hi I wanted to know I started working night shifts about a week ago and right now I get really dizzy and light headed, my heart beats really hard and fast out of nowhere and this has been going on for some time. I also get weird floating feelings around my body moving up and down. and heart palpitations, my chest does not hurt but i have weird feelings around it. i can feel my heart pumping and see my T-shirt moving when its beating fast.. please help? sometimes I can t breathe properly to it gets really heavy
Hello and thanks for writing. I can understand your concern and would try to help you in the best possible way. You heart palpitations could be related to a combined effect of lack of sleep, excessive coffee intake or smoking to keep you awake i at night or any medication you may be taking. I suggest you consult a doctor and get a baseline cardiac evaluation with an ECG or ambulatory hotter study to rule out any cardiac arrhythmia. In the meanwhile you may decrease your coffee intake and smoking and try to change your shift as it may help with your palpitations.