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[Pjb]

Hi I am a bit of a cardio junkie and do some kind of exercise daily. It is only for about 30/45 minutes each time. I am suffering badly at the moment with peri menopause mainly heart palpitations snd anxiety to the point I can’t drive just now. I am waiting on new hrt and hoping this helps, but was wandering if I’m exercising too much?

[CLKD]

Exercise - regular brisk walking will keep bones and heart healthy .  20 mins 3 times a week has been recommended but I think it's how a person feels B4 and after.  I know that I don't do enough so my stamina is not good.

What HRT did you try previously - [have you been here B4 ........ mayBe you told us then]  .  Which symptom would you like to ease?  Anxiety and palpitations could be caused by low oestrogen levels, I'm sure that someone will be along with advice.  What has been prescribed this time?

Some find that keeping a mood/food/symptom diary of use. 

[getting_old]

Are the symptoms worse after exercising?

[Taz2]

Exercise - regular brisk walking will keep bones and heart healthy .  20 mins 3 times a week

The recommended minimum is 150 minutes brisk walking per week so 30 minutes five days a week would help improve heart health. I'm 30 minutes short this week 

[CLKD]

Tnx I'm well short ..... that's given me a guide though Taz.  If it hurts, mayB don't do as much Pjb?

[SarahK50]

Exercise releases cortisol which means too much can have a detrimental effect on palpitations and anxiety. It takes a holistic approach of trial and error ti find the sweet spot. Maybe do weights and low impact instead of all cardio and see how that feels