fluttering in chest?

[ringbolt]

just want to ask,
does anyone else get a butterfly like feeling in their chest attall?
ive just had it as im laying here watching tv, it only last for about 3 or 4 seconds and it goes when i kind of brace myself.
i get it every now and then when im relaxing, its not painful whatsoever, just feels like a fluttering butterfly in there.
does anyone else have this and do you know why or what causes it to happen?
thanks alot.

[sara3]

is it palpitations?

[ringbolt]

sara 3, no, its not palpitations, well it doesnt feel like that anyway, its just a quick fluttering thats all, no discomfort or pain or anything.

[Panic Button]

Could be an ectopic heartbeat.

I had all sorts of tests a couple of years ago for that sort of thing and that's what they said it was.

They said it was nothing to worry about, and it seems to have gone now.

[sara3]

Panic, that's where I was going! I also have an ectopic heartbeat, which isn't painful but sometimes a bit scary.

ringbolt, you should see your GP to be sure.

[Panic Button]

http://www.bhf.org.uk...ns/heart_rhythms.aspx

I cut out all caffeine, and increased my levels of exercise. However this may not be what improved it.

[sara3]

perhaps I shouldn't be such a lazy cow then..... !

[snags]

Fluttering in chest?

Are you in Love?

[sara3]

no :o(

[snags]

Awww sara... have some cake instead ;-p

[sara3]

The Right Honourable Snags of Howler, that may be part of the problem! what's that joke?

food is my man replacement. I ate so much I can't even get into my own knickers ;o)

[sara3]

you may have to change your name!

[Panic Button]

Not worth us trying then

[sara3]

that's a bit of a defeatist attitude!

[snags]

''what's that joke?''

How do you get a fat bird in bed?

That one?

[Panic Button]

How?

[snags]

Piece of cake...

[sara3]

and on that note, I'm going to bed!

night all x

ringbolt, see your GP :o)

[Panic Button]

Nice one.

Sorry Ringbolt.
I agree with Sara, if it persists and worries you, see your GP.
You will probably be referred for tests, but it helps put your mind at rest.

[DEN53]

Get a blood test done for over active thyroid.

Or it just could be wind.

[ringbolt]

thanks all for your replies and help.
it doesnt bother or worry me, but if it gets worse, then yeah i will get it checked out.
thanks again :o)