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I was just wondering if anyone else experiences Tachycardia (very fast heart rate) with their Lyme. My heart rate goes to 140-150 when doing very moderate exercise (slow walk / bikeride, etc.)Scary symptom and just wondering if it was common with Lyme? Thanks
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Yup: it is actually my final remaining symptom. I have had it checked by numerous heart specialists: the consensus is that tachycardia is caused by infection and/or inflammation, and is not, in and of itself, harmful. It is indeed scary and a royal pain in my neck
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Yep- and I don't have to be doing any exercise. Sometimes when I am sitting on the couch it gets up to 150. It's craziness and pretty scary at times.
My heart rate along with other symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, and shooting pains sent me to the ER two weeks ago.
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I had this. Before I was diagnosed, when I was told it was all "stress" I noticed I had an abnormal heart rate. I used to exercise regularly and, after a 30 min cardio workout my heart rate would maybe be around 150. This is normal
In March, when I was crashing and finding what was wrong, I tried to exercise to relax..My pulse was 180 BPM after 2 minutes on the eliptical. I had to stop.
It's gone now
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This has always been a symptom for me. I had it with very little if any activity. Once I treated babesia the rapid heart rate, chest pain and pressure and shortness of breath improved.
It is sooo much better. Able to walk about 2 miles now and climb stairs without feeling like I might pass-out.
About one year ago I started taking a low dose beta blocker. I had refused to take it for the first 4 years that I was ill. I decided to give it a try. I has also provided some relief. You might want to consider that while you are treating even if you are only getting symptom relief while you treat the infection.
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If it is consistently high .. you NEED to get on meds to help that! See your GP or LLMD.
PS.. Make sure you get checked and/or treated for babesia.
Double PS.. Yes, I experienced tachycardia from Lyme and babesia.
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I had tachycardia and POTS from lyme and Babs-it was horrible. Gone now..I do yoga and walk 3 miles a few times a week!
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Marnie
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Yes, Mg helps - esp. IV (it was the only thing that brought my son's episode of tachycardia down), however from a practical standpoint, google these words:
tachycardia omega 3
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Yes, I developed a resting HR of 100-120 after 2 months of treatment. I'm also on a beta blocker, very low dose (1/4 of regular dose). It keeps my resting HR in the 80's. However, it does add more fatigue, which I hate.
Also, I've had 2 echocardiograms, which showed no abnormalities.
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MVP can and does happen. It is very much linked to low Mg levels.
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