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Tachycardia /heart palpitations and chemo?

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Hi there

I've been in hospital for several days suffering bouts of tachycardia, particularly at night where I can wake up to a BPM of 180 for no reason. They have done an echo, about 20 ECGs, bloods,and chest x-ray. All these have come back clear of issues (thankfully!) But means they still don't know what's causing this problem. 

I'm now being sent home as it might be a side effect that my body is having against the chemotherapy. 

Whilst I know I can't stay in the hospital forever, and I do want to get home, I can't help thinking it's silly to leave the place that can help if things get bad.

Has anyone else experienced/ing tachycardia with their chemo at all? I seem to have a resting rate of about 115 at the moment when it's usually 68.

Thanks in advance for any advice or insight

 

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    Hello Ross2991,

    This sounds like a rather unpleasant experience you've had with these heart palpitations. I hope that you will meet others here who have had this experience of heart palpitations while on chemotherapy. It might be worth discussing this with your medical team and seeing what they can suggest to help alleviate it. It's good news though that they have done additional tests and that these have come back clear. 

    Our nurses are available on this free number 0808 800 4040 Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm if you wanted to talk to them at any point. 

    I hope your heart rate goes down soon and that you find out the cause of this problem.

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

     

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    Hello Ross2991,

    This sounds like a rather unpleasant experience you've had with these heart palpitations. I hope that you will meet others here who have had this experience of heart palpitations while on chemotherapy. It might be worth discussing this with your medical team and seeing what they can suggest to help alleviate it. It's good news though that they have done additional tests and that these have come back clear. 

    Our nurses are available on this free number 0808 800 4040 Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm if you wanted to talk to them at any point. 

    I hope your heart rate goes down soon and that you find out the cause of this problem.

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

     

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