Many of you know I’ve been doing more cycling in the last few months and generally getting fitter. Even though I say so myself, I’m not in bad shape for someone who’s 57 next month! Monday 30 May by the way, hint, hint! Anyway, back to my main point, I definitely feel the benefit of more exercise. But a few weeks ago I started getting mild palpitations and occasionally periods when my heart was missing every 5th or 6th beat, a little scary when it happens! So today I went for a routine ECG at Glenfield Hospital, and they let me out (to cycle home) so it can’t be too bad. Because I’m not getting any pain (or any other associated symptoms) my doctor feels probably my heart adjusting as it gets stronger, and (happily) I haven’t had any hint of it for a few days now – but better to be on the safe side! I get the full results in seven to ten days. Incidentally, Glenfield Hospital has a top class heart unit, but (ironically) the shop was full of chocolates and crisps!
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