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Dizziness related to tachycardia? Should I see a cardiologist?

Posted by MGMolly @Erinmfs, May 8, 2022

I have dizziness, my internist blamed my issues with tachycardia, and prescribed a med . attinolol, but that doesn’t sound right. Anyway, I’m wondering if it’s the tachycardia or something else?

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MGMolly | @Erinmfs | May 12, 2022
In reply to @becky1024 "I’ve experienced every thing you can have go wrong with your heart. I’ve had tachycardia, bradycardia,..." + (show)
@becky1024

I’ve experienced every thing you can have go wrong with your heart. I’ve had tachycardia, bradycardia, A-fib and 3 heart attacks. Yes, the tachycardia is causing your lightheaded feeling. Tachycardia means one of the heart chambers is beating way to fast, in my case 197 beats per minute. My right Ventricle is the problem area and is called Pulseless Ventricular Tachycardia, because your heart is beating so quickly, you cannot feel a pulse. Since one chamber is out of sync with the Atrial Chamber above, it tries to pump blood before the chamber is full of blood. This is what’s making you lightheaded, not enough blood is reaching the brain, so you get dizzy and my even pass out. I highly recommend you see a Cardiologist because you are causing your body harm since you’re not giving your brain and body enough oxygenated blood, which could lead to other health issues. Good luck.

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I enjoy bike riding, but I got dizzy and fell off my bike, hurt my shoulder. I've lost all motivation to exercise because it makes me dizzy. thank you for your advice.

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bobbyd1017 | @becky1024 | May 12, 2022
In reply to @Erinmfs "I enjoy bike riding, but I got dizzy and fell off my bike, hurt my shoulder...." + (show)
@Erinmfs

I enjoy bike riding, but I got dizzy and fell off my bike, hurt my shoulder. I've lost all motivation to exercise because it makes me dizzy. thank you for your advice.

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There are many reasons why you can feel lightheaded, the heart is usually the culprit. Then even if it is the culprit, many issues can cause the heart to not correctly pump enough oxygenated blood to the brain and the body’s organs. Your bike riding is only on temporary hold till your pcp can refer you to the correct specialist. There are medications that can help, different medical divorces can be tried. I have a very expensive loop heart monitor emplaned in my chest and is monitored 24/7 so that my Electrophysiologist, (heart rhythm doctor) can know what electrical issue is my problem. I have a birth defect causing mine.. So your issue could be a simple fix with the proper diagnosis. Good luck

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Nov 30, 2022
In reply to @Erinmfs "I enjoy bike riding, but I got dizzy and fell off my bike, hurt my shoulder...." + (show)
@Erinmfs

I enjoy bike riding, but I got dizzy and fell off my bike, hurt my shoulder. I've lost all motivation to exercise because it makes me dizzy. thank you for your advice.

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Hi @Erinmfs, I wanted to check in to see how you are doing. How are you doing these days?

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monarchbfly | @monarchbfly | Feb 18, 2023

Have you been evaluated for POTS (Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome)?

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