Can chiari affect your heart?

[Samanthab259]

I went to the doctor today since its so much of a change in my heart rate whenever I stand or put my hands above my head I have to have a echo. Has anyone else had the same issues?

[zygy2]

:)  I prefer not to know any more :) LOL  Interesting how many things are connected to Chiari.  EDS was fun to read more about, one of the things I found that caught my attention is the "young Looking Skin"   My grandmother always looked young, my mother looks young and really I assume she has Chiari, she just has never looked into it.  I know I was really flexible when I was young, I don't feel I am now though.  I have had my orthopedic Surgeon comment on how loose my joints are so who knows.  I bruise easily and have flat feet :)  So some things make it look possible but like I said, I don't really want to know :)  I guess if I did that it would be mild and not a big deal for me.  I try to keep my strength and keep healthy so the best I can do is low impact and keep a healthy weight!  With the POTS and Hypothyroid I already feel like there is enough to think about :)  I am thrilled though not to have serious healing issues!  My patch was a problem but at least the incision was not.  Can always be worse I guess :)  

[selmaS]

  Those anger issues are bcuz ur brain stem is compressed....it affects mood, as well as emotions....and it is not easy...I try to walk away when I feel it building up so there is no fall out on others...sometimes they push my buttons wanting to know what is wrong when I need to be left alone...their own fault I say...lmao...I warn them...but eh if they don't listen what can u do?

Just do what is best for u, try to relax the best u can : )

[selmaS]

  Here is a link to how to take ur own pulse-

   http://www.wikihow.com/Check-Your-Pulse

[Sexybare]

Hey i referr to myself as a time bomb waiting to go off. I have major issues with managing my anger and emotions. Any suggestions?

[selmaS]

  U can learn how to check ur  pulse and u can get a small machine to take ur BP.....I have one.....

But u can also ask the Dr each time u go, what ur vitals were and write them down so u have a record as well.

[Sexybare]

How do you check our own pulse and bp? Lol im clueless in that area.