Anyone get a racing heart when they have strong coffee? I

[applegrove]

just did. Really strange. I'm 57 and it has never happened before. Is it a regular thing? Is it dangerous? I don't have ca heart condition.

[Redleg]

1. Yes, but not often

I used to drink 2 double espressos every morning. I stopped not because of the jolt they gave me but because it was raising hell with my digestive system.

[applegrove]

4. Thanks.

[Jilly_in_VA]

2. I do not

but it happens regularly when I take Sudafed. Have you taken that or anything else like it? I wouldn't worry if it doesn't happen again, or if it went away on its own fairly quickly. (former cardiology nurse here)

[applegrove]

3. Thanks. No I don't take Sudafed or anything like it. Thanks.

[GenXer47]

5. yes absolutely

I did a stress test to rule out any heart issue. It was just the caffeine.
Be aware that caffeine can build up and accumulate in your system. It takes a week or so to really clear it out. Maybe take a break!

[applegrove]

8. Yes I did a stress test before Covid. I will relax. And maybe not have that second cup

of coffee. Thanks.

[skylucy]

6. I have anxiety issues that sometimes cause heart palpitations. I have been told by my

doctors to stay away from anything with caffeine.

[applegrove]

9. I made an extra strong cup of Coffee. Will stick to regular strength coffer

from here on in. Thanks.

[UTUSN]

7. Had a severe episode on extra caffeine soda. A doctor was freaked, wanting to send

me to ER. I refused. Connected the dots about the soda I'd never used before, drove home, took to bed, drank water, eventually subdued. Didn't know what I was doing but it worked out. The doc sounded like they were going to do open heart or something. The soda was delicious, never used it again.

[applegrove]

10. Yikes. Glad you were okay. Thanks for your input.

[lapfog_1]

11. get checked for WPW

also, and this sounds weird, run a sink of water, add some ice... and dunk your face in the ice water. The shock may "reset" your hear rate back to normal.

Wolfe-Parkinson-White syndrome is nothing to fool around with and can express itself later in life (you may have lived years with this heart defect and never have known it.

[applegrove]

12. I stopped the coffee. I just had it for less than a minute. I looked up

WPWS and will keep it in mind. Thank you.

[multigraincracker]

13. Make mine half and half.

One scoop of decaf with one regular. I sleep better at night.

[applegrove]

14. I have Constant Comment decaf tea for later in the evening.

[sakabatou]

15. I know my trainer does.

Not me, though, I'm in my mid-30s, so...

[applegrove]

16. So you can get away with lots of coffee. I remember in my mid forties when I

suddenly could not withstand cappuccino. It was not a racing heart but my stomach in that case.

[sakabatou]

17. Eh... I make my own coffee.

3 to four cups a day, spread out.

[Chainfire]

18. That is why I drink it!

[applegrove]

19. LOL!

[Mr.Bill]

20. Coffee affects me a lot.

One cup in the morning is my limit. I'm 69 and it's been that way my entire adult life. If I drink more it will not go well for the people around me.

[applegrove]

21. I think I will make one cup from hereonin.

[mn9driver]

22. As you get older, things like caffeine and alcohol will affect you differently.

In my 50’s I could drink coffee all day long. I’m in my 60’s now and 3 cups per day is the most I can drink without getting some irregular beats.

[applegrove]

23. Thanks. I feel confident I know how to stop it from happening again.

[Laffy Kat]

24. Yes, I get palpitations if I drink too much.

Doesn't stop me. If it bothers you, I would definitely cut back. Maybe talk to your care provider about it, especially if you haven't gone in a while?

[applegrove]

25. Thanks.

[Aristus]

26. Well, yeah.

What else would you drink coffee for?

[applegrove]

27. I don't care if it makes my hands shaky but I draw the line at my heart palpitating

in an unfamiliar way.