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Cares4Dogs · 10-01-2010, 02:44 PM

They said he hasnt been diagnosed regarding his thyroid but his thyroid is overactive which can be a cause of this sudden rhythm change, but they're not certain thats totally it. They started medications but it takes time for them to work. They are bringing in an endocrinologist. I find it odd....maybe something else is causing his thyroid & heart to go out of whack?? He has gastroenteritis and a sore throat too.

They are sending in electrophysiologist today and he may go ahead and decide to shock tomorrow depending on his labs.

His heart rate is better today but still having the arrhythmia. They assurred me his heart looked good and is strong-no abnormalities found. One doctor did mention they were going to check him for lupus and other autoimmune diseases but so far we dont have a diagnosis on anything. I feel better knowing that the EP doctor is going to be running some tests. They assurred me they're keeping a close eye and they'll leave no stone unturned.

Quick, someone call mystery diagnosis!!!

MI Yorkielover · 10-01-2010, 03:38 PM

I am so sorry to hear this. Many prayers are coming your way for you, your husband and family.

Patti · 10-01-2010, 03:52 PM

My Mom had an irregular heart rhythm and weight loss and was finally diagnosed with hyperactive thyroid. I am glad and endocrinologist is going to be seeing him. I am keeping him and you in my prayers.

RowdysMom · 10-01-2010, 05:12 PM

I'm very relieved they have brought in both an endocrinologist and an electrophysiologist! Working together I bet they can figure this out! I know you are so worried! My husband was sick for 3 months before he developed heart failure - but he was 55 and had some other health problems. This is NOT what is wrong with your husband, but the point is that sometimes it takes a long time to figure out what is going on with the body. It sounds like they are working very hard to figure it out.

boopster · 10-01-2010, 05:44 PM

I hope he gets answers and gets better quickly.

FlDebra · 10-01-2010, 05:48 PM

The virus was causing other heart problems not just MI. But I should have thought to also mention hyperthyroidism, Grave's Disease , specifically. Definately messes with the heart rhythms. Check out a google on Graves Disease and Heart, you will find all kinds of info.

yorkieusa · 10-01-2010, 05:52 PM

Hugs to you! I hope you both get some answers soon. I know it's hard.

felicity1008 · 10-01-2010, 06:14 PM

Thyroid can cause some crazy irregular heart rythms. I have and irregular heartbeat due to mitral valve prolapse and see a cardiologist every six months. My heart is also normal on a echo. Dehydration can play a major role in irregular heartbeats. And so can gastro problems as a minor problem. I can not have wine often at all. sulfites cause flushness of my face, itchiness, sinus headaches and with more than two glasses forgetaboutit my heart rate is really high. I now take a calcium blocker from the past year. I am only 41 and in good health and shape. I have had irregular heartbeats since i was 27. I just wish i took the calcium blocker years ago. I have had a trip to the ER for AFRIB also, three years ago. The irregular heartbeat caused me to have a panic attack and made it 10x worse. If the calcium blocker did not work I would have to have an ablation to control the off beats but so far so good. infection can cause it for sure. Lets hope they can clear it up soon. He is in my prayers and you are too.
xoxo

Cares4Dogs · 10-01-2010, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by felicity1008

Thyroid can cause some crazy irregular heart rythms. I have and irregular heartbeat due to mitral valve prolapse and see a cardiologist every six months. My heart is also normal on a echo. Dehydration can play a major role in irregular heartbeats. And so can gastro problems as a minor problem. I can not have wine often at all. sulfites cause flushness of my face, itchiness, sinus headaches and with more than two glasses forgetaboutit my heart rate is really high. I now take a calcium blocker from the past year. I am only 41 and in good health and shape. I have had irregular heartbeats since i was 27. I just wish i took the calcium blocker years ago. I have had a trip to the ER for AFRIB also, three years ago. The irregular heartbeat caused me to have a panic attack and made it 10x worse. If the calcium blocker did not work I would have to have an ablation to control the off beats but so far so good. infection can cause it for sure. Lets hope they can clear it up soon. He is in my prayers and you are too.
xoxo

Wow-you sound just like me. I have MVP too and have an arrhythmia that I take beta-blockers for. I feel anxious often but is the MVP causing it. I get tremors in my hands all of the time and sometimes all over my body if i get excited. I've never had A-fib, but I understand the drinking thing...I never drink cuz i become short of breath, get a headache, tummy ache and feel fatigued for days.

