If the endocrynologist told me not to run track, but it's my senior year in high school, because my thyroid is out of wack and my heart is palpatating, should I not run? I was thinking about not telling my mom and running around town while she's at work. They told me there is chance of going into cardiac arrest, should I lay off on the working out until I know more or should I do what I want and stop if it really is as serious as they think? Please help if your opinions are nice and you really want to help. ;)
2007-01-19 15:50:46 · 13 answers · asked by Big Sis 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
Hello, Registered Nurse here; Please please please follow your advice of your endocrinologist. Thyroid conditions can play havoc with your body and cause serious and fatal heart arrhythmia's, your endocrinologist might be over cautious, but it's better to error on the side of over cautious, than under cautious. Cardiac nurse x24 years. Not trying to scare you, but forget the track at present time, not worth the risk. Please give your body time to adjust, your physician the time and opportunity to gain control of your thyroid, and yourself the care you need. I do want to help you and please follow your doctors guidelines. Thank you and God Bless.
2007-01-19 15:59:33 · answer #1 · answered by Strawberry Pony 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hyperthyroidism is characterized by hypermetabolism and elevated serum levels of free thyroid hormones. Symptoms are many but include tachycardia, fatigue, weight loss, and tremor. Diagnosis is clinical and with thyroid function tests. Treatment depends on cause.
From the advice of your doctor, it is seen that you are suffering from hyperthyroidism and your heart has been affected.
The usual cardiac symptoms are:
* Sensation of feeling the heart beat (palpitations)
* Light-headedness or dizziness
* Fainting
* Shortness of breath
* Chest discomfort (angina)
Note: Symptoms may start and stop suddenly. In some cases, there are no symptoms.
Ventricular tachycardia may not cause symptoms in some people, but may be lethal in others -- it is a major cause of sudden cardiac death.
Please follow the doctor's instructions.
Please see the web pages for more details on Hyperthyroidism and Ventricular tachycardia.
2007-01-19 16:15:18 · answer #2 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your health is more important than running track. If I were you I would wait until you know for sure what is going on. If you feel you must exercise, just walk at a pace where you feel comfortable where your heart doesn't beat too fast.
Don't sneak out when your mom isn't home - what would happen if you had an attack and she wasn't around?
Thyroids are not to be messed around with. It is serious.
2007-01-19 15:55:56 · answer #3 · answered by sagegranny 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about a little perspective here? Your overactive thyroid is already wearing you out and you want to push past any reasonable limits for what reason? Before your endocrinologist did his subspecialty training, he was an internist, and he knows a little more about the heart (not to mention thyroid myopathies) than you do. He wasn't giving his recommendation for any reason other than your best interest.
2007-01-19 16:13:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really should listen to your Dr. I work in a hospital and I can't tell you how often these tragic cases of young people occur where they suddenly just literally dropped dead because of something like this and their heart condition was undiscovered. You are at least armed with the knowledge that you have a heart condition. It might be hard to sit out of athletics for a while, but your life is worth it. Wait until you know more about your condition. Please.
2007-01-19 15:55:29 · answer #5 · answered by Some Guy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you under 18? Your mother should certainly know all this...you need to go back to the doctor and she needs to be with you. Would you really take the word of complete strangers over the word of your doctor? He just told you that you could DIE if you continue to run and you get on here and ask a bunch off laymen if it is ok to run anyway! For goodness sake...listen to the doctor. if you do not understand...go back and ask more questions. He is not kidding...this can be deadly.!
2007-01-19 16:01:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably have an overactive thyroid. This can cause palpitations. Have you had a work up by a cardiologist? A cardiologist can tell you what precaucions you should take. Meantime, don't run track.
2007-01-19 15:54:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you mean endocrinologist? Let me ask you this: If your mom had thyroid trouble and there was a chance (very small) that she could die if she started jogging and she asked you what should she do? Either jog or not, what would you say? Take your own advice.
2007-01-19 16:00:26 · answer #8 · answered by yezznoyezzno 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tough break, man. You should listen to your doctor(s), though. Don't let stubbornness and an "it won't happen to me" mentality kill you and therefore forfeit any awesome things you may accomplish in the future. Anyways, perhaps the doc's will figure out a way for you to return to your routine safely. Until then, don't risk it. Good luck.
2007-01-19 15:59:01 · answer #9 · answered by Ouroboros0427 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your thyroid is the entire control of your metabolism. I think the endo doc knows his stuff, you oughta listen. If you ignore his/her advise, don't blame the doc if you end up being a tenant in a rot box.
2007-01-20 00:06:19 · answer #10 · answered by medicine wheel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