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24 yrs old, female and on Azithromycin and Mepron for babesia for the last 6 weeks.
Racing heart was one of the first things to show up in me a couple of weeks after a rash.
I just got home from a stress test where I was only able to stay on for 7 minutes. As soon as I got to the jogging part I had to stop. Doc said it showed abnormal when I started running and went back to normal a few minutes after stopping.
Echo is fine. He knows I am in Lyme treatment, and when I asked him if it could be related, he, of course, says no.
However I know better. Anyone here have abnormal test and know what was causing it? Anyone's abnormal test got back to normal after treatment?
I'd really like to hear this is nothing to worry about.
Thanks!
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I forgot to add that my blood pressure was fine during the test. Never got above 125/90.
Also, can this just mean exercise intolerance? But really, what does that even mean.
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- It means that most doctors are not aware of how lyme affects the heart, or how lyme treatment can.
First, anyone with an acute infection should not engage in aerobic exercise, even with a stress test. See the detail in the cardiac thread below about aerobics can do to the heart during active infection.
Fortunately, your body told you to stop when you picked up the speed.
What does your LLMD say about this?
Your LLMD may want to pursue this, but this time with a LL cardiologist.
I've never met any regular doctor who understands exercise intolerance or the serious nature of that. However, SOME experienced LLMDs understand. Not all, but some.
If you have exercise intolerance, be sure you find a LL doctor who thoroughly understands the complexity of that - and is also well versed in adrenal support.
The Cardiac Thread below details that - and what can help.
What is your MAGNESIUM dose? What kind? Detail in thread below.
If you had this test mainly for a racing heart, lyme can do that and magnesium is the #1 helper, for starts. Hawthorn and Fish Oil are also helpful to the heart.
There are some links here that may be of interest:
Topic: To everyone with CARDIAC symptoms please read!
Includes:
some Cardiac explanations & support
Dr. B's exercise and PT Rehab guidelines,
The article: "when exercise doesn't work out" (and what we can do about that)
MITOCHONDRIA, MYELIN & ADRENAL SUPPORT -
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- Check all your RX, read the fine print on the side-effects segments for the manufacturer's page for each Rx you take.
If any cause long or short QT rhymthm changes, that can affect the heart rate.
You can also cross search through Google with:
Rx name; QT
start with: Azithromycin, QT
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I assume they've screened you for any stimulants such as caffeine, meds or supplements that might "wire" you . . .
. . . and you've not recently had dental work (as some numbing agents contain epinephrine and that can cause a racing heart, especially for lyme patients).
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The racing heart can be from the toxicity of lyme. Liver support can also help.
But, be sure your diet does not contain even a trace of excitotoxins - they can cause a racing heart, for sure.
You might want to look at labels for everything you consume, even toothpaste. Fluoride in toothpaste can cause the heart to race.
I take between 250-400 of Magnesium Taurate a day. I know I probably need more. Especially since I suffer greatly form nerve pain. I can never get passed the stomach troubles with it.
My LLMD has mentioned several times that Lyme can causes the racing heart, so I asked for a cardio doc. This guy seems to know at least a little bit about Lyme. He did tell me he saw no evidence of Lyme damage on the EKG.
So why the abnormal stress test?
Not been checked for things that would "wire" me, though I don't drink any caffeine and very rarely eat chocolate. (don't like it, I know, weird)
I'm gluten and dairy free, though I feel toxic a lot of the time. Can't quite describe it.
Thanks for the links Keebler, I'm looking at them now.
I know about the QT issues with Zith, but haven't noticed anything different than what I've been dealing with other meds- other than an apparent abnormal stress test. My cardiologist knows I am on it, and even took me off a previous pain killer (Voltaren) because it can cause hypertension.
Something has been at the back of my mind- can nerve problems cause this? Feel like I'm constantly dealing with head zaps, or racing heart, lots of times with stomach pain. Plus, I can't lay on my stomach without pressure in my head and ears going insane and my hearing being muffled. It's fine in any other position.
About the Magnesium... how much is enough for everyone?
I'm guessing this is a very typical Lyme sufferer problem, the abnormal stress test? ? I just don't want to miss something.
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Well your going to have to ask the doctor who ordered the test as to what the abnormal results are. I mean are we talking abnormal ekg, valve, etc. Or wait until the final report and fill out a release form and obtain your medical test record to get an answer.
You can wait to your follow up with the doctor who ordered the test to find out also.
But I do believe if it was really serious you would have been admitted somewhere.
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- As Big Stan says, it does depend on what the "abnormal" means.
I thought it was because you had to stop, you just could not continue and that was deemed "abnormal" -- but Big Stan's comment made me rethink that. I might have made an assumption since you did not then say anything else about it.
Wow! I'm impressed that you are so on board with a lot of this already.
I can't answer all your question - just have to stop for now - others will be along.
But, yes, it's very typical for lyme patients to have the kind of stuff that you describe.
I failed a stress test, too. I passed out. Of course, they were all shocked and told me to just get out of there.
At that time, I had the label of "CFS" and no doctor thought very kindly of that.
As far as I'm concerned, I would not worry about your test.
I wish we all had better experts but we just don't. Of course, talk to your LLMD about it and if other diagnostics might be in order - if they are NOT taxing to you in any way.
- but, really, a body with lyme is just not the same as a body without it - even during treatment.
We do the best we can with the knowledge and support measures that we do have - & try to have some fun along the way.
In the CARDIAC thread, you will see articles from CHENEY and LERNER. They have more sophisticated tests. That stuff is years old by now, but search out their very own web sites, Google them and see their current work.
They know far more about the cardiac system for those with chronic illness, even if they are not exactly lyme literate (or they may be by now).
See who they may suggest near you. -
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