homesick rae
I too have had "problems" with palpitations. They started many(!) years ago in my 50s. More recently (after 65) they became more frequent; quite often everyday and lasting for at least half an hour, rather disturbing to say the least. Doctor said no problem, it happens. I did have a cardiac catheritization test for unrelated symptoms, chest pains after initiation of exercise that would disappear if I kept going. Turns out that some extremely small arteries are constricted, but the rest of the hydraulics are in good shape (thank goodness). So no problems there. So I let it go for a couple of years until it was beginning to get a bit worried by them; they can escalate into panic attacks and even sensations of fainting.
Stress test fine. Doc says everything fine. BUT why the palpitations I ask; stress he says (didn't realize the wife was nagging that much).
Anyway, quite by accident I noticed that the palpitations were always more frequent if I didn't drink enough water. In addition, if I drank water at the onset of palpitations they would usually (not always) subside within maybe 20 mins. Doc says, yes that is possible. I thought he would think I was nuts if I mentioned it so was a bit surprised by the response. He prescribed beta blockers which so far have completely cured the palpitations. Now, I didn't particularly like some of the side effects and so cut down on the prescribed dosage to half his recommendation. Still some side effects, so cut down to a quarter. The palpitations returned, although very much reduced, so I increased it to 1/3. Result, no side effects and no palpitations. I don't think he was overly impressed with my experimentation but did agree with my findings! All I have to do now is reduce the stress level that I apparently have (not that I've noticed). Maybe need a new wife (or maybe none)?