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What Causes Extreme Palpitations?

when there is a perfect storm in my body(symptom s: sweating, heart racing, stress, drinking decaf coffee) I get palpitations and it raises my heart rate high.. I take a beta blocker 1/4 of 10 mg. I had recently a echo stress test and no blockages. I have had low blood pressure reading. the doctors have told me for 10 years they are not sure why I get these palpitations. I feel this is controlling my life? I eat healthy. I drink a lot of water. I only drink socially(only if we go out for drinks with friends socially. once every 6 months, maybe) so what do you think is my problem and how can I fix me? thank you, Debbie
Mon, 30 Oct 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
First of all no need to worry for heart diseases for your palpitations because your stress echo is normal.
Possibility of stress and anxiety related palpitations is more likely.
So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions.
Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution.
You are taking very low dose of Propranolol (2.5mg). Better to take propranolol 40mg and flunarizine 5mg after consulting psychiatrist.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.
Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Extreme Palpitations?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. First of all no need to worry for heart diseases for your palpitations because your stress echo is normal. Possibility of stress and anxiety related palpitations is more likely. So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. You are taking very low dose of Propranolol (2.5mg). Better to take propranolol 40mg and flunarizine 5mg after consulting psychiatrist. Don t worry, you will be alright with all these. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.