Cares4Dogs · 10-01-2010, 10:30 PM

I got to talk to 2 doctors today. They obtained baseline thyroid tests and ultrasound. They sent the tests off somewhere else (i have no idea where or why), but they need to get those back and then they are gonna do another test on the thyroid and compare. The EP doctor wont touch him until the tests come back for thyroid because if it is overactive thyroid, they could kill the thyroid and his rhythm should return to normal and clear up everything. In that case, he will just have to take a pill forever and will be fine.

If its not the thyroid and the transesophageal echo comes up okay, they are going to go ahead and shock him and send him for further testing of the circuits in his heart.

He's feeling better today though and color is coming back in his cheeks. He's wanting to get up and around but they wont let him yet so he's annoyed. I have more confidence today than yesterday cuz the urgent care doctor called me this a.m. to check on hubby and I spilled my heart out. He was really really nice and very helpful. He said he was gonna call up to the hospital and I think he did cuz they were more cooperative with answering all of my questions.

I should post a pic of the man everyone is praying for but I better check with hubby first. Thanks so much YTers...this has helped me tremendously.

felicity1008 · 10-02-2010, 04:05 AM

sounds all postive. keep your head up!

stingraylady · 10-02-2010, 05:45 AM

Sending good thoughts to you and your husband

yorkieusa · 10-02-2010, 06:41 AM

I'm sure you're exhausted. It's good that you are going to start getting some results on the tests and I hope you can get a little rest in between.

Cares4Dogs · 10-02-2010, 08:14 AM

Hubby is in normal rhythm now. Wohoooo!!!! His body did it on its own late late night.

Praise the lord!!!!

boopster · 10-02-2010, 08:27 AM

I'm so glad! I'm guessing they're probably still going to want to figure out what caused it in the first place and fix it. If it is the thyroid and they decide to "kill" it, I'm here to tell you it's very easy to live with a nonfunctioning thyroid. I had half of my thyroid removed nearly 15 years ago due to a tumor and have been on thyroid hormone replacement medication ever since. Other than having my levels checked every few months with periodic adjustments to the dosage, it has been a non-issue in my life. Biggest problem I have is remembering to take the pill every day. I hope it turns out just as simple a solution for your hubby.

10-01-2010, 02:44 PM	#31
Cares4Dogs Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: USA Posts: 975	update They said he hasnt been diagnosed regarding his thyroid but his thyroid is overactive which can be a cause of this sudden rhythm change, but they're not certain thats totally it. They started medications but it takes time for them to work. They are bringing in an endocrinologist. I find it odd....maybe something else is causing his thyroid & heart to go out of whack?? He has gastroenteritis and a sore throat too. They are sending in electrophysiologist today and he may go ahead and decide to shock tomorrow depending on his labs. His heart rate is better today but still having the arrhythmia. They assurred me his heart looked good and is strong-no abnormalities found. One doctor did mention they were going to check him for lupus and other autoimmune diseases but so far we dont have a diagnosis on anything. I feel better knowing that the EP doctor is going to be running some tests. They assurred me they're keeping a close eye and they'll leave no stone unturned. Quick, someone call mystery diagnosis!!!

10-01-2010, 03:38 PM	#32
MI Yorkielover Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan USA Posts: 3,317	I am so sorry to hear this. Many prayers are coming your way for you, your husband and family. __________________ Jackie Loves Sophie R.I.P ."Baby"* our little girl 1993-2009*

10-01-2010, 03:52 PM	#33
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	My Mom had an irregular heart rhythm and weight loss and was finally diagnosed with hyperactive thyroid. I am glad and endocrinologist is going to be seeing him. I am keeping him and you in my prayers. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

10-01-2010, 05:12 PM	#34
RowdysMom Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Central Texas Posts: 2,624	I'm very relieved they have brought in both an endocrinologist and an electrophysiologist! Working together I bet they can figure this out! I know you are so worried! My husband was sick for 3 months before he developed heart failure - but he was 55 and had some other health problems. This is NOT what is wrong with your husband, but the point is that sometimes it takes a long time to figure out what is going on with the body. It sounds like they are working very hard to figure it out. __________________ Rex & Rowdy's Mom

10-01-2010, 05:48 PM	#36
FlDebra Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: FL Posts: 7,651	The virus was causing other heart problems not just MI. But I should have thought to also mention hyperthyroidism, Grave's Disease , specifically. Definately messes with the heart rhythms. Check out a google on Graves Disease and Heart, you will find all kinds of info. __________________ FlDebra and her ABCs Annie, Ben, Candy Promoting Healthy Breeding to the AKC Yorkshire Terrier Standard

10-01-2010, 05:44 PM	#35
boopster Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Southern California, USA Posts: 1,643 Blog Entries: 1	I hope he gets answers and gets better quickly.

