Guest guest Posted February 1, 2006 Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 Hi Tina: I, also, have been having periods of intermittent palpitations. I DID get my palpitations checked out but my heart decided to " behave " while I was having an EKG. I was told that if it continued, that wearing a Holter Monitor for 24 - 48 hours would be the next step. This device records on a strip inside the monitor what your heart has been doing continuously for a set time period ie 24/48 hours. A technician later " reads " the strip looking for abnormalities and then reports the findings to your doc. There are also " event " monitors which you can attach to your chest to record what is happening when you are having palpitations. I also have MVP (mitral valve prolapse) which I understand to be very common in the female population. Most people never have any symptoms and never know they have it. Many times this can be picked up when your doc listens to you with his stethescope. He might hear a particular type of sound or murmur that alerts him to this mostly benign condition. Other times it is picked up on an echocardiogram. I have a murmur that can only be heard when I am lying flat. I also seem to have more palpitations when I am lying flat. I would say to get a check up- especially since you have had problems in the past- and don't be surprised if you have to wear a monitor to " catch " what is going on. My doctor also checked my potassium, magnesium etc as Rich was discussing. I know from my own experience that having palpitations can be pretty scary. I hope you feel better soon. Best Regards, Teena On Wed, 01 Feb 2006 02:28:09 -0000 " tli10022 " <tli10022@...> writes: > Greatly appreciate your advice: > > For the past several months, I have developed episodes of > strange " palpitation? " - heart stops beating and floats for less > than one minute, then resume beating. It can happen any time of the > > day, sometimes several times in a short period of time, usually in > lying down position. > > Last night and early this morning, I was awaken by the episodes, and > > tried to feel the pulse on wrists - no beats until it passed. > > In early years of CFS, I had voilent, super-fast palpitations. This > > is different, it floats with tremors. > > Is this common in CFS? (lab tests usually weren't opportune enough > to catch the episodes) What is it and possible causes? Anything to > > worry about? > > Just saw my doctor last week, don't think I am able to go as of > yet. Thanks! > > Tina > > > > > > This list is intended for patients to share personal experiences > with each other, not to give medical advice. If you are interested > in any treatment discussed here, please consult your doctor. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2006 Report Share Posted February 2, 2006 Teena, , Rich, Sheri, Mel and MJH (Real name?): Thank you so much for your kind advice. I will follow up with my doctors accordingly. Regards. Tina > > Hi Tina: > > I, also, have been having periods of intermittent palpitations. I DID get > my palpitations checked out but my heart decided to " behave " while I was > having an EKG. I was told that if it continued, that wearing a Holter > Monitor for 24 - 48 hours would be the next step. This device records on > a strip inside the monitor what your heart has been doing continuously > for a set time period ie 24/48 hours. A technician later " reads " the > strip looking for abnormalities and then reports the findings to your > doc. There are also " event " monitors which you can attach to your chest > to record what is happening when you are having palpitations. > > I also have MVP (mitral valve prolapse) which I understand to be very > common in the female population. Most people never have any symptoms and > never know they have it. Many times this can be picked up when your doc > listens to you with his stethescope. He might hear a particular type of > sound or murmur that alerts him to this mostly benign condition. Other > times it is picked up on an echocardiogram. I have a murmur that can only > be heard when I am lying flat. I also seem to have more palpitations when > I am lying flat. > > I would say to get a check up- especially since you have had problems in > the past- and don't be surprised if you have to wear a monitor to " catch " > what is going on. My doctor also checked my potassium, magnesium etc as > Rich was discussing. I know from my own experience that having > palpitations can be pretty scary. I hope you feel better soon. > > Best Regards, > Teena > > > > > > > > > > On Wed, 01 Feb 2006 02:28:09 -0000 " tli10022 " <tli10022@...> > writes: > > Greatly appreciate your advice: > > > > For the past several months, I have developed episodes of > > strange " palpitation? " - heart stops beating and floats for less > > than one minute, then resume beating. It can happen any time of the > > > > day, sometimes several times in a short period of time, usually in > > lying down position. > > > > Last night and early this morning, I was awaken by the episodes, and > > > > tried to feel the pulse on wrists - no beats until it passed. > > > > In early years of CFS, I had voilent, super-fast palpitations. This > > > > is different, it floats with tremors. > > > > Is this common in CFS? (lab tests usually weren't opportune enough > > to catch the episodes) What is it and possible causes? Anything to > > > > worry about? > > > > Just saw my doctor last week, don't think I am able to go as of > > yet. Thanks! > > > > Tina > > > > > > > > > > > > This list is intended for patients to share personal experiences > > with each other, not to give medical advice. If you are interested > > in any treatment discussed here, please consult your doctor. