heart palpitations

When I lay down my heart starts pounding really hard. Does anyone know what is causing this? I have an appt with an endo this coming Wed. Say my dr yesterday, he can't do anything for me. I hate to go the the ER cause they don't do anything for you, just run tests and say I don't see anything.

Thanks

[MKlacza]

Hey.. do you or have youbeen diagnosed with a Thyroid issue? Thyroid issues can give you a racing heart or thumps..PVC's. I got them when I was on too much meds. Lowered and now on Armour and palps are gone.

[peggy64]

yes, I have been diagnosed with hypoT. Started on Armour 8 weeks ago. Maybe I am getting to much.

[MKlacza]

well...what is your current dose? Also, some people have the palps on the Armour due to too much T3. Are they bad or just every so often? When I was on Synthroid... the palps were bad. Then I went to the Armour and I got them alittle but not nothing horrible. Around my period, I get them. But all and all, they are gone.

[peggy64]

Was on 120, but that sent me into hyper. down to 60 for 2 days. then back to  90. However, I had the palps even before being diagnosed and put on Armour, which makes me wonder about that as well.

I know I felt to bad to work yesterday and today.

[MKlacza]

Hmmm... well being hyper can give you palps. Also, PVC's (palps) can happen regardless of having thyroid issues. They are like hear hiccups! When I was pregnant with both kids...I had those horribly. Went to my Cardio Dr and said I had the heart of a teenager!! Go over to the Heart Rhythm forum and Connie will help you with any questions. I go there and have found my palps are harmless. Also, caffeine, laying on your left side, stress, eating too large of a meal, hot baths etc.. can all trigger these annoying things. I know my triggers and when I became aware, they are stopping!!

I hope I helped alittle.  MK:)

[peggy64]

Just having someone to listen helps tremendously.
i have given up caffeine, those other triggers don't apply to me either. oh well...
I appreciate you!!

[MKlacza]

No problem!! I'm here to listen anytime!!  ~~MK