calypso Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 I cannot believe how difficult it is to have a 24-hour GI virus when you already have POTS. I woke up from a deep sleep last night to severe stomach rumbling, then spent the next two hours in the bathroom, holding a bucket (sorry for the imagery). My heart rate is breaking 120 while lying down and I'm having PVCs or PACs every few beats, despite taking my regular meds. I'm starting to wonder if you throw up, do you throw up the meds? I took them at 2 yesterday, so I would certainly think they would have been absorbed by the time I vomited.But anyway, just wondered if you guys deal with these heart rate disturbances when you're sick. I know that when you have a fever, that it alone would cause tachycardia in a POTS-free person, but this is so odd. It has happened every time I've had the flu or a sinus infection or anything. Maybe today dehydration is at play? Any advice?Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacquie802 Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 Hi, I have noticed that everytime I am about to vomit I begin to feel faint, weak, dizzy, very sweaty, tachy (along with PVC's) and disoriented. I never knew if it was normal to feel that way or if it was just due to the POTS. Jacquie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meliss446 Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 I have the same problem. If I get any sort of cold or flu that comes around, I am really symptomatic. It isn't rare for me to have a resting HR of 140 when I am sick with a virus, and that is on both digoxin and a beta blocker. I think that it just throws my body off and exacerbates the POTS. It is like we have to deal with double the problems, fighting both the POTS and the virus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futurehope Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 Isn't it amazing? A virus - so small, it can only be seen with an electron microscope, and it can wreak havoc with your nervous system.As a matter of fact, I can usually tell that I'm "coming down" with something. My nervous system is "out of wack". I'm usually hit much "harder" when it happens, and it takes me twice as long to recover.Boy, it's no fun catching a bug. Hang in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarthMother Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 SO sorry you are being tossed into the riptide with this virus. Vomiting or diarrea cause the same tachy spells and eratic beats for me as well. May think about some extra magnesium while you rehydrate today.Hang in there, hopefully the worse has passed.EM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSM3KIDZ Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 Unfortunely I can't tell the difference between a normal episode and the flu so I think I'm getting the flu every couple weeks.I suggest alot of fluids and alot of rest!!!Get well soonDayna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wufflebear Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 Yes I get it too...and Yes sometimes I think it is the flu only it isnt and sometimes I get the flu and even after the flu is gone I still have the flu feeling.. Oh yes.....it is so fun. Sometimes I think we must all be pretty darn strong critters to stand all this and keep ticking.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 Hi,My body can't handle being sick on top of being sick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gena Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 Oh Amy,I'm so sorry to hear that you go ill. Hopefully you'll be on the mend soon. I know all about those nasty arrythmias, as I've been having a string of PACs this week that just won't quit and keep me from sleeping.I pray every day that I don't catch a cold or virus b/c i am certain my body would react similarly to yours. I know it takes longer for us to recover and it really takes it toll on our heart and nervous systems.I hope you feel better very soon. P.S. I would think your medicine would have been absorbed by the time you tossed your cookies , but if you're having such strong symptoms, you may want to up your dosage.Hugs,Gena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenn202 Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 I just got over a stomache bug.. My heart was all over the place......That coupled with Lyme flares when I am sick can be very challenging.....I forgot to add that for me extra fluids do help. I get home IV when I am ill...if nto for that I do not think I could adequately hydrate...and it helps my body fight the big much better,......I would drink as much as possible Feel better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wufflebear Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 Yes, but when I hit that level I can't sit up or I grey out. I have found the shower w/ warm water coming down is the safest place for me... uh-hemmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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