Bicksa

Hey! Tachycardia literally means "fast heart rate". In the medical community, tachycardia is classed as a heart rate of over 100 beats per minute. Sinus tachycardia means that the heart rhythm is regular (same amount of time between beats) and the atria and ventricles of the heart are both beating at 100 beats per minute. There are different types of tachycardia and they're named based on where the impulse generates from (sinus node, AV node, or other pathway) and the chamber(s) of the heart beating over 100 beats per minute. I have issues with my heart rate not going under 100 occasionally. It just happens for me, no rhyme or reason most of the time, and my doctor (electrophysiologist) is aware of it. If I'm symptomatic, I just sit down and try and think about what I might need (salt, hydration, rest, food, legs up) and meet that need. If I'm symptomatic with a heart rate over 100, it usually means I've stretched myself too thin and I need to rest up. Not the greatest solution when you're at work! As for your tachy/brady fluctuations, I'd recommend talking to your doctor about that.

Thanks! I'm waiting on my doctor to call to give me some advice/possibly change meds and dosages. Do you do saline infusions at home with home health care or do you have to go to the ER for that? My doctor and I talked about IV saline while I was at home on medical leave, but we felt that since I can drink a lot of fluids, it wasn't necessary. Now, with working again, it might be necessary! I'll try to get my feet up more often if I can. It seems that being on an incline (feet above heart) helps, but I can't really do that where I work. Thanks for the reply!

Hello! I was diagnosed with dysautonomia (we suspect I have POTS but have not yet diagnosed that) in December, and started on Bisoprolol to lower my heart rate. I suffered with symptoms for over seven months, during which time I was unable to work. I just started back to work but I am struggling! I wear compression stocking, eats lots of salt, spend 90-95% of my shift sitting, and make sure I have cooling packs. However, my symptoms (nausea, dizziness, pre-syncope, and overheating) plague me throughout the day. Any tips? I can't work more than once a week for 8 hours. I spend the next 2-4 days battling horrific symptoms and extreme fatigue. Help! Any tips to help survive working?