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Hi all. So, I'm wondering/suspecting that I'm having some heart symptoms and would like feedback. Recently, my heart has been racing off and on and pounding throughout my body (like I can feel my heart pound through my whole body). It's done this before, but not as intensely or as frequently.
I also have occasional pain in that area. However, I have cystic breast tissue and fibromyalgia-like pain that gets really tender in that area. I don't know if it is my heart or cystic breast tissue/fibro-like pain. It isn't severe pain and it is sporadic.
I started Iv rocephin again recently and these symptoms seemed to have really increased after I started the rocephin again.
The other day, it felt like my heart was fluttering/vibrating every now and then, but then I wondered if maybe it was the breast muscle above it. I've never had whatever happened happen before. It was a very bizarre thing.
Today, I've had a really hard time catching my breath and have become short of breath really easily.
I don't know what to make of this. I'm 38 and all heart tests have been fine in the past.
Thoughts? Suggestions?
Thank you
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I'd suggest seeing your doctor about this. Even if it's nothing, better to be on the safe side with cardiovascular stuff.
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Im on rocephin too . I had chest pain before ...i think itnis actually in the sternum but they said my heartblock was normal as was my enlarged heart ... (inflamed ) the rocephin may be reducing inflammation or incysting lyme infected tissue ...
a cardio will gladly give echo and ekg unless valves are malfunctioning they will say its normal...a ll cardio would be cool...
are you on anything else ? Zith or clarithomycin?
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Thank you. Yes, I'm on Malarone, doxy and rifampin right now for Lyme and cos--all 2 times per day. I start artimisinim when it comes in the mail. I'm on meds for thyroid, allergies, tummy, anxiety, etc.
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quote:Originally posted by me: Thank you. Yes, I'm on Malarone, doxy and rifampin right now for Lyme and cos--all 2 times per day. I start artimisinim when it comes in the mail. I'm on meds for thyroid, allergies, tummy, anxiety, etc.
....and IV Rocephin now, too!
I don't want to alarm you any more than you are, but you are on a lot of meds. Perhaps check the interactions between all your meds and see if that causes any of the issues you are having.
Besides that possibility, I wonder if the addition of the IV Rocephin for the lyme is allowing the Babs to become the most dominant infection. Hopefully the Artemisinin will help this.
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Agree to let your LLMD know and see a cardiologist.
While some types of chest pain can be difficult to nail down, what you describe - racing, pounding - sounds like the heart.
It's not to say it's a huge problem - some types of palpitations aren't dangerous - but it does need to be checked out.
There is also a cool SmartPhone accessory called Alive Cor that you can use to take home EKGs. Not an substitute for seeing a cardiologist of course, but it may be a helpful adjunct.
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Thank you. I called my LLMD. He was great and talked to me for a few minutes right then. He wants me to see my PCP asap ( I assume bc I can get in there faster than a new cardiologist). I made an appointment w him Monday (PCP) and my LLMD got me in next week.
TNT, I know I'm on a lot of meds and I appreciate your kind candor. It is scary. I just can't really get off them right now. Sigh. I also think the Babs may be coming back. He changed me back to more of the Babs regimen when I talked to him this morning.
Thank you, ladies and gents.
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WpinVa- I'm downloading the app now. Thanks so much.
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