Amit Chatterjee Amit Chatterjee Asked 5 months ago

How to stop thyroid palpitations?

I have hyperthyroidism, and lately, I've been experiencing a lot of heart palpitations. It feels like my heart is racing or fluttering, which is quite scary sometimes. How can I stop these thyroid palpitations?

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Priya Sharma Priya Sharma Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago
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Don't worry too much! 🌸 When my thyroid was high, I also had palpitations. Just sit down comfortably, drink some cold water, and practice slow deep breathing. It really helps calm the heart rate down! 😊

Ramanathan Iyer Ramanathan Iyer Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

I strictly avoid caffeine, dark chocolate, and heavy spices as they can easily trigger palpitations, especially if your thyroid levels are hyperactive. Stick to a simple, soothing vegetarian diet and green tea instead.

Amit Deshmukh Amit Deshmukh Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

My heart starts racing at 2 AM like I'm running a marathon while just lying in bed. Between thyroid issues and poor sleep, my body is perpetually confused. Cutting out late-night screen time has helped calm the nerves slightly.

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Consult a cardiologist

Karan Johar Karan Johar Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Sometimes my heart beats so fast I think it's cheering for an India-Pak match inside my chest! It's just the thyroid acting up, so sit back, relax, and let the doctor adjust your medication dose to quieten down the drums.

Anjali Patil Anjali Patil Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Drinking warm cup of herbal tea like chamomile or mint helps calm the nervous system naturally. However, please remember that palpitations can be serious; if you feel chest pain or shortness of breath, please visit a hospital emergency immediately.

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Sunil Gupta Sunil Gupta Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

No need to panic when palpitations happen. Just splash cold water on your face or do the Valsalva maneuver (breathing out strongly through your nose while keeping it pinched). It stimulates the vagus nerve and slows down the heart instantly.

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