KEPT UTERUS - Ovaries removed: Heart Palpitations - What were yours like and any advice on getting through them

I had heart palpitations for many years, and never could pinpoint the cause; my doctors ordered every test in the book, but everything came back normal. My Eureka moment came about a year after my surgery, three weeks after I saw a daytime TV segment on food dyes, when I had heart palpitations from a new mutivitamin; I thought back to that segment, then I thought back to my pre-op anxiety attacks, to the night in the hospital after my surgery when I couldn't sleep because I was "bouncing off the walls," and to all the other times I'd had similar reactions, and recognized dyes as the common link. Since then, I've eliminated all dyes from my diet, medications and supplements, personal care products, and household products, and now, 3 years later, except for the occasional flutter when I'm overexcited, the palpitations have practically disappeared. Many forms of oral HRT contain dyes, so you might want to talk to your doctor about switching to a dye-free alternative. Best wishes for figuring this out soon, and for your continued recovery!

Thanks all! I'm trying to decide if I want to go to my doctor today so it's been on my mind. Like i said, I've already done the echo, the ekg, the blood tests and the 24 hour heart monitor and been cleared. So I'm not sure what my GP would do for me exactly today. But it's just bothering me that they've been on going for more than 24 hours. Thought I'd see if anyone had similar experiences.

Did those of you with beta blockers get them from your gp or from a cardiologist?

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Originally Posted by lighttech Did those of you with beta blockers get them from your gp or from a cardiologist?

I was already on blood pressure medication before surgery (I developed it in my early 20's, was 40 at time of surgery) so the doctors in the hospital switched me to the new medicine. I know there was a cardiologist reviewing my test results so I'm not sure who made the decision to switch the medicine. It has worked great, my blood pressure has never been better, surgery was a little over 2 years ago and I've stayed on it.

It doesn't help that now you're worried and it could be causing anxiety...it's good to know the test results have been fine so I wouldn't worry too much.

Did the doctor rule out Afib? You may want to ask about it.

I headed to the doc today as my palpitations hadn't quit. Figured I'd post what the doctor said... maybe it will help someone else later!

My heart rate spiked up to 112 while I was on the EKG. And they finally caught one of the palpitations while I was hooked up, so I'm glad i went!

Doc wants me to call my surgeon (my surgeon is also the gyn managing my HRT) and just let her know whats going on. But, the doc thinks that probably my body is just having a hard time recovering and adjusting to the fluctuations in estrogen and that things may balance out in a few weeks.

She's asked me to take my pulse from time to time and call in right away if it every spikes too high. And obviously I got the standard if you have these warning signs (dizziness, tight chest, etc.) go to the ER.

Still having a few palpitations this evening, but it seems to have calmed down a little - knock on wood. So hopefully I can tough this out for a few more weeks and then my heart will settle down.

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Originally Posted by UniqueLaugh It doesn't help that now you're worried and it could be causing anxiety...it's good to know the test results have been fine so I wouldn't worry too much. Did the doctor rule out Afib? You may want to ask about it.

Thanks. I'm trying not to worry. I know the anxiety can make it worse. Kind of a vicious cycle...

No one said they officially ruled out Afib, but the only thing that was mentioned after all of my tests was that I had a few premature atrial beats on the holter monitor. (I think they noticed 4 in the 24 hours... Of course the day I had the monitor on, I didn't have any palpitations... always the way things go...)

That's what I had while in the hospital then the tests showed it went away.

If it's Afib, I've been told it's the best one to have, that is possible! It's more annoying than anything. I haven't had any issues since with rapid heartbeat.

Our bodies have gone through heck, losing things we've had for our entire lives, it's just getting used to the new body.

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Originally Posted by lighttech Did those of you with beta blockers get them from your gp or from a cardiologist?

My GP prescribed the beta blockers after all the tests were done and everything. We check in every once in a while to see how things are going, but she tells me it’s okay to stay on them long term since I don’t have any adverse side effects (I’m taking the lowest dose), and they seem to help me a lot. I hope your discomfort resolves soon!

What the .. I’ve never had any issues. ECG done once a year with labs. In April came back premature atrial contractions....this is almost 4 months after op. Who knows could have been happening since. Now gotta wear a mobile monitor for 2 weeks. No sensations, no feelings myself....didn’t know. Seems no issues, then something, then nothing, on and on.....sounds from here that hormones, no ovaries, etc, could be the issue ?

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Originally Posted by LaurenN What the .. I’ve never had any issues. ECG done once a year with labs. In April came back premature atrial contractions....this is almost 4 months after op. Who knows could have been happening since. Now gotta wear a mobile monitor for 2 weeks. No sensations, no feelings myself....didn’t know. Seems no issues, then something, then nothing, on and on.....sounds from here that hormones, no ovaries, etc, could be the issue ?

Good luck with the monitor! I only had mine for 24hrs. But will be wearing one for longer if the palpitations don't resolve in a few weeks. The monitor wasn't bad! It's only about the size of a pager (am I dating myself using that reference? Lol). I was able to sleep and generally go about my day without too much trouble.
I hope you figure out what's going on and get some good results!

This is small....like the size of a cell phone nowadays. It’s available in Ontario, Dr orders it for either 14 or 28 days. They express mail it to you. Real time constant transmission, once done you package up and send back. Any issues during timeframe they contact you.