Anyone else had this?

[Jemisa]

I was awoken in the middle of the night with palpitations, in my head or ears the thumping was like a big base drum, loud & continuous, it frightened me & I broke out in a sweat. It seemed to subside when I sat up so I got up & spent the rest of the night in the armchair.
It gradually went away and this morning I'm fine, no other signs of anything.

What was this? I shall be apprehensive about putting my head on the pillow tonight now.

jem

[KARL]

Ask your GP who should refer you to a cardiologist - do not wait for or rely only on AB.

[LoftyLottie]

Are you worrying about anything at the moment? Could you have been having a nightmare which woke you up in a panic? The fact that it frightened you would add to it. No doubt Doc Sqad will come along with some advice, but try not to worry.

[carmalee]

poor you - no idea as have very limited medical knowledge - no doubt the experts will help you but just wanted to suggest maybe it was just 'one of those things' and you'll never have it again. stay well

[LoftyLottie]

KARL is probably right jem. You should see your GP, if only to put your mind at rest. However, I don't know that he will refer you to a cardiologist at this stage, but he will check you over and may do an ECG. It may never happen again.

[crisgal]

yes i've had this. very frightening. But for me it wasn't anything serious. So i would do as all have said and go and see the gp. they can do an ecg at the surgery.
And try not to worry! ♥

[Sqad]

jemisa...nothing life threatening comes to mind and seeing a GP on the strength of this one episode seems presumptuous. I would monitor the situation.

What medications are you on?

[tweenyb]

sounds like a problem with your blood pressure but get to the doctors today

[woofgang]

Jemisa how old are you? I get similar episodes as part of the post menopausal fun and games, they started in perimenopause and like an old and annoying friend are still with me.

[LoftyLottie]

That did occur to me too Woofie. All sorts of things can cause palpitations and I expect being frightened just added to it all. Although I think Sqad is right, a visit to the GP might put Jemisa's mind at rest.

[Jemisa]

Sqad, Yes I am on medication but I've been on it for years I don't think its that that is causing it. Usual diabetic stuff, Atenalol, Simvastatin.

Woof - I know what you mean Been there, done that, got the..........
I am now the proud owner of a bus pass.

jem

[Sqad]

jemisa.....thanks....my first post remains unamended.

[anneasquith]

how are you now jem?

[Jemisa]

anne - I'm ok I think. haven't had much energy today, can't be bothered with anything but I put that down to the unsettled night I've had & lack of sleep. Phoned the doc to get an appt but can't get one til Monday. I explained what had happened & was told if it happens again to go straight to A&E.
But I'm ok for the state I'm in. If things get worse - White roses & Freesia's please. tee-hee.

jem

[Brinjal]

Google a condition known as PAT i have this