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Re: young and concerned
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Re: young and concerned
by Melisa__0__0, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By Melissa on July 05, 1998 at 04:15:17:
In Reply to: Re: young and concerned posted by CCF CARDIO MD-APS on June 30, 1998 at 00:17:26:
I am 29 years old ..I smoke *ugh* weigh 171 lbs *ugh again* 5' 4" *short*
medium build no am not looking for a date . but I am ridding a bucycle everyday for 10 miles and do heavy areobic training with kickboxing ....I know wata contrast! got an ear upper respiretory infection about two weeks ago ......did the saline solution adn Ibuprophen no antihistamines nor decongestents ....finnaly went to dr got dx of prior explaination ....but pressure was up to high 180 over 120 pulse rate 87 and that was after several mintues of resting in a lying down positon .....have had high bp several times b-4 ie 160 /110 ---140/115 ......am currently taking 100 mgs of Zoloft and 10 mgs of elavil dx for insmnia and depression
DR sx varapamil 120mgs 1* a day ......there is a history of atherial sclerosis hyper tension and congestive heart failure on both sides of family ....sibs with hyperthyroid one with hypertension and anothe sib with Multiple Sclerosis.....now I know I need to get excess weight off stopp smoking
and even tho I can exercise all I want every day like I have been for the last year like a religion for ever I want to know if there is a possibility that any of this is related because of the next few symptoms I have had ....numbness in hnads and feet * poor circulation* head aches and dizziness when in a seated postion ....*lke you are gunna pass out* also a chest pressure like and anxiety attack ....now I have had a suggestion form a friend of whom is a cardio nurse to have a moniter pak adn ekg and etc ......... also want to know what kind of drug VARAPAMIL is and is there any possiblity of drug interaction with IBUPROPHEN is it one of the moa or however you spell it inhibitors??
thank you for your time and energy on this matter .
_
: Dear Melissa,
Verapamil is in the category of calcium channel blockers, and is unlikely to
interact with your ibuprofen. It works on a cellular level to relax muscle
tissue that lines the blood vessels as well as the muscle tissue of the heart
itself. It is very important that you follow up with your doctor to have your blood
pressure measured on the medicine-to test it's effectiveness of that dosage.
You are absolutely right that you need number one to stop smoking, and number
two lose weight. Although with that family history, your current risk factors for
heart disease(smoking etc.), and the symptoms you describe you really should have
some kind of cardiac evaluation prior to starting a rigorous cardiac workout.
It is possible that your excess weight may have to do with an eating disorder,
a hormonal imbalance, or simply poor eating habits, and I suggest these possibilities
because these are things to be considered in someone who truly works out aerobically
every day and still does not lose weight. Of course I did not mention that weight gain
can also be a side effect of drugs, depression, etc. Good Luck in seeking a pre-exercise
cardiac evaluation and seeking counseling by a dietician as these would benefit you greatly.
Information provided in the heart forum is intended for general medical informational
purposes only, actual diagnosis and treatment can only be made by your physician(s).
Thank you for your answere. and follow up on my blood pressure was with in the normal range.Seems that the mgs. were effective for me.As for my weight dr. thinks it is due to the medication.pre exercise cardiac evaluation seems good so far.dr wants an ekg done yet with a stress test.SO results will show whats up with that. however I am still going to continue with my daily routine untill further notice.Again thank you for you rime and energy on this matter . HAPPY 4th week end to you ALL!
In Reply to: Re: young and concerned posted by CCF CARDIO MD-APS on June 30, 1998 at 00:17:26:
I am 29 years old ..I smoke *ugh* weigh 171 lbs *ugh again* 5' 4" *short*
medium build no am not looking for a date . but I am ridding a bucycle everyday for 10 miles and do heavy areobic training with kickboxing ....I know wata contrast! got an ear upper respiretory infection about two weeks ago ......did the saline solution adn Ibuprophen no antihistamines nor decongestents ....finnaly went to dr got dx of prior explaination ....but pressure was up to high 180 over 120 pulse rate 87 and that was after several mintues of resting in a lying down positon .....have had high bp several times b-4 ie 160 /110 ---140/115 ......am currently taking 100 mgs of Zoloft and 10 mgs of elavil dx for insmnia and depression
DR sx varapamil 120mgs 1* a day ......there is a history of atherial sclerosis hyper tension and congestive heart failure on both sides of family ....sibs with hyperthyroid one with hypertension and anothe sib with Multiple Sclerosis.....now I know I need to get excess weight off stopp smoking
and even tho I can exercise all I want every day like I have been for the last year like a religion for ever I want to know if there is a possibility that any of this is related because of the next few symptoms I have had ....numbness in hnads and feet * poor circulation* head aches and dizziness when in a seated postion ....*lke you are gunna pass out* also a chest pressure like and anxiety attack ....now I have had a suggestion form a friend of whom is a cardio nurse to have a moniter pak adn ekg and etc ......... also want to know what kind of drug VARAPAMIL is and is there any possiblity of drug interaction with IBUPROPHEN is it one of the moa or however you spell it inhibitors??
thank you for your time and energy on this matter .
_
: Dear Melissa,
Verapamil is in the category of calcium channel blockers, and is unlikely to
interact with your ibuprofen. It works on a cellular level to relax muscle
tissue that lines the blood vessels as well as the muscle tissue of the heart
itself. It is very important that you follow up with your doctor to have your blood
pressure measured on the medicine-to test it's effectiveness of that dosage.
You are absolutely right that you need number one to stop smoking, and number
two lose weight. Although with that family history, your current risk factors for
heart disease(smoking etc.), and the symptoms you describe you really should have
some kind of cardiac evaluation prior to starting a rigorous cardiac workout.
It is possible that your excess weight may have to do with an eating disorder,
a hormonal imbalance, or simply poor eating habits, and I suggest these possibilities
because these are things to be considered in someone who truly works out aerobically
every day and still does not lose weight. Of course I did not mention that weight gain
can also be a side effect of drugs, depression, etc. Good Luck in seeking a pre-exercise
cardiac evaluation and seeking counseling by a dietician as these would benefit you greatly.
Information provided in the heart forum is intended for general medical informational
purposes only, actual diagnosis and treatment can only be made by your physician(s).
Thank you for your answere. and follow up on my blood pressure was with in the normal range.Seems that the mgs. were effective for me.As for my weight dr. thinks it is due to the medication.pre exercise cardiac evaluation seems good so far.dr wants an ekg done yet with a stress test.SO results will show whats up with that. however I am still going to continue with my daily routine untill further notice.Again thank you for you rime and energy on this matter . HAPPY 4th week end to you ALL!
