Thursday, October 01, 2009 Tinkerpoet asks

Q: Resting heart rate at doctors office 123!! Sick for 3 Weeks - EXTREME FATIGUE!

I am 42 yr old woman, 190lbs,5'8, back problems, COPD, elevated Triglicerides &

"Q" Fever. Disabled, very little exercise except swimming daily in summer, smoker.

RESTING HEART RATE 123! BP 117/80.

Sick for 3 Weeks - EXTREME FATIGUE, shortness of breath, cold sweats,nausea,vomiting,headaches,heartburn. Unable to sleep thru the night but unable to stay awake more than an hour at a time as well as excessive sleeping.

On Tues.Doc ran blood work and said if not better in 7-10 days she will set up appt with cardiologist.

SHOULD I WAIT THAT LONG?

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Lisa Nelson

10/ 2/09 11:48am

Hi Tinkerpoet,

I'm not able to answer your question regarding the amount of time before seeking a cardiologist appointment, but do want to share a link with you to learn more about tachycardia (fast heart beat) - http://www.healthcentral.com/encyclopedia/408/729.html.

All the best,

Lisa Nelson RD

Heart Healthy Tips

Tinkerpoet

10/ 2/09 12:03pm

Thanks for the link - do you have any ideas about other symptoms?

Lisa Nelson

10/ 2/09 1:13pm

My other recommendation would be to look into your coenzyme Q10 levels and discuss potential supplementation with your physician. A CoQ10 deficiency may be related to your fatigue and shortness of breath -

Heart Disease - Coenzyme Q10 - Should you be using this supplement?

All the best,

Lisa Nelson RD

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