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What Causes Sudden Fatigue, Dizziness And Palpitations?

I have a cardiology appt Wednesday. Just had physical...all labs WNL. I am 30 lbs overweight but walk 3-4 days/week. Had an episode on Thursday. Felt fine, getting dressed and blow drying my hairwhen I felt sudden weakness, heart palpitations and lightheadedness. Resting 10 minutes, felt very anxious, went to my PCP hence all the labs, EKG and tests to r/o MI. What could have caused this type episode?
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

One possibility is heart rhythm disorders such as SVPT--Supraventricular paroxysmal tachycardia. You should check your pulse and EKG? Another possibility is MVP or mitral valve prolapse (common in 40% of people) --it can lead to similar symptoms. One way to abort these attacks is to pinch your nostrils and blow hard through your mouth. This is called Valsalva's manouevre. Alternately feel the carotid artery inside the sternocleido mastoid muscle in your neck--(any doctor can show you) on any one side of neck and gently massage. This will also abort the attack. But never do it on both sides simultaneously. Personally I do not think they are panic attacks considering your personality. And instead of Metoprolol, Verapamil SR or Propranolol twice a day will keep you under control. You can revert back.

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What Causes Sudden Fatigue, Dizziness And Palpitations?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. One possibility is heart rhythm disorders such as SVPT--Supraventricular paroxysmal tachycardia. You should check your pulse and EKG? Another possibility is MVP or mitral valve prolapse (common in 40% of people) --it can lead to similar symptoms. One way to abort these attacks is to pinch your nostrils and blow hard through your mouth. This is called Valsalva s manouevre. Alternately feel the carotid artery inside the sternocleido mastoid muscle in your neck--(any doctor can show you) on any one side of neck and gently massage. This will also abort the attack. But never do it on both sides simultaneously. Personally I do not think they are panic attacks considering your personality. And instead of Metoprolol, Verapamil SR or Propranolol twice a day will keep you under control. You can revert back. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.