Posted by lizzyg on March 22, 2002, at 4:32:24
In reply to Re: Skipping heartbeat - anxiety, meds or sinister? » lizzyg, posted by IsoM on March 21, 2002, at 15:10:36
Thanks for your advice. I saw my doctor this morning and she took my pulse, but as the skipped beat only happens every so often didn't feel anything. She reckons it's probably nothing serious and could well be due to the anxiety. But I'm booked in for a blood test next week to check out my thyroid.
Best wishes
Lizzy
> That skipped beat is called extrasystole & is very common & normal in *almost* all cases. If it does concern you, you could get it checked next time you see your doctor.
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> Various things can cause it to occur oftener - caffeine, overtired, anxiety, overactive thyroid, smoking, alcohol. Some people are more likely to notice it while at rest & even if it happens during activity, it's not as likely to be noticed.
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> The only thing I've ever read of SAMe doing is causing mild stomach upset in some people. SafetyCheck doesn't mention any heart interactions.
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