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Florence, SC

Anyone else experience frequent "runs" of heart palpatations? Im having up to five episodes a day .my heart rate sustains at 110 for a few mins at a time? Non of the meds im taking list this as side effect .any thoughts ?? Any other peeps have this ?

February 18, 2016
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Members shared their experiences with frequent heart palpitations and elevated resting heart rates, with many describing breathlessness,... Read more

Members shared their experiences with frequent heart palpitations and elevated resting heart rates, with many describing breathlessness, fatigue, and concerns about whether their symptoms were connected to fibromyalgia or their medications. Several members offered reassurance and practical advice, including getting an EKG or full cardiac workup to rule out serious issues, checking thyroid levels (as one member discovered their thyroid medication dosage needed adjustment), and considering whether certain medications like Tramadol or gabapentin might be contributing factors. A recurring theme was the relief that comes from medical testing showing normal results, the importance of advocating with doctors to explore root causes, and the shared understanding that chronic pain can naturally elevate heart rate and blood pressure.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I do get them sometimes, more lately. The past week or so I've been getting them more & I started recently on gabapentin. Not sure if that has to do with it.

February 18, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Have you mentioned it to your Dr.? I have these so my Dt. sent me for an ECG and everything was fine. That put my mind at ease and I'm assuming it has something to do with the weakness and chronic fatigue that comes with Fibro (in my case) Horrible feeling though.

February 18, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I had been having heart palpitations for over a year with no explanation. Recently I stopped taking Tramadol and the palpitations have dissapeared!

March 2, 2016 (edited)
A MyFibroTeam Member

Last year I had a full cardiac workup.. EKG, ECG, tilt table, holter monitor, changing my blood pressure meds. Everything was perfect. Finally Dr found out it was my thyroid. I had 1/2 my thyroid removed years ago because of a questionable lump so I've been on the same dosage for years, then all of a sudden, it was too much. Dr lowered the dosage and I was fine. Its starting all over again except I've already checked my thyroid and its within range. Dr did start me on gabapentin a while back. I wonder if that's the cause of the problems now?!

March 1, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I get get heart palpatations, also my pulse rate is constantly running between 95-105. My nurse says that the pulse rate is higher in people in constant pain. X

February 18, 2016

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