Hi again
Agreed, they are uncomfortable, but it's just that. They have been and were terrifying when I first had them and I had to challenge my conceptions that they were limiting what I can do. But they should not affect your performance at anything.
I originally replied because at the moment mine are triggered by eating - so when I have a drink, snack or meal, I have them for the next couple of hours - maybe 10 or so per minute. Drives me crazy! Imagine that I eat 3 meals a day plus snacks in between then you can rest assured they are running pretty constantly. However I'm one of those people who can't go long between meals cos I get rather shaky, so I do need to keep eating for my energy levels.
Been to the gym this morning and they didn't even stop, so I just decided to pedal harder. I constantly have to prove to myself that they don't affect performance and I know this! It stops anxiety about the palpitations, but nothing stops them coming.
I am hoping and wondering if mine are triggered by perimenopause condition, as I have had blood tests to confirm this is my lifestage even though I am a bit young for it, and maybe they will go away one day.
I wouldn't wish them on anyone, all I hope is that I can encourage people to be powerful despite their palpitations! That's the best I can do.
I don't believe there's a cure that works for everyone, and certainly nothing has cured me. I know my triggers - when I don't eat shop-bought bread and cheap bakery products I am much relieved (which indicates it's something in these products that seems to make my digestive system play up and has a knock-on effect to my vagus nerve), so I think I will go down that route again, lay off sandwiches and eat different things. I don't know what's in it, but it doesn't agree. Likewise some wine can set me off a couple of hours after I've had a glass, so I don't bother.
Hope this helps
bead