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[Hairobics]

Hi
Apologies in advance for the long potentially “?OVERTHINKING” post but would appreciate ANY feedback,,personal experiences of similar or just general “pep talk”.
Basically , I’m 56 and been on HRT (100 EVOREL patches for around 2 years after a slow start of 50 strength then 75 then the maximum 100 as they found out I wasn’t absorbing on the low dose.Also I had the mirena coil fitted around 2 years ago too.I also have FIBROMYALGIA  which confuses symptoms regarding what’s causing what when anything’s not working right or feeling generally rubbish .
So, around 2 months ago out of the blue I started having palpitations ( quite scarily for longer than a minute ) at times.I have had them on and off for years and always being around the time of my periods but these since September have been every single day and regularly too.Obviously like anything , when you worry about something, it makes it worse but I knew they were different and a lot more often so I went to see GP.
As the normal procedure , an ECG was carried out at the surgery which was normal ( even though it was literally a 29 second experience,and also my bloods which they said showed my iron levels were “”borderline “ so prescribed iron ( ferrous gluconate ) forc3 months.At first I thought , ok great I should start to feel better now .
The exhaustion and fatigue was ( and still is ) debilitating and I felt ( and still do )feel depressed of feeling so tired all the time AND still have the palpitations 😢.Iv finally been sent for a 24 hour ECG monitor but I’m not sure the iron has done anything at all .Feel so fed up , lazy , unmotivated and just exhausted physically AND mentally . I’m off work at the minute as changed my job 6 months ago and went self employed which didn’t work out unfortunately ( luckily my old employer has given me my old job back AND part time which I feel will suit me better now),so currently struggling to do anything but want to sleep and no energy to do anything.Im holding hope that the 24 hour ECG will give me some clue what’s wrong 🤷‍♀️.I know I have FIBROMYALGIA, but managed to cope until recently and I feel iv gone downhill since the Palpitations started really but then think is the worry about them making them that much ch worse? Really , can that happen ??
I’m so lost and feel rubbish physically and mentally.COULD it even be that my eostrogen is now too HIGH ? Causing palpitations?
I feel I want them to redo my bloods and worry they’re missing something 😉being a woman with FIBROMYALGIA and going through menopause seriously sucks right now !
Any help, advice , comments , experiences will be greatly appreciated 😉

[CLKD]

It may be low oestrogen.  I'm sure that some1 will be along with proper advice.

If U put 'palpitations' into the search box you will find similar threads.  Make notes ;-)

[Nik2502]

Hi Hairobics

My recent story totally echoes yours!

I went to the GP with palpitations three weeks ago. ECG showed mild ectopic beats and given propranolol to take if needed. Told it’s extremely common in menopausal women.

I then had a decline in my mental health and, as in the past, upped my oestrogen. Oh dear. Never felt so unwell, crying, lack of motivation, anxiety, panic.

I’ve now cut it down and feel much better!

Apparently post menopausal women do need less oestrogen.

Hope this helps.

Nik x

 

[Kathleen]

Hello Hairobics


I have experienced palpitations in the past with the menopause and I agree that they are scary and debilitating. It was a long time ago and I can't remember my exact HRT regime at the time, in fact they may have begun before I even started HRT.  My point is that they did resolve and I haven't had them for years now.


I am well post meno and continue to battle with psychological symptoms but the heart problems are a thing of the past. Incidentally I never asked for any investigations as I didn't want to panic further, nowadays I just panic about my mental health instead lol.

I hope this reassures you that some symptoms burn themselves out, as they are supposed to apparently, and hopefully you will not be subjected to these horrible palpitations for much longer.

Wishing you well and take care.

K.

[Hairobics]

Thanks for your replies.
It is strangely reassuring that others are or have suffered the same .Will see what the 24 hour ECG reveals and post again .

[Jennifer carmichael]

Thanks for your replies.
It is strangely reassuring that others are or have suffered the same .Will see what the 24 hour ECG reveals and post again .

Hello,
My first post after lots of reading on here not sure were to start !

Palpitations were one of my first symptoms, they were horrendous and lasted days. They initially came around the time of my period then almost every day at the worst ! I had ecg-shown mild ectopics then a 24hr monitor which shown the same.
My iron was very low so was given iron and folic acid-this alleviated the tiredness but not the palpitations. The worrying thing is I got used to theses palpitations and would just try to sleep them off !!
As the symptoms appeared body aches-sleepless nights-anxiety-sadness-become more apparent I decided to try HRT - this was when the rule that doctors couldn't refuse it to a patient over 45 just came in. I remember reading Davinas book hearing miracle stories about women feeling like a new woman after two weeks of taking HRT !!! I got disheartened when after a month I felt no different , I was tempted to stop but didn't. Im now on day 140 of 2 pumps of gel and utrogetin for 14 days on and 14 days off. My palpitations are more or less gone I sleep better and have less aches. My anxiety has worsened and I am about to quit my good job as I can't cope with the pressure. I have also put on around a stone and constantly bloated since I've been taking HRT but also I have become less active so could be that.
Nobody prepares you for this sudden change in life !!!!!

