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07/09/2011 07:47 AM
Heart Pains
summ11
 
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Are any of you feeling the dull ache in your heart that I do with Lyme. There are days where I question if I should go to the ER or not. That air hunger comes and goes but when the ache arrives, I get nervous....what is that and what are you all doing?

Post edited by: summ11, at: 07/09/2011 10:07 AM
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07/09/2011 11:02 AM  Top
singfreebird
I don't know what it is. It seems to resolve itself with treatment though, at least in my case.

The only thing I could do was stay calm and wait for it to pass. Sorry you have to deal with this Summ, it's scary.

Post edited by: singfreebird, at: 07/09/2011 11:02 AM

07/09/2011 12:07 PM  Top
summ11
 
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It's comforting to hear from someone who has been there! Thank you for responding. How long have you had Lyme? I was just diagnosed this week but have been feeling symptoms for over 6 months. Any advice?

Previous discussions I participated in:
Lyme LLMD for 36 male N.J.

07/09/2011 02:12 PM  Top
JJ351
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Hi Summ11,

I've experienced this from time to time as well. I've kept track of it in my diary and share with my LLMD/NP at appointments.

Seems to happen to me more at night and typically I am feeling pretty weak at the time...but it passes for me. Like singfreebird, I stay calm - anxiety will make

it worse...

JJ

- "Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass.
It's about learning to DANCE in the rain!"

- "Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest step of your life. Tip toe if you must, but take the step."


I am not a doctor - my advice is purely my opinion which should be regarded as such.

07/09/2011 02:27 PM  Top
TammyK
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Yeah, I think we've all had this. My heart gets very erratic and if I didn't feel it I wouldn't mind it. But I had a three day stretch where it was very irregular and very rapid. Dr finally increased my propanolol and that helped. But still have it on/off even with treatment.

I'm a nurse so I don't get to excited about much. Know that whatever symptom is flaring its ugly head will calm down within hours to a day or so.

Hang in there it does get better.

07/09/2011 05:52 PM  Top
summ11
 
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Thank you for your supportive words, I'm grateful for everything that doesn't hurt right now.

Previous discussions I participated in:
Lyme LLMD for 36 male N.J.

07/09/2011 07:58 PM  Top
RavenLunatic
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My LLMD told me this is caused by the bacteria thickening our blood & it is putting

pressure on our organs, esp. our heart. She told me to take the supplement, Hawthorn

root/berry. It thins your blood out & relieves the heart pressure/pain. I have been in

so much pain from this, it has brought me to tears. Every time I take the Hawthorn,

within an hr., the pain just disappears.

"My Disabling, Chronic Illness Is More Real Than Your Imaginary, Medical Expertise!!!"

07/10/2011 12:06 AM  Top
Bettyg
 
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welcome summ Wink

yes, we all tend to have some symptoms.

air hunger; have you been tested for sleep apnea? that's where you struggling to breath; a bad snorer;

youdo NOT get restorative sleep where you body can heal from injuries and you wake upfeeling like taking on the world?

many of us go thru that too. i would have never done this; but i have that too, but being overweight hasn't helped it either!!

didyou print off yet the 2 articles i suggested you do promptly from my welcomeletter?

dr. corson's 2 under lyme facts:

kids evaluations & headaches; BOTH DESCRIBING THE ENTIRE BODY and how each part is affected by which diseases.

hugs/prayers for better days ahead.

lucky you; only 6 months; so youare chronic by now. wished it would have been in the 1st month or s so your chances of being CURED would have been better.

bettyg, iowa leader/llmd coordinator/activist

BettyG, IOWA ACTIVIST
RETIRED llmd coordinator of 6 yrs; group leader

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