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by Danna Malone, Mar 14, 2000 12:00AM
My best friend is a 43 year old male who has ben eperiencing a problem for about 5 years. He was recently diagnosed with high blood pressure and is currently on medication. His problem does not seem to concern his doctor but is very troubling to him. He experiences an extreme internal heat and a sensation not unlike numbness troughout his body. This only happens after he has an orgasm. This heat and sensation lasts about 30 minutes and he has gotten so terrified that he does not want to participate in any sexual activity. If you can lead us in the right direction as to what is causing this and what type of doctor we should see we would be forever greatful. Thank you for any help you can give us
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by CCF CARDIO MD JMF, Mar 16, 2000 12:00AM
Dear Danna,



This is not a common problem and i am uncertain what this might represent although i would be concerned that with sexual activity and orgasm your friend is having an increase in blood pressure that may be producing these symptoms.  This should be discussed with his physician ( an internist).  If there are significant sexual side effects you may consider a sexual specialist.
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by Stella, Mar 14, 2000 12:00AM
I cant find answers for my problem either i am a 38 yr old female

for the last several years my heart will just suddenly race or flutter only for a few seconds this happens at rest.my pulse was always high

110-120. In december i found my brother dead and my heart went crazy when i got to the

hospital my heart was beating over 320 beats per minute they got it down with medicines and i was in the hospital for 2 days until my heart was beating at a better pace

they put me on atenolol now my pulse is between 70-90.

i heard them say i was a-fib i dont know what that means

at the heart doctor follow up the doctor did a test where they injected me and a machine circled my chest everything was ok

he put me on zocor and k-dur plus an aspirin and i continue with the atenolol he said because my family history

dad died  at 33 heart attack brother 39 died heart attack brother

30 triple bypass mother died 44 brain anurysm. my lab work after 2 months on the medicines are total chol 155

hdl 33 ldl 72 triglycerides 248.what can i do to get my self better this scares me.are there any other test i need.

thanks. i dont smoke or drink i am overweight

by JFor973126@AOL.COM, Mar 14, 2000 12:00AM
WHAT IS A INTERNAL DEFIBILLATOR AND WHAT IS IT USED FOR

by Low Blood Pressure and odd symptoms?? He, Mar 14, 2000 12:00AM
Hello,



I tried to post but it did not work so I posted under this message.  To make a long story short, im a 31 yr old female with lower blood pressure, its been on the low end for quite some time.  Im 5ft 7in tall at 134 pounds. I forget the actual measurements but they always tell me, oh good your on the very low end. Anyhow here's my question, Can low blood pressure cause Blurry vision?  Tingling through a limb, weakness, and diziness head pressure? Also I notice at times my toes and feet appear to be bluish then with movement they get normal again.  I've recently hand an MRI to check for brain abnormalities, and MS, came back normal,  but im just picking away at ideas of anything that might make me feel this way.  Thanks so very much for your time :) oh also, at night when my 6mo old wakes up, my heart starts to race very fast and thud, normal?

by mandy, Mar 14, 2000 12:00AM
I also have very low blood pressure.  Does your heart skip when you get up or just race?  I have a very skippy heartbeat, sometimes it does it all day and I often think that it is low blood pressure as well.  Do you ever get skipped beats or fluttering heartbeat at any othe times?



Mandy

by ginny, Mar 15, 2000 12:00AM
Dear Hello,

Your description of symptoms sounds like several autoimmune diseases-Women suffer disproportionately with these diseases.  The bluish limbs is known as "Raynaud's Phenomenon".  You may also suffer with a blood clotting disorder.  Please read about Autoimmune Diseases, and see your doctor.  Armed with knowledge, you will aid your doctor in diagnosing your problem.

Sincerely,

Ginny

by Ginny, question, Mar 15, 2000 12:00AM
yes those things came to mind.  Biggest worry is MS, but neg mri helps to diminish the possiblity, with renauds phenomenan dont the fingers as well get blue?  For me i'll notice occasionally looking down at the feet the entire foot, both at the same time, sometimes up to the mid shin, will appear slightly bluish then go back to normal a few min later.  My hands or fingers, nose and ears never get that.  Any ideas?  Thank you

by An "Electric Kangaroo", Mar 15, 2000 12:00AM
To answer JFor973126:  An internal defibrillator is like the "paddles" you always see on medical shows, but it is small and is implanted like a pacemaker (generally in your upper chest, sometimes in your abdomen).  It is used for people at high risk of ventricular fibrillation to sense and then automatically "shock" their heart back into normal rhythm.

by Penny, Mar 15, 2000 12:00AM
I have been diagnosed with a atrial septal defect, a hole in my heart.  I have to have surgery to fix it, does anyone else know any thing about this?

by ginny, Mar 16, 2000 12:00AM
Raynaud's can be primary or secondary.  This means that you have only Raynaud's if it is primary, and some degree of Raynaud's if it is secondary.  If you only have it in your feet, this could indicate that the condition is just developing, or it is confined just to your feet/legs.  Raynaud's is a symptom or sign of disease in the blood vessels.  Many conditions cause it.  And some people(especially women)have it only in one place and it is a benign condition that does not worsen or spread.  My suggestion for you is to keep a symptom diary noting the date, time, type of symptom, how long it lasts, associated symptoms(i.e. occurring at the same time), and degree of pain/disability.  When you see your primary care doctor, bring it along. This is a very helpful tool that aids your doctor in diagnosing and treating your health problems.

Sincerely,

Ginny

by Koh TL, Mar 16, 2000 12:00AM
my attacks of SVT have been getting more and more frequent. 3 times in 2 week. Heart Beat race to 170 and could not be relieved with various vagal maneurestriedat home.

My doctor would only perform EPS for me on 19th April.



Should I seek for a second opinion.



Please advise.



Thanks for your time.

16th March