Last May, a cardiologist (not my regular one) thought by seeing some scans that I might have an dilated ascending aortic valve, so he put me on Beta Blockers immediately. Then, in August, 3 months later, I saw my regular one and he said that I didn't - he looked at the same scans. He said that Beta Blockers were most effective in people with Marfan Syndrome (which I don't have), so he took me off of them immediately. For the past few months, I've felt something in my chest and seen him about it, but he said everything's fine.
Are these just normal symptoms for being removed off of Beta Blockers?
I'm a teenaged girl, before anybody goes asking my age, etc. And again, I HAVE SEEN MY CARDIOLOGIST.
2006-09-29 16:27:14 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
It's fulttery if anything. I can see hwo the anxiety could tie in, becuase that cardiologist who first put me on beta blockers gave me this huge schpeil on what could happen with my heart, blah blah blah, so ever since then, I've not been exactly paranoid, but I've paid closer attention to my heart.
The cardiologist who put me on the beta blockers has now retired, if that's of any consequence....
2006-09-29 19:11:37 · update #1
What exactly are you feeling in your chest? Is it a pain? or Pressure? or fluttering? Usually removing beta blockers does not cause symptoms beyond hypertension. What I can think of in someone your age is anxiety, which can cause palpitations (or feeling heart flutters) and sometimes chest pressure. You can ask your doctor if this is what he thinks it is. At the very least he should do an ekg to make sure everything is ok.
2006-09-29 16:33:08 · answer #1 · answered by daisylinx1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a new cardiologist and explain to him your concerns. I have been on beta blockers for many years, if I dont take them, I have problems with my heart beating too fast. I do not have marfans syndrome. Just a crazy heart beat.
I am not sure why the doctor took you off the beta blockers unless you were having a low pulse rate. I would always seek a 2nd and a 3rd opinoin. Its very important for you to be open about your concerns and get more than 1 opinoin.
2006-09-30 15:21:26 · answer #2 · answered by happydawg 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't notice anything if you've been removed off beta blockers. The only exception being if you had asthma and you'd be able to breathe easier. But, people with asthma aren't given beta blockers. You might notice a slight increase in heart rate if your very sensitive, so that may give you some anxiety. But I hate that word. Too me anxiety is a phase when doctors don't know the answer so they blame you. I wouldn't blame you for having anxiety though. I have to wait for a MIBI test and its freaking me out.
Get a third opinion if you have too. And if the third person tells you the same thing. Accept it.
2006-09-29 17:03:59 · answer #3 · answered by Rockford 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you do need to see another cardiologist just to be on the safe side. That fluttering in your chest might be from your dilated valve, but usually that's not treated unless it's bothersome.
Beta Blockers are now being used more and more for valve problems (yes, even in asthmatics).
2006-10-01 00:42:07 · answer #4 · answered by Lisa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hate beta blockers because of the side effects of asthma, bradycardia, urinary and digestive problems. I am glad you are off them.
2006-09-30 03:15:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have your mom take you in to get a second opinion. Heart problems in females is often overlooked. Esp in someone as young as you. Best of luck
2006-09-29 16:36:30 · answer #6 · answered by red 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