Also how the hell do we know what to do for the best 

[Jennifer carmichael]

Thanks for your replies.
It is strangely reassuring that others are or have suffered the same .Will see what the 24 hour ECG reveals and post again .

Hello,
My first post after lots of reading on here not sure were to start !

Palpitations were one of my first symptoms, they were horrendous and lasted days. They initially came around the time of my period then almost every day at the worst ! I had ecg-shown mild ectopics then a 24hr monitor which shown the same.
My iron was very low so was given iron and folic acid-this alleviated the tiredness but not the palpitations. The worrying thing is I got used to theses palpitations and would just try to sleep them off !!
As the symptoms appeared body aches-sleepless nights-anxiety-sadness-become more apparent I decided to try HRT - this was when the rule that doctors couldn't refuse it to a patient over 45 just came in. I remember reading Davinas book hearing miracle stories about women feeling like a new woman after two weeks of taking HRT !!! I got disheartened when after a month I felt no different , I was tempted to stop but didn't. Im now on day 140 of 2 pumps of gel and utrogetin for 14 days on and 14 days off. My palpitations are more or less gone I sleep better and have less aches. My anxiety has worsened and I am about to quit my good job as I can't cope with the pressure. I have also put on around a stone and constantly bloated since I've been taking HRT but also I have become less active so could be that.
Nobody prepares you for this sudden change in life !!!!!

Also how the hell do we know what to do for the best  :-


Oh and I forgot to mention I'm very forgetful !!!

[Jennifer carmichael]

Thanks for your replies.
It is strangely reassuring that others are or have suffered the same .Will see what the 24 hour ECG reveals and post again .

Hello,
My first post after lots of reading on here not sure were to start !

Palpitations were one of my first symptoms, they were horrendous and lasted days. They initially came around the time of my period then almost every day at the worst ! I had ecg-shown mild ectopics then a 24hr monitor which shown the same.
My iron was very low so was given iron and folic acid-this alleviated the tiredness but not the palpitations. The worrying thing is I got used to theses palpitations and would just try to sleep them off !!
As the symptoms appeared body aches-sleepless nights-anxiety-sadness-become more apparent I decided to try HRT - this was when the rule that doctors couldn't refuse it to a patient over 45 just came in. I remember reading Davinas book hearing miracle stories about women feeling like a new woman after two weeks of taking HRT !!! I got disheartened when after a month I felt no different , I was tempted to stop but didn't. Im now on day 140 of 2 pumps of gel and utrogetin for 14 days on and 14 days off. My palpitations are more or less gone I sleep better and have less aches. My anxiety has worsened and I am about to quit my good job as I can't cope with the pressure. I have also put on around a stone and constantly bloated since I've been taking HRT but also I have become less active so could be that.
Nobody prepares you for this sudden change in life !!!!!

Also how the hell do we know what to do for the best  :-


Oh and I forgot to mention I'm very forgetful !!!

and brain fog.... don't get me started 

[Nas]

No one prepares you for menopause, the same way no one prepares you for parent hood or puberty. For some, it’s horrific.

Jennifer Carmichael, can you reduce your hours rather than quit your job? Or go part time? My anxiety is awful too. I’m only hanging onto my term time only job by a thread! Some women take anti depressants alongside HRT, maybe give them a go?

[Dierdre]

I'm waiting for a 24 hour ecg too. Had ectopic beats now for 6 weeks and constant daily, approximately 2 or 3 per minute and sometimes 3 in a row. I do try to distract myself and they're better when I'm not overthinking and not on my own.
Had the ecg in surgery which was normal but it only lasted a minute and didn't catch the missed beat, typical!
Doctor reassured me it's probably not anything to worry about as ectopics are just extra beats and I'm not having fast or slow heart rate, atrial fibrillation.  I'm 90% sure it's anxiety causing this as the more I worry the worse it gets.
If you're not getting any other symptoms, chest pains, breathlessness, sweating or dizziness then it's not serious and very common. You've only got to look on this forum to agree with that. I've had them before and lasted a couple of months.
The doctor said I'll probably be waiting weeks for an appointment as the NHS is a mess but could go private for about £300 for the 24 hr monitor. Think I'll wait and hopefully it'll be gone by then.
They are common and usually harmless, it nice to know we're not alone with this.