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My daughter's 20, almost 21. She's been on lopressor and then cardizem for sinus tachycardia. The cardiologist didn't think it was serious (echo, halter-monitoring, all that was done) but is treating her because he said "it doesn't feel good to always feel like you just finished a marathon". Tell him to go to a good cardiologist, but not stress over it until he has a reason too! Happy Thanksgiving!
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Thanks guys! I'm not seeking medical advice, because I'm already pushing for an endocrinology consult. I was just completely puzzled because I've never heard something like this before. I'm thankful for your input. It's interesting to know there are other similar cases out there. I'm working on my BSN right now, and I'll be applying for the FNP program in the fall of next year. I'm really looking forward to learning more about sudden onset of symptoms and how they're related to other diseases/condtions. I'm always looking for new cases and trying to solve them (always playing detective!!)-
Thanks, I'll let you know the outcome!
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hello,
I actually had all the same symptoms 8 yrs ago. Couldnt find anything wrong exactly. maybe IST? I was a healthy young person and no explanation and then it got worse and worse and I was hospitalized for 3 months looking for an answer. Now on beta blockers for IST.
Alot of people I know also have very high resting pulses. My daughter is 23 and hers can go to 130 just walking through the house (another ISTer).
Just a thought.
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Young people get tachcardic all the time. I mean, really. I see it frequently. It can happen for a variety of reasons, or no reason may be found.
My husband goes into PSVT frequently in the 160s. After many tests, echos, monitors...we found out that basically he just goes int PSVT!
Just follow up w/cardiology...
Btw, never heard of 'elevated' P waves, and they are hard to see with tachycardia(but not impossible in the 120s). However, I immediately though of peaked Ps, which makes me think of P Pulmonale, or right atrium enlargement. And of course, that's where the SA nodes is. But since you said that there is nothing wrong with the Rhythm, then I assume the 12 lead was ok. And 120 isn't really that fast, unless its sustained.
Let us know how it all works out!
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This is a friendly reminder that we are not supposed to bestow medical advice upon members due to the terms of service that have been established for these forums.
Personally, I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism caused by Graves Disease at the age of 17. My resting pulse would be very elevated, so the doctor placed me on Lopressor to control the palpitations and tachycardia. I ended up having my thyroid ablated with radioiodine at the age of 24, and I am now hypothyroid.
I really hope that your brother's health issues can be resolved in some way. Please urge your brother to follow up with a PCP or cardiologist.