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 Hi, all, l was diagnosed with profound hypothyroidism 2 years ago and l am worse now then when l was first diagnosed. l have been told it will be another year before l feel well. l had an EEG today and it shows that l now have heart problems. The doctor has given me a spray, for under the tongue and soluble aspirin 75mg. l explained to the Dr that l have a stomach problem and can't take even paracetamol without lining my stomach with Ranitidine. the Dr reply was, " try " l'm not prepared to have stomach problems on top of everything else. So can anyone suggest an alterntive to Aspirin for thinning the blood that l can buy over the counter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Hi Ruby, I'm trying to remember what it was I was told to take as I have the same problem as you and I'm sure it was White Bark from the health shop, but I'm sure someone will be along to correct me if I am wrong. I did take this instead and it didn't cause any problems. Luv Dee > > Hi, all, > l was diagnosed with profound hypothyroidism 2 years ago and l am worse > now then when l was first diagnosed. l have been told it will be > another year before l feel well. > l had an EEG today and it shows that l now have heart problems. The > doctor has given me a spray, for under the tongue and soluble aspirin > 75mg. l explained to the Dr that l have a stomach problem and can't > take even paracetamol without lining my stomach with Ranitidine. the Dr > reply was, " try " l'm not prepared to have stomach problems on top of > everything else. So can anyone suggest an alterntive to Aspirin for > thinning the blood that l can buy over the counter? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Hi Ruby I am absolutely appalled that your GP should insist that you take Aspirin after you told him of the problems you have taking such a medication. I would write to the practice manager and complain that this doctor could possibly be giving you incorrect medication that would cause you ill health. I would ask at your local pharmacy what they would recommend under the circumstances and also as Dee says, have a word at your local Health Food Store. Do you have low Adrenal Reserve? Do you suffer with Candida Albicans? Do you have low Ferritin (stored iron)? Do you have low Vitamin D? Do you have amalgam fillings and suffer mercury poisoning? Do you have a conversion problem where you are unable to convert the inactive thyroxine (T4) into the active triiodothyronine (T3)? Any of these associated conditions with hypothyroidism can stop your thyroxine from being absorbed by your body. Go to www.tpa-uk.org.uk and click on 'Hypothyroidism' and then click on 'Associated Conditions' and read about these. Read also about the mercury/thyroid connection and the low Vitamin D connection in the right hand column of our website too. You have probably developed a heart condition through not being diagnosed sooner and not being put on the right dose of thyroid hormone replacement. Can you post your last thyroid function tests together with the reference range for each test - and have you been tested to see if you have antibodies to your thyroid? Have you asked for a referral to an endocrinologist of your choice to find out why you are feeling worse now than when you were first diagnosed. Your GP is obviously not handling your medication correctly - especially as he says it will be another year for you to feel well - you have already had two years of not feeling well - why does he expect it to take so long? Luv - Sheila Heart problem Hi, all,l was diagnosed with profound hypothyroidism 2 years ago and l am worse now then when l was first diagnosed. l have been told it will be another year before l feel well.l had an EEG today and it shows that l now have heart problems. The doctor has given me a spray, for under the tongue and soluble aspirin 75mg. l explained to the Dr that l have a stomach problem and can't take even paracetamol without lining my stomach with Ranitidine. the Dr reply was, "try" l'm not prepared to have stomach problems on top of everything else. So can anyone suggest an alterntive to Aspirin for thinning the blood that l can buy over the counter? No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.16/1428 - Release Date: 12/05/2008 07:44 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 > > Hi Ruby > > I am absolutely appalled that your GP should insist that you take Aspirin after you told him of the problems you have taking such a medication. I would write to the practice manager and complain that this doctor could possibly be giving you incorrect medication that would cause you ill health. I would ask at your local pharmacy what they would recommend under the circumstances and also as Dee says, have a word at your local Health Food Store. > > Do you have low Adrenal Reserve? > Do you suffer with Candida Albicans? > Do you have low Ferritin (stored iron)? > Do you have low Vitamin D? > Do you have amalgam fillings and suffer mercury poisoning? > Do you have a conversion problem where you are unable to convert the inactive thyroxine (T4) into the active triiodothyronine (T3)? > > Any of these associated conditions with hypothyroidism can stop your thyroxine from being absorbed by your body. > > Go to www.tpa-uk.org.uk and click on 'Hypothyroidism' and then click on 'Associated Conditions' and read about these. Read also about the mercury/thyroid connection and the low Vitamin D connection in the right hand column of our website too. > > You have probably developed a heart condition through not being diagnosed sooner and not being put on the right dose of thyroid hormone replacement. > > Can you post your last thyroid function tests together with the reference range for each test - and have you been tested to see if you have antibodies to your thyroid? Have you asked for a referral to an endocrinologist of your choice to find out why you are feeling worse now than when you were first diagnosed. Your GP is obviously not handling your medication correctly - especially as he says it will be another year for you to feel well - you have already had two years of not feeling well - why does he expect it to take so long? > > Luv - Sheila > > Heart problem > > >Hi sheila, l have just come out of hosp, they thought l was having a heart attack, but l wasn't, thank goodness. l am seeing the lovely Endo, Mr Macleod in Exeter.( Who sent you that lovely reply ) l only saw him last Fri for the second time, and he is doing 3 tests for adrenals. Urine, the 4 (?) hourly blood test and the usual blood test, even though he does'nt think l have adrenal problems, he is prepared to put my mind at rest. l will reply fully when l feel a bit more with it. Thankyou, l appreciate your reply. Ruby > > > > > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG. > Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.16/1428 - Release Date: 12/05/2008 07:44 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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