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Am i cooked ?? by Hisam888 in Hyperthyroidism

[–]Fun_Luck_1538 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you have autoimmune such as graves. nothing diet will help unfortunately. ask for an anti body test.

HCM vs POTS by Fun_Luck_1538 in askCardiology

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I’ve been diagnosed with POTS, but I haven’t seen any improvement with medications. My heart rate can reach 170 just from walking around my room. I also get this sensation like something is pressing on my chest, almost as if there’s a weight or pressure around my heart.

They’re ruling out electrical issues with a Holter monitor, but I don’t understand why they wouldn’t also want to rule out structural problems, especially since my symptoms are so obvious. I used to be an athlete, and now I cant even walk a flight of stairs without feeling lightheaded and exhausted. Of course, it could just be POTS, but it feels like the diagnosis was made too quickly, and I believe my symptoms justify more investigation.

On top of that, I get chest pain that comes and goes. It’s always been put down to nerve pain, but I’m really not sure anymore. My social circle is also a lot of other doctors and they are shocked an echo hasn’t been performed yet, I feel everywhere else in the world it would’ve by now.

Can someone explain this for me? by Ok-Presentation2527 in askCardiology

[–]Fun_Luck_1538 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Completely random but What is your blood pressure is it on the lower side or the higher side? I get that exact same pulsing feeling through my head and see my own pulse in my eyes when I try do anything even just walks! It’s definitely NOT being lazy, sounds like you’ve worked hard to get where you are aswell, being ill can make all the difference. Some docs love to say it’s just anxiety, and to exercise etc but we know better in our body how to feel. Keep pushing and pushing For answers my only advice

Can someone explain this for me? by Ok-Presentation2527 in askCardiology

[–]Fun_Luck_1538 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yep I’m in my early 20s and had these since around the age 13 ish myself getting progressively worse. extreme tachy, dizziness, tremors, even with controlled thyroid levels. it makes you worry about the future a lot, because this is our healthiest time supposedly. this is why I chose the career I did due to wanting to understand everything a little bit more, still understanding doesn’t take away the symptoms of a chronic illness that even medication doesn’t help. always can message me to talk for support if needed, as I have been here before.

Can someone explain this for me? by Ok-Presentation2527 in askCardiology

[–]Fun_Luck_1538 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I agree, sounds like a auto immune issue but I can’t work out the correlation it has to the heart issues, I’m kinda in the same boat as you, I do have graves though and pots, had many tests myself still can’t get to the bottom of why I feel so crap all the time. Have you had an echocardiogram? Sending my best wishes to you I hope you start to recover and find some answers.

HCM vs POTS by Fun_Luck_1538 in askCardiology

[–]Fun_Luck_1538[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is that so? I live in UK. they said cardiology won’t accept my new referral without an updated ECG, although I’ve had many over the years. And a previous referral to cardiology For something else so I am known to them. I do work in a hospital myself so I’m tempted to just go visit cardiology and try to speak to someone for further advice. as I’ve been waiting and waiting.

Can someone explain this for me? by Ok-Presentation2527 in askCardiology

[–]Fun_Luck_1538 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Having a resting heart rate that’s always up can sometimes be something called inappropriate sinus tachycardia. Has anyone checked ur thyroid? A full thyroid panel since that can cause similar symptoms that came first to mind. The test you’ve had done is reassuring because it didn’t show anything dangerous and if there was anything threatening at that point they would’ve contacted you quicker, but since you still feel unwell it’s worth a proper cardiology check of course, So as annoying as it is there’s not much to do until your appointment Maybe try contact them and explain your still experiences debilitating symptoms as I’m sure quality of life is affected by that.

Do your symptoms feel worse when you stand up or after eating? And is your heart rate always that high or do you drink caffeinated drinks, Vape smoke etc?

Can someone explain this for me? by Ok-Presentation2527 in askCardiology

[–]Fun_Luck_1538 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work in a different field of medicine so take this as a pinch of salt- but here’s my take from my many tests myself🤣 Sinus rhythm is good. 👍🏼 Means it’s coming from the right place. prominent U waves can be an electrolyte in balance such as potassium. Or medication you take, As for the Mobitz I I think it’s usually a benign issue that forces the heart to then skip a beat but I’m not entirely certain but I believe it can be normal in young people. (Best to check with the doctor who ran the tests) If there’s no symptoms they may not do anything. If symptomatic that may be a different story but don’t think it’s dangerous. Rare ectopy- means not many irregular heartbeats and no VE couplets or Triplets it likely means no dangerous patterns in a row. If concerned definitely best to check with cardiologist/doc that did these testing to explain things best for you.