32yr female heart palpatations!

What do you think? I've heard that heart palpatations are pretty normal.  Since they feel so funky when they happen when should I get worried, or what exactly should I watch for that would indicate a more serious manner?  They seem to happen when laying in bed before sleep or randomly throughout the day.  They can occur a number of times in a week and then not happen for 1-2 months that I'm aware of.  I feel like I should try to take a bigger breath to relax my heart somehow.  Are there strategies that would help it go back normal when I feel it happening?  Thanks for any input you may have!!!  :o)

[dolfnlvr]

Sounds like what you are experiencing is the generic issue many of us deal with.  While there is a very good chance that what you are experiencing is benign, it's always a good idea to get checked out.  Once you've been given the once over, if you've been deemed healthy then you continue much as you have.  

You are handling this VERY well, and should continue to do so.  There is likely nothing wrong with your heart, and you will probably be affected by palps off and on for the rest of your life.  Your "it's no big deal" attitude goes a VERY LONG WAY toward making them tolerable.  

However, while usually benign and more nuisance than anything, palps can be a sign of more dangerous issues.  It is in your best interest to schedule an appointment with your doctor to discuss your symptoms and have them checked out.

[L3333]

Thanks for the encouraging words.  It's nice to hear.  Getting checked out seems like such a chore at times but if you think it's really worth it than maybe I will.  I have two kids, work-out, eat healthy, don't smoke, have approx. one alcoholic bev. a month and all around healthy. Since it doesn't happen all the time consistently I feel as though monitoring me might just be a waste of time (because it might not happen during that monitoring time).    But I also don't want to be completely neglegant about it either. Thanks again for your words!

[isukathis]

Hi there...

I've been having palpitations (SVT) for about 15 years now (I'm 43). I only get 1 or 2 episodes a year so I too don't complain too much (there are people here that get  them a lot more frequently).

I have been checked out by a Cardiologist and had a couple of stress tests also. I have been told this is a condition and not a disease. I am very active (run 3k a week) and will continue to be.

I have cut out caffeenie altogether as I've been told this could be a trigger for me.

As the last poster stated you should probably get checked out to make sure all is ok...

Good Luck...

[isukathis]

Sorry, I meant to say I run 32k a week...

[dolfnlvr]

Did you mean to say 32k a week????

:-)

Sorry...couldn't resist.

[marknmpls]

Welcome to the club.  Get them checked out fast if you get dizzy of faint.  Sometimes I can stop them by coughing or pushing air out into my closed mouth if that makes any sense.  Good luck.

[PVC man]

Yes, definetley get them checked to get some peace of mind...once they check you out, avoid sleep deprivation, caffeine,excess alcohol,"rushing around" (I know, lots of luck on THAT one)

Its different for everyone but my biggest triggers are sleep deprivation, rushing around like a lunatic screaming at my kids to get on the bus (only happens 5 days a week), and caffeine.

Feel better!!