Re: Tachycardia... A Symptom of Liver Disease or From Medications?

[Guest guest]

> I am a relative newbie on the medications. Recently I have been

> experiencing extended bouts of Tachycardia (heart rate over 100

beats

> per minute).

Dear ,

Although I don't have any experience with Tachycardia, I have

been diagnosed with another heart condition, Atrial Fibrillation.

Although it was discovered by my internist, the real diagnosis came

from wearing a heart monitor which was ordered by a cardiologist. In

my case, the Atrial Fibrillation is now totally controlled by

medication. We know that it had nothing to do with my AIH, because I

was in remission at the time and not taking either Prednisone or

Imuran.

I encourage you to see your G.P. and to follow up. I've had no

side effects from my medication, and I can still take the liver

medications that are needed. I hope your doctor is able to find the

cause and give you treatment that will control your Tachycardia. My

prayers are with you.

Sharon

[Guest guest]

.... It seems like it could be the meds. are you taking any

others that might affect them? Heart problems sometimes go with liver

problems.. I remember reading in some of my research but I can't

remember the exact connection . i'll see what I can find... It strikes a

bell somehow.

The drop off in meds shouldn't cause problems if you've been on them a

short time.

love jerry

[Guest guest]

>

> From: " <michelle-mk@...> " <michelle-mk@...>

> Date: Sat 28/Dec/2002 14:35 GMT

>

> Subject: [ ] Tachycardia... A Symptom of Liver Disease or From

Medications?

>

> I am a relative newbie on the medications. Recently I have been

> experiencing extended bouts of Tachycardia (heart rate over 100 beats

> per minute). Usually this happens when I haven't gotten enough sleep

> or am exceptionally stressed. It usually comes on after lunch and

> does not go away until I go to sleep and wake back up in the

> morning. At 10pm last night my heart rate was still over 100 bpm.

>

> My GI took me off the Immuran because he thought that might have been

> causing this. He does not think the Prednisone would cause this but

> has backed me down from 20mg to 10mg (Should you do this much of a

> jump back?). GI suggested I go to my Primary Care Physician because

> I might have an underlying cardiac problem. I am scheduled to go see

> my Primary Care Physician next Friday. Don't think at 34 I should be

> exhibiting cardiac problems though.

>

> My question, has anyone had this happen. I have been doing some

> internet research and you can have Tachycardia in end-stage liver

> disease, but I am nowhere near there. I think it has to be

> attributed somehow, either by the disease itself or the medications

> as I have never had this happen before I started taking the

> medications. I am not one to run off to the ER when stuff like this

> happens, but I think if it happens again I will, just to figure out

> what in the world is causing it. I can't imagine a sustained heart

> rate over 100 bpm for 9+ hours can be good for you. Any thoughts?

>

> Hope all have had a blessed Christmas.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

,

Although my mom is much older, she has had tachycardia, and related cardiac

issues for several months, the worst during her main ascities issue. She is

not on any meds other than a diuretic, but stress is also a major issue with

her. I concur with your doc re seeing a cardiologist to assess the issue

better. So many things can change how the heart reacts, and sometimes an

underlying subclinical problem can be made worse by the changes in the liver

and blood flow throughout the organs. Hopefully it is just stress

associated anxiety tachycardia, but the ultrasound, ECG, and possibly a

halter monitor will define it best, and provide not only peace of mind for

you, but if necessary give treatment before a major issue pops up.

The tests are very easy, but if you stress easily like my mom, and imagine

the worst (she did un-neccesarily), bring someone who is very calming with

you and that may help.

Hope this info helps,

Kat

[ ] Tachycardia... A Symptom of Liver Disease or From

Medications?

> I am a relative newbie on the medications. Recently I have been

> experiencing extended bouts of Tachycardia (heart rate over 100 beats

> per minute). Usually this happens when I haven't gotten enough sleep

> or am exceptionally stressed. It usually comes on after lunch and

> does not go away until I go to sleep and wake back up in the

> morning. At 10pm last night my heart rate was still over 100 bpm.

>

> My GI took me off the Immuran because he thought that might have been

> causing this. He does not think the Prednisone would cause this but

> has backed me down from 20mg to 10mg (Should you do this much of a

> jump back?). GI suggested I go to my Primary Care Physician because

> I might have an underlying cardiac problem. I am scheduled to go see

> my Primary Care Physician next Friday. Don't think at 34 I should be

> exhibiting cardiac problems though.

>

> My question, has anyone had this happen. I have been doing some

> internet research and you can have Tachycardia in end-stage liver

> disease, but I am nowhere near there. I think it has to be

> attributed somehow, either by the disease itself or the medications

> as I have never had this happen before I started taking the

> medications. I am not one to run off to the ER when stuff like this

> happens, but I think if it happens again I will, just to figure out

> what in the world is causing it. I can't imagine a sustained heart

> rate over 100 bpm for 9+ hours can be good for you. Any thoughts?

>

> Hope all have had a blessed Christmas.

>

>

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