racing heart?

KaeRit21 · Nov 5th, 2009, 20:27 PM

hey ladies, any of you had this feeling? couple of times tonight ive felt like my heart is going too fast and it seems to be worse when im lying down...its kinda followed by the feeling of a heavy or "dead" left arm. :S

any ideas??

xxx

FemmeEnceinte · Nov 5th, 2009, 20:43 PM

If your left arm feels numb at all, you need to get that seen to asap. I'd call NHS direct and see what they say, or try antenatal triage. They'll advise you on the best course of action.

Palpitations are common during pregnancy, but when it's starting to affect your left arm it's worth getting it checked out as soon as you can. Personally, I'd call now.

x

soozys1902 · Nov 5th, 2009, 20:48 PM

i agree, it would be something youd need seen too asap

hope everything goes well. keep us posted

soootired · Nov 6th, 2009, 01:04 AM

Hi, as said heart palpitations are common in pregnancy as well as an increase in normal heart rate of 10-15%, its normaly harmless and just all the extra blood pumping round. But some heart probs and heart arrythmias can also show up cos of the extra work and all the hormones so i would def go and get it checked asap especially if its affecting your arm. Hoping you already have, dont worry though :-) as its prob nothing.

Laurenj22 · Nov 6th, 2009, 04:57 AM

Hi

Hope your ok, I get this occasionally when I go to bed. It scared me the first time but I kept calm and it went as soon as it came.

I mentioned it to the midwife who said that it is common as long as it isn't all the time, she said to mention it to my normal midwife and made sure I had the emergency numbers just incase.

I think as the other ladies said it can be common but it's best to get checked out

xx

Nov 5th, 2009, 20:27 PM	#1
KaeRit21 Mum (Mom) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,701	racing heart? hey ladies, any of you had this feeling? couple of times tonight ive felt like my heart is going too fast and it seems to be worse when im lying down...its kinda followed by the feeling of a heavy or "dead" left arm. :S any ideas?? xxx

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FemmeEnceinte Mum (Mom) Inactive Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 5,903	If your left arm feels numb at all, you need to get that seen to asap. I'd call NHS direct and see what they say, or try antenatal triage. They'll advise you on the best course of action. Palpitations are common during pregnancy, but when it's starting to affect your left arm it's worth getting it checked out as soon as you can. Personally, I'd call now. x

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soozys1902 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NORTHERN IRELAND Posts: 384	i agree, it would be something youd need seen too asap hope everything goes well. keep us posted

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soootired Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,974	Hi, as said heart palpitations are common in pregnancy as well as an increase in normal heart rate of 10-15%, its normaly harmless and just all the extra blood pumping round. But some heart probs and heart arrythmias can also show up cos of the extra work and all the hormones so i would def go and get it checked asap especially if its affecting your arm. Hoping you already have, dont worry though :-) as its prob nothing.

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Nov 6th, 2009, 04:57 AM	#5
Laurenj22 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Teesside Posts: 949	Hi Hope your ok, I get this occasionally when I go to bed. It scared me the first time but I kept calm and it went as soon as it came. I mentioned it to the midwife who said that it is common as long as it isn't all the time, she said to mention it to my normal midwife and made sure I had the emergency numbers just incase. I think as the other ladies said it can be common but it's best to get checked out xx

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