[Anonymous November 7, 1996 at 2:18 pm Post count: 93172]

#1168134

hello,shan

well i got rai done and they say in 6 months i will be fine
in the mean while i cant do most of what life has to offer
because of my heart the doctors dont listen to your problems
they put me on beta blockers and other drugs to make me relax
im 33yrs and want to get on with my life,hang in there and try
to relax because the beats will get worse.get rai now dont wait.

thanks steve ottawa

[Anonymous November 7, 1996 at 5:27 pm Post count: 93172]

#1058275

I recently upped my dose of atenolol to 100 mg a day. Last night I took a
bath, I felt so stressed out! I had just taken a 50mg dose. My heart
started going crazy. It was so fast and so loud I could hear it echo in
the bathroom. I really thought this was it, I live alone and didn’t really
have anyone to call at the time. I considered calling 911, but eventually
was able to go to sleep. I’m scheduled for RAI on Nov 25.
any advice on the fast heartrate?
shan

[Anonymous November 8, 1996 at 6:20 pm Post count: 93172]

#1168135

I’m another me too. Only in my case I also have low blood pressure and
a prolapsed mitral valve. So, the cardiologist is taking care of the
rapid heartbeat. I always take 37 1/2 mg atenolol, but now I take
200mg. Maybe you need to up the dose. My cardio says as long as my
systolic (the upper number) doesn’t go below 80 I can take what I need.
It also helps so much with the tremors.

I’m doing the PTU. Today is day 15 and I finally feel better!
Good luck! -Donna

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