GP about something else, and she asked if still go palpitations, and said to have ECG, which I did.
It came back saying normal with a short pr interval. She didnt mention anything else, so Im presuming thats all that was on it. She emailed cardiologist, and now just waiting on his opinion. She said she didnt see anything particularly worrying, but better to get it checked with a trained eye. That was 2 weeks ago, and still waiting to hear, the holidays havent helped!
After looking all this up, Im worrying a bit, seems like it could be numerous things, some more serious, or nothing. Ive had some anxiety and panic in past too since thyroid bother, dont know if thats significant.
No other symptoms with or without palpitations. Ive been dizzy occasionally, but that seems to correspond with low iron, and no palpitations when dizzy. My heart has never raced, apart from years ago when hyperthyroid, so I know what it feels like, but its never done it since. Oh, well, unless Ive had a full blown panic attack, but thats pretty rare for me these days too, thankfully!
Any opinions? Reassurance?
Thanks,
H