Irregular heart racing

[zdesotelle]

   One of my friends has currently been having some puzzling heart problems. She would be sitting in class, and all of a sudden her hear would race. She would immediately report to the infirmary, where the nurse would take her heart beat into record. I think the highest it ever was was pushing 120, almost into 130. It wasn't like she was doing anything physically strenuous. The only other symptom was a slight tingly sensation in her face, no specific part just all over. If anyone has any possible diagnosis, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks for your help. If it would help all her gender is female, and her age is 13.

[sugarpea013]

Okay, I posted something here earlier and now it's gone...

I don't think you should take the atrial fibrilation and ischemic stroke thing too seriously. The last thing your friend needs is to think she's having a stroke.

[empress0807]

Your friend needs to see a doctor immediately.  It sounds like she has an atrial fibrillation and may be having Ischemic Strokes.  At age 33 the left side of my mothers face went tingly and droopy for about 5 minutes.  She was diagnosed with an irregular heartbeat and was having ischemic strokes.  This is fixable with medication.

[Momto3]

Let your friend know it is important to let her parents know what's going on.  Best for her to err on the safe side and have a thorough checkup.