I am a 48 year old female that has experienced the following problems that occured within two weeks of each other. Last July (2007) I experienced what appeared to be severe heart palpiations (I do have a cardiac arrhythmia), I went to the ER, underwent several tests and was told to visit a cardiologist for follow up, no real danger. I also had an anxiety attack that night (I didn't know what it was because I had never experienced one before). Two weeks later I had extreme pain in my stomach followed by acid reflux. Toward the end of the month I realized I was not having my menstrual cycle.
I had the endoscopy for my stomach, blood tests, he diagnosed gastritis. My gynecologist said I was probably going through menopause as well.
This past week I had the holter test (more issues with what appeared to be palpitations), I was told it was VPD's. I am still having problems with my stomach and taking Nexium. I have not had my menstrual cycle for one year.
When I have a hot flasha it seems to make the VPD's worse (some times). There are times when I feel like there is something in my throat; my doctor said this is due to acid relux or palpitations.
I have had several blood test for my thyroid and they all come back fine, I have read that blood testing is not always accurate. I take propranolol for the cardiac arrhythmia and read this drug can interfere with this test.
My question; could ALL of my issues be related to my thyroid? If so, what can I do?