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Re: Has anyone had heart palpitations? YESFrom: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)Mon Jul 17 12:39:17 2006
At Mon, 17 Jul 2006, Rosey wrote: Until recently I thought a lot of what I suffered every month was just me over-reacting,but it has been increasingly getting worse.
>>>>
Rosey, it's not uncommon to feel like you've been over-reacting when
your body is doing things you don't understand or think perhaps may be
indicating something serious. Many people find a sense of relief just
being diagnosed even if the prognosis of the diagnosis isn't so good.
Just knowing what's happening makes a difference.
>>>> I told her of the severe pain I suffer every first couple of days of my periods (plus all the other nasties I experience during that time), and also what happens between periods. She listened...nodded...then after much questioning stated that its possible I may have endo. And my reaction was...What's that? I had never heard of it before so I asked her to explain. She told me the basics and I was like 'Well that doesn't sound very nice' but wasn't that worried because she didn't make it out as a big deal (almost uncaring actually).
>>>>
This is something that patients and doctors need to remember - to the
patient the illness is everything - to the doctor it's just one more
thing and that can translate as being uncaring or unsympathetic. To the
doctor, this really isn't a big deal - to you it is.
>>>> Her solution? Prescribed me with some ibuprofen (as this means I can get it alot cheaper than over the counter at stores) and sent me on my way.
>>>>
Ibuprofen is a good starting place for pain relief as it also has
anti-inflammatory properties and is pretty well tolerated. If it
doesn't handle your pain then it will help you and your doctor work
together if you can keep a diary of your pain. Proper pain management
means finding the right combination of therapies for YOU and that means
patience and careful monitoring of what works what doesn't and when. You
may need a combination of things - ibuprofen may well help you perfectly
well day to day but during that one bad week you may need something
stronger or just a different compound altogether.
>>>> But upon reading up about it all when I got home, I have become increasingly concerned and also much more curious. Would this explain my constant tiredness? My depression? (Doctor had also diagnosed me with slight depression the visit before but didn't want to medicate). The questions are endless!!!!
>>>>
Chronic illness and/or pain can lead to depression or worsen depression.
It inteferes with your sleep, appetite, relationships, feelings about
your abilities and cause you to question your worth. You should speak
honestly with your doctor about this because this is an important
symptom just as all of your other symptoms are. This is also probably
why you feel so tired.
>>>> But the biggest one is HAS ANYONE ELSE EXPERIENCED HEART PALPITATIONS at any stage after being diagnosed with endo? Because I am currently getting tests and so on for my strange heart 'episodes' (quoted from doctor) and was wondering if anyone had experienced something similar? My mind is set on going back to the doctor now and seeing if anything else can be done. At least to see if she can get me diagnosed properly; to make sure it's not something else I mean.
>>>>
You are entering the stage of life during which most women who have it,
receive a diagnosis of Mitral Valve Prolapse. In and of itself this is
not a big deal but it does require a certain amount of attention like
prophylaxis antibiotic use prior to dental procedures (including routine
cleaning) and any surgical procedure or childbirth. It is mostly
symptomless except for the sudden heart palpitations which can be quite
unsettling. You should avoid things like roller coasters because it
could trigger an interruption in your heart. Keep an eye on your sugar
intake as you will be more prone to hypoglycemic type attacks (sudden
drop in blood sugar causing dizziness, heart palpitations, sweating,
weakness, etc.) Your doctor, if the room is very quiet and your prolapse
is pronounced enough may be able to hear a click sound that your hear
will make when that valve tries to close. It can be further diagnosed
via doppler ultrasound.
>>>> Hope this helps you Rosey.
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