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I've only got 1 heart and I'm worried.

(34 Posts)
Babs03 Mon 17-Mar-25 10:39:02

As others say ring 111 if you can’t get your GP. Don’t take chances with your heart.
All the best
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Sallyforth Mon 17-Mar-25 10:26:53

I think your heart is trying to tell you it needs some help. Please do as others have advised and call the surgery. flowers

Shelflife Mon 17-Mar-25 10:17:41

I agree with Elegran . Please contact your surgery today and don't pull any punches! This will put your mind at rest and get you treatment should that be necessary. Good luck , keep us posted . 💐

NotSpaghetti Mon 17-Mar-25 10:11:34

My heart is always "irregular" but if I had a noticeable change in how my body was working I'd definitely get it checked.

I'd call your doctor and say you want to see someone as a matter of urgency.
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Good luck.

Elegran Mon 17-Mar-25 10:08:23

Don't waste valuable time getting a couple of dozen more replies on here, most of them from people with no medical qualifications. All of them will say the same thing - ring GP if it is not usual for you.

Lovetopaint037 Mon 17-Mar-25 09:51:13

Ring surgery or 111. I know nothing about this but if you are worried I wouldn’t hesitate,

Lathyrus3 Mon 17-Mar-25 09:50:58

Yes, I’ve had it all my life as part of an irregular heart beat due to a genetic condition. Sometimes I wake up and know it’s going to be a bad day and I’ll have several episodes.

As it hasn’t really affected my life and I seem to still be here(!} I haven’t had any invasive treatment.

However, if it continues today and it’s unusual for you I would consult someone. We have a very good walk-in where I live but maybe take some readings and phone 111 or email the GP for advice.

It’s hard to know how to access medical advice nowadays.

loopyloo Mon 17-Mar-25 09:50:41

See your gp.

Sarnia Mon 17-Mar-25 09:40:12

I was diagnosed with PAF almost 36 years ago and in that time I have had 4-5 episodes lasting 1-6 hours in an annual cycle.
I went to bed late on Saturday night and as soon as I laid down in bed, and episode started. 2 hours later, it stopped and I fell asleep. A while later, I needed the loo and once again, on laying down the PAF returned for 30 minutes. I managed to get back to sleep but woke around 8am in PAF.
The problem is, it hasn't reverted back to normal sinus rhythm as it usually does. I have taken a few readings of my heart rate using my BP monitor and it ranges from 137-145bpm with a dip to 72bpm.
I have had this for over 24 hours now and I am getting very concerned. I have Googled it, as you do, and atrial flutter has come up. PAF is irregular and thumping when I have it but this is well described as a flutter and I would hardly know that something isn't right.
Can anyone tell me if they have experienced both AF/PAF and atrial flutter? Any advice would be very welcome.