Pounding heart

I had a little bit of an increase in BP after surgery as well. On and off through that afternoon. The nurse was a little worried that I was bleeding internally, but I didn't have any pain at that time. It probably is a combo a many things - hormones, anesthesia, pain. Who knows. I do hope you find your answers though. The lack of sleeping is really rough. I've been "drugging" myself with Tylenol PM or Benadryl these last couple nights so I could actually sleep and not be too overtired for work. I'm still tired, but I have been sleeping. Just don't let them brush you off! If it's bothering you, something isn't right. I really have an issue with dr.'s who brush off patients. I've been there, done that, and there really were problems. Keep pushing until you are feeling better.

Good luck!

I think you are right about the BP thing and a combo of things. The sleep thing is tough. I feel a little less tense today which is nice. I've been taking ambien everynight. Last night I got to sleep till 3am. I'm shooting for 4am toinght. I'm glad you got some sleep. I guess if we have to take something to help us sleep it's worth it. I don't function real well without it.

I will have to be assertive with the doctor cause your right they do just brush you off. I'm not that assertive but I'm going to learn. I have to be my own advacate, no one else will. Thanks for being there and listening. I appreciate it. I hope you get the help you need with your heart and other things you are dealing with. A big hug to you.

Blessings,
Kathy

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Originally Posted by Humming Bird Have any of you have a pounding heart while resting. I guess that is when I notice it the most. It feels like a heavy pounding heart beat and the beats per minute is normal. They did an ekg on me a few weeks back after surgery because of the unexplained high blood pressure. My heart is fine. But since surgery my heart pounds a lot more. Maybe it's due to stress or hormonal issues. Anyone have this happen to them?

Hi...I have the same thing happen to me..I had a TAH and have one ovary. I googled hot flash and found out that a rapid heart rate is common in women who have hormonal changes. My heart speads up rate before a hot flash...I forget what the part of the body it is a gland I think. But for some reason our bodies think that there is something bad in our system so the body starts to raise its in turnal temp ( like when kids get sick and run a fever) and that in turn causes the heart to race...My heart will slow down after the hot flash is over....hope this helps...

Hey keknabb, thanks for that info. that makes a lot of sence. Maybe when the hormones get balenced better the heart pounding will be better and maybe stop. Our bodies are going through a lot of changes. I appreciate you sharing that. Thanks so much! Kathy

I seem to alway hear my heart beat/pulse in my left ear. MOre so when I'm laying down. Don't know why. Luckily ,its constant.

Icre8art,

I'm sorry your having this problem too. I beginning to think my anxiety is definitly adding to mine. I had a bit of a panic attack last night due to lack of sleep and changing the dosage of my hormones and boy that did a number on my heart. After taking xanax and then later ambien I got 7 hrs sleep and feel way better this morning. I always feel my heart beating while I'm laying. I hope you can figure out what is causing yours. Your right luckily it is constant. Mine skips a bit occ. not too often. Kathy