10-01-2010, 05:52 PM	#37
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	Hugs to you! I hope you both get some answers soon. I know it's hard. __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

10-01-2010, 06:14 PM	#38
felicity1008 YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: farmingdale, nj, monmouth Posts: 433	Thyroid can cause some crazy irregular heart rythms. I have and irregular heartbeat due to mitral valve prolapse and see a cardiologist every six months. My heart is also normal on a echo. Dehydration can play a major role in irregular heartbeats. And so can gastro problems as a minor problem. I can not have wine often at all. sulfites cause flushness of my face, itchiness, sinus headaches and with more than two glasses forgetaboutit my heart rate is really high. I now take a calcium blocker from the past year. I am only 41 and in good health and shape. I have had irregular heartbeats since i was 27. I just wish i took the calcium blocker years ago. I have had a trip to the ER for AFRIB also, three years ago. The irregular heartbeat caused me to have a panic attack and made it 10x worse. If the calcium blocker did not work I would have to have an ablation to control the off beats but so far so good. infection can cause it for sure. Lets hope they can clear it up soon. He is in my prayers and you are too. xoxo

10-01-2010, 10:30 PM	#40
Cares4Dogs Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: USA Posts: 975	I got to talk to 2 doctors today. They obtained baseline thyroid tests and ultrasound. They sent the tests off somewhere else (i have no idea where or why), but they need to get those back and then they are gonna do another test on the thyroid and compare. The EP doctor wont touch him until the tests come back for thyroid because if it is overactive thyroid, they could kill the thyroid and his rhythm should return to normal and clear up everything. In that case, he will just have to take a pill forever and will be fine. If its not the thyroid and the transesophageal echo comes up okay, they are going to go ahead and shock him and send him for further testing of the circuits in his heart. He's feeling better today though and color is coming back in his cheeks. He's wanting to get up and around but they wont let him yet so he's annoyed. I have more confidence today than yesterday cuz the urgent care doctor called me this a.m. to check on hubby and I spilled my heart out. He was really really nice and very helpful. He said he was gonna call up to the hospital and I think he did cuz they were more cooperative with answering all of my questions. I should post a pic of the man everyone is praying for but I better check with hubby first. Thanks so much YTers...this has helped me tremendously.

10-02-2010, 04:05 AM	#41
felicity1008 YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: farmingdale, nj, monmouth Posts: 433	sounds all postive. keep your head up!

10-02-2010, 05:45 AM	#42
stingraylady I found Yorkie love Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Guelph, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,488	Sending good thoughts to you and your husband __________________ Cathy www.furbabyfashionhouse.ca Handmade clothing for your furboys and furgirls.

10-02-2010, 06:41 AM	#43
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	I'm sure you're exhausted. It's good that you are going to start getting some results on the tests and I hope you can get a little rest in between. __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

10-02-2010, 08:14 AM	#44
Cares4Dogs Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: USA Posts: 975	Hubby is in normal rhythm now. Wohoooo!!!! His body did it on its own late late night. Praise the lord!!!!

10-02-2010, 08:27 AM	#45
boopster Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Southern California, USA Posts: 1,643 Blog Entries: 1	I'm so glad! I'm guessing they're probably still going to want to figure out what caused it in the first place and fix it. If it is the thyroid and they decide to "kill" it, I'm here to tell you it's very easy to live with a nonfunctioning thyroid. I had half of my thyroid removed nearly 15 years ago due to a tumor and have been on thyroid hormone replacement medication ever since. Other than having my levels checked every few months with periodic adjustments to the dosage, it has been a non-issue in my life. Biggest problem I have is remembering to take the pill every day. I hope it turns out just as simple a solution for your hubby.