Heart Rhythm Episodes - AFib; Tachycardia, High Blood Pressure

I was wondering if I should try going without my tykosin. I was on Hydrocortisone for my Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency the Hospital Dr changed me to prednisone. If hydro caused my afib and I am no longer taking it could I stop this Med... just a thought.. What do you think.... I would not do it without a Dr.

Hi @cecilias, I moved your message to this discussion where you have connected with other members who know your story.
Discontinuing tykosin if you're no longer experiencing a-fib is certainly a discussion to have with your doctor. Has it been established that hydrocortisone caused the a-fib? Has the a-fib completely disappeared? What side effects if any are you experiencing from the prednisone? Good questions to ask a cardiologist who knows you.

You might also be interested in these discussions:
- Secondary adrenal insufficiency https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/secondary-adrenal-insufficiency-1/
- Hydrocort and Dexilant for Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/secondary-adrenal-insufficiency/

Is your secondary adrenal insufficiency now under control?

@jayhawk57 yes usually unless i was in an episode yes ekg look pretty normal. Because i had a pacemaker it records any episodes so when i would get to the hosp they would download and see what happen. And i was also on meds to slow down my heartrate . The first step i would say is a cardiologist. But realize this particular problem is electrical. So there are specialist in this field that are also cardiologist but are called EP specialist. The ep stands for Electrophysiologist. Have you ever been tested with a halter its a device you ware for a period of time like 25 to 48 hours. Depending on how often you have these it will also record what your heart is doing like an ekg. I also knoticed you mentioned eating. Another condition that ive been told by a friend who has it is a condition called afib. Less dangerous than what ive been talking about but he would sometimes have episodes after eating. There's a nerve called the vegas nerve that runs between your brain and thru your heart and stomach. So also mention that to the cardiologist. I look forward to hearing how you make out.

@jayhawk57 yes usually unless i was in an episode yes ekg look pretty normal. Because i had a pacemaker it records any episodes so when i would get to the hosp they would download and see what happen. And i was also on meds to slow down my heartrate . The first step i would say is a cardiologist. But realize this particular problem is electrical. So there are specialist in this field that are also cardiologist but are called EP specialist. The ep stands for Electrophysiologist. Have you ever been tested with a halter its a device you ware for a period of time like 25 to 48 hours. Depending on how often you have these it will also record what your heart is doing like an ekg. I also knoticed you mentioned eating. Another condition that ive been told by a friend who has it is a condition called afib. Less dangerous than what ive been talking about but he would sometimes have episodes after eating. There's a nerve called the vegas nerve that runs between your brain and thru your heart and stomach. So also mention that to the cardiologist. I look forward to hearing how you make out.

Hi Dana, In reading about your heart conditions I see that they are similar to mine. I have a combination of ventricular tachycardia, bradycardia, apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and some morphing. I have gone for over two years of tests and procedures including every aspect of the heart... Holter monitoring several times, electrophysiology tests, pulmonary, etc. I have had a loop recorder since the first of the year. Next Wednesday, July 22, the loop recorder will be removed and a pacemaker implanted. I'm hoping this procedure will correct some of the arrythmias. From what I have read, a pacemaker doesn't do much for the cardiomyopathy. Am I correct? What determined that you needed a transplant? I hope I don't get to that stage. I'm 73 years old. Thanks for any advice, thoughts, etc.
Dennis

My fast heart rate 133 bpm started 6 days ago and still keeping the same rate! The cardiologist diagnosis is Paroxysmal Atria Tachycardia (PAT). I am taking Atenolol 25 mg. The cardiologist also said PAT will not cause heart attack. I am going to have treadmill test in a month to check if Atenolol is working. He didn't say how soon Atenolol will take effect to slow down my heart beats! I hope it doesn't take one month! I think he probably doesn't know the answer, everyone reacts to drugs differently.
Would you please share your experience if you had fast heart rate and your treatments?
Greatly appreciate your input!

Hi Dana, In reading about your heart conditions I see that they are similar to mine. I have a combination of ventricular tachycardia, bradycardia, apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and some morphing. I have gone for over two years of tests and procedures including every aspect of the heart... Holter monitoring several times, electrophysiology tests, pulmonary, etc. I have had a loop recorder since the first of the year. Next Wednesday, July 22, the loop recorder will be removed and a pacemaker implanted. I'm hoping this procedure will correct some of the arrythmias. From what I have read, a pacemaker doesn't do much for the cardiomyopathy. Am I correct? What determined that you needed a transplant? I hope I don't get to that stage. I'm 73 years old. Thanks for any advice, thoughts, etc.
Dennis

Your fast pulse will affect your heart, get it down and dont mess around, mine was high for years untreated and has caused me to have STILL HEART ,which is from a fast pulse making the heart work to hard