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What Causes Palpitations In Supine Position With Swelling In Knees?

I am 70 year old female. Still working as Exec Director of a community development non- profit. My heart start beating (palpitations) really strong. feel it most whem im lying down or watching tv. wa told it was stress- but im on vacation right now and am feeling it every tme i lie down. any other thoughts other than stress??? any tests i should have doctor run oh also in case connected both knees are now swollen- going to therapy friay thanks
Fri, 27 Mar 2015
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Welcome to the HCM,
Dear joint inflamation (swelling in knees) could be because of arthritis,and for that starting yoga and loosing weight can be helpfull with NSAIDS medicines after discussing with your treating doctor.For palpitation you must get done first an ECG your blood pressure to rule out the cause of palpitation or any change in heart rythym so can be treated accordingly by a cardiologist.Also it could be side effect of some medicines ,if you are taking any?
I would suggest you that get checked by a nearby physician and get examined thoroughly ,and discuss further.
Regards,
Dr.Maheshwari
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What Causes Palpitations In Supine Position With Swelling In Knees?

Hello, Welcome to the HCM, Dear joint inflamation (swelling in knees) could be because of arthritis,and for that starting yoga and loosing weight can be helpfull with NSAIDS medicines after discussing with your treating doctor.For palpitation you must get done first an ECG your blood pressure to rule out the cause of palpitation or any change in heart rythym so can be treated accordingly by a cardiologist.Also it could be side effect of some medicines ,if you are taking any? I would suggest you that get checked by a nearby physician and get examined thoroughly ,and discuss further. Regards, Dr.Maheshwari