Tachycardia /heart palpitations and chemo?

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

 

  • I thought I'd share my experience on this subject. I'm now 68.

    I had stage 4 lung cancer in 2008 that was treated with chemo then radiation. Since then I noticed a gradual increase in heart rate from 70  to about 110 to 120 resting if no beta blockers etc are taken. It's been suggested by a heart specialist that I might have inappropriate sinus tachycardia and I have a few tests coming up next year. I am of the opinion that my treatment caused this heart condition. I am always positive and I hope this IST can be put right