Thank you for your comments.
Dear Alfonso,
Hypothyroidism may make diabetes worse and cause increase weight gain and fluid retention if not treated.
Does anyone know what the other complications of Hypothyroidism are? Like what other symptoms or what can happen if not treated especially in a Diabetic Type II with CHF and some degree of Renal Failure?
Please?
Dear Dr. Carido,
Thank you so much for taking the time to review and address my concerns. He has had several episodes of palpatations over the weekend and sent these through the event monitor.
We will most certainly ask about thyroid tests at his followup appt, and are working with the insurance company to authorize an appointment with another cardiologist.
Sincerely,
Sandie Riddle
Dear Dr. Carido,
Thank you so much for taking the time to review and address my concerns. He has had several episodes of palpatations over the weekend and sent these through the event monitor.
We will most certainly ask about thyroid tests at his followup appt, and are working with the insurance company to authorize an appointment with another cardiologist.
Sincerely,
Sandie Riddle
It is true that many people may have a low heart rate. I would suggest a work up of fatigue, including thyroid function tests. A low thyroid hormone may cause fatigue and a slow heart rate.
Thanks, Lou for your input and your concern. His heart rate was checked during a DOT physical 1 month ago and all was well.
I'm not a doctor but will pass along some info that I've been told after having similar symptoms. As for the feeling tired, it's most likely due to the slow heart rate. The funny feeling he feels (flip-flop) is most likely a PVC. As far as a pace maker is concerned, I think it's way to early to consider this before giving some med's a try. As for a second opinion, I would surely seek more opinions as for the reason for this to have happened all of a sudden.
You say that his normal heart rate is 75-80 bpm, when was the last time he had his rate checked and for what reason? Also, was he recently sick?
The symptom that really concerns me is the "pain in his left arm, a pressure around his heart that he described as someone with his hand in his chest pushing vertically down on his heart". I would expect them to do extensive tests to figure that one out.
Good Luck and hope all goes well.