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    Heart beat feeling like it is pounding very hard...feeling and hearing each beat

    I've never thought about that. I haven't gotten good sleep like I used to and am lucky to get 8 hours a night. I wake up multiple times from my sleep most of the time unless I take something that relaxes me. Never mentioned anything to the doctor because last time I had sleep problems (8 years...
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    Heart beat feeling like it is pounding very hard...feeling and hearing each beat

    @CFS_for_19_years Thanks for the response. I have heard beta blockers can help with the heart-related issues I've been experiencing. My doctor and cardiologist have not mentioned them yet (they still think nothing's wrong). I am going to entertain the idea of taking atenolol. Hopefully I can...
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    Heart beat feeling like it is pounding very hard...feeling and hearing each beat

    Hi all, first post here. I have had the same symptoms of what some have posted here. For the past 5 weeks I have been dealing with heart issues. My main issues are a "heavy" heart beat that shakes me and is very noticeable and left-side chest pain (including left arm, shoulder, back and neck)...