Holter Monitor result

[Mandy278]

Well everyone, I recieed a call from my PCP yesterday afternoon. She recieved the result of the holter monitor I wore for 24 hours. She said that according to it, my heart rate is not elevated ALL the time, just alot. She said it is just sinus tachycardia. I am suppose to see her tuesday for a foolow up on the other symptoms and more bloodwork. And I am still suppose to see a cardiologist on 10-13.

I am hoping tuesday will bea sunny day here so I can spend a few minutes in the sun before my appt. I would love to be able to show her the small blister type rash on my hands, legs and ankles from the sun. And also, now I seem to get a rash across my face that really looks like the malar rash seen in lupus. And I guess she will also be getting me set up with a rhuematologist.

[opie74]

Prayers for you!  What a stressful couple of weeks.  Remember, it is what it is, and not what it is not.  Worrying about it will not change anything, but prayer can!

Ann

[Mandy278]

Thank you for the reply. This will be my first appointment with a rheumatologist. And I am actually much more nervous about that than the cardiologist. Sinus tachycardia doesn't stress me out. But the thought of having lupus along with MS does.

[Lulu54]

Mandy,
That is really good news - sinus tachycardia can be treated and is strongly linked to stress, anxiety and sometimes the drugs we take.  That's sort of the trifecta of this illness, right?  

Stick with that cardio appointment and get the official take on your holter monitor, please.  Will this be your first referral to a rheumie?  

good luck with all that's ahead.......... Lulu