Question 1

are heart palpitations common while taking prednisolone?

Accepted Answer

No: While Prednisolone itself doesn't cause palpitations, Prednisolone can cause a low potassium level which definitely can lead to palpitations. Potassium can be checked easily with a simple blood test.

Question 2

heart palpitations when taking acetezolomide for my iih. is this a common side effect?

Accepted Answer

PALPITATIONS W/U: Yes it may: Palpitations that symptomatic deserve a prompt W/U: exam/labs especially   TFTS/EKG/Event Monitor/ECHO andThe discussion of treatment options with your doctor. While you are waiting eliminate caffeine focus on staying hydrated. If palpitations worsen or syncope develops go directly to the ER stick to a GF diet  WholeApproach.com gutbliss.com. MAGINEX/INDERAL/VERAPAMIL can be effective.

Question 3

can you please list the common causes of heart palpitations?

Accepted Answer

Palpitations: These are caused by many things. Stress, excitement, irritants both physical and chemical, pressure like a hiatal hernia or esophageal push or pull, and primary heart things, the causes are very many in number.

Question 4

can mental disorders and heart palpitations have anything in common?

Accepted Answer

Palpitations: These are caused by many things. Stress, excitement, irritants both physical and chemical, pressure like a hiatal hernia or esophageal push or pull, and primary heart things, the causes are very many in number. Psychologic causes also exist.

Question 5

recently entered menopause & noticed  get heart palpitations when  slump in chair while on computer and occasionally other times. common?

Accepted Answer

Palpitations: Palpitations are not uncommon with menopause or with various other hormonal changing states.

Question 6

is there a common description of heart palpitations?  could they be consistent with regular twitching in the upper left side of the chest?

Accepted Answer

Palp: I have many different descriptions...The only description i can give from personal experience is a hard pounding that feels slow (random occurrence) or a light fluttering that feels fast (often when i lay on left side).... I have never had an ekg, echo, or any other heart eval though. I am the doc here just describing personal experience. Too much caffeine.

Question 7

i'm 19. i sometimes get heart palpitations.  today when i had them, my heart rate was normal. are these common in teen years? i've had ecg done before

Accepted Answer

Palpitations: These are caused by many things. Stress, excitement, irritants both physical and chemical, pressure like a hiatal hernia or esophageal push or pull, and primary heart things, the causes are very many in number.

Question 8

are heart palpitations more common when laying on right side? also are several palpitations throughout sex normal?

Accepted Answer

: Some people get heart palpitations when lying down because of the position in which they sleep. Sleeping hunched over on your side can increase pressure inside your body, causing palpitations. Many other common causes of heart palpitations include: Anxiety, stress and depression and in your case sexual activity. Go and see your doctor!

Question 9

after a lot of alcohol & nicotine 2 nights ago, i've been having heart palpitations, feeling anxious and a bit light headed. is this common?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety: You already have anxiety and depression and are on Xanax (alprazolam) and Zoloft which you should not be mixing with alcohol. I am certain that your doctors have advised you repeatedly against alcohol and nicotine abuse. You are on significant medications for serious diagnosis, you cannot smoke and drink. This reaction is expected.

Question 10

are heart palpitations really that common in normal people? some drs have told me they are and the more people i talk to i'm hearing "yeah mine does that sometimes" they're ruining my life but cardio  & gp says i'm fine

Accepted Answer

YES: Occational palpitations are not uncommon in the normal population, the majority of which are short loved and benign.

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Can mental disorders and heart palpitations have anything in common?

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Recently entered menopause & noticed get heart palpitations when slump in chair while on computer and occasionally other times. common?

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Is there a common description of heart palpitations? could they be consistent with regular twitching in the upper left side of the chest?

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I'm 19. i sometimes get heart palpitations. today when i had them, my heart rate was normal. are these common in teen years? i've had ecg done before

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Are heart palpitations more common when laying on right side? also are several palpitations throughout sex normal?

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After a lot of alcohol & nicotine 2 nights ago, i've been having heart palpitations, feeling anxious and a bit light headed. is this common?

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Are heart palpitations really that common in normal people? some drs have told me they are and the more people i talk to i'm hearing "yeah mine does that sometimes" they're ruining my life but cardio & gp says i'm fine

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