Guest guest Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 Please help. I've been suffering from atrial ectopic beats while taking levothyroxiene treatment for hypothyroidism. I began suffering from insomnia and then shortly afterwards the ectopic beats began. I've been not taking thyroxiene treatment for a couple of months (under docs supervision) now but I am still suffering from ectopic beats. Is this normal? I feel things should be back to normal by now? Thanks Lilly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 Hi Lilly You do not say whether you have been referred to a heart specialist or not - nor do you say how old you are. You should ask your GP for a referral to be confident that this is the diagnosis. First, to reassure you, if you have been given a correct diagnosis, ectopic heartbeats are very common and usually normal and are often most noticeable when resting. They are not usually dangerous and don't damage the heart. They can be very disconcerting however but they do not mean there is anything seriously wrong with your heart. Everyone get them occasionally. Ectopic beats tend to be more frequent and more noticeable when you're stressed or worried. It is possible to find yourself in a bit of a vicious cycle with the ectopic beats adding to your anxiety and causing more palpitations. Any additional unpleasant stress is likely to add to your symptoms for the same reason. As you say you had these ectopic beats whilst taking Levothyroxine, and that you are still having these beats, it is unlikely to be related to this medication. However, artificial stimulants, such as tobacco and caffeine in drinks (tea, coffee and coke), can make any ectopic heartbeat smore frequent. So if you do take any of these, cuting them down and taking more physical exercise can help. Have you had an ECG during such an episode? Have you had a recent thyroid function test? if not, ask for a full test. Being hypERthyroid can be a cause of ectopic heart beats. You perhaps also need to consider whether you can lower your stress levels. IAre you, by nature, an 'anxious' person? Do read the information from The British Heart Foundation http://www.bhf.org.uk/living_with_heart_conditions/understanding_heart_conditions/types_of_heart_conditions/heart_rhythm_problems.aspx?gclid=CLiGzuSsjJMCFQkWQgodiUU2fg Luv - Sheila Please help. I've been suffering from atrial ectopic beats while taking levothyroxiene treatment for hypothyroidism. I began suffering from insomnia and then shortly afterwards the ectopic beats began. I've been not taking thyroxiene treatment for a couple of months (under docs supervision) now but I am still suffering from ectopic beats. Is this normal? I feel things should be back to normal by now? Thanks Lilly No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.7/1411 - Release Date: 02/05/2008 08:02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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