Heart Issues and Hyperthyroidism

[Red Rock]

Ok....I'm being brave here. Starting a new thread.

Many of you know I have hyperthyroid issues. I'm now on a proper dosage and so far "feeling normal". The only thing that has been lacking in my normal life is real exercise. I swear ever since this whole thing came up, it has killed my ability to exercise. I used to ride my bike for an hour or so a day and at least that on the weekends. Backstory....so I have been making sure I walk at least a half hour a day to an hour depending. I know I'm not perfect because it does not always happen. I guess that means I'm human and have a life. I try to eat pretty clean except for the regular chocolate fix. I quit caffeine, both coffee and caffeinated teas because they send my heart rate through the roof and that bothers me. I also start getting irregular beats when this happens. That part scares me too.

So I was hired for a lab job that created a lot of stress for me. With the economy the way it is, I was throwing myself into this job like I had never done before. In the meantime, my endo wanted me to cut my dose in half which brought back all of my symptoms and as a result, I was let go of my job. More stress. The first 24-48 hours after being let go, I had pains on the left side of my chest. None of the other symptoms appeared. I called a nurse friend because I was concerned. I took some aspirin and felt much better. So.....

I have continued the whole exercise thing but have kept it mellow. Like walking for the half hour to hour either outside or on the treadmill. I noticed yesterday, that when I picked up my pace just by a little bit, I noticed the left side of the chest sort of hurting. I immediately reduced my efforts and things went away within a hour or so. I came home and ate dinner.

So these are my questions:

1. Should I discuss this whole thing with my endo, main doctor or both?

2. Should I get a exercise program with a personal trainer, so that I can build back up to the bike?

3. Anything else I might be forgetting or not tuned into with all of this.

Thanks for "listening" and trying to help. I will check back here when I can. I don't do a whole lot of posting because I don't want to live on the computer.

Once again, thanks TE sisters, your the best.

Red Rock

[ny biker]

I would start with the doctor. It could be nothing serious, but it's not something to take chances with. I would probably go to the primary care doctor first, unless there was a delay getting an appointment and the endo was available first.

Good luck!!

[thekarens]

I agree with ny. I'd see the primary and get clearance before starting an exorcise program.

[shootingstar]

Red Rock you've been through a lot recently. So has your body.

If I could, I would tend see both. A family physician would tell you that they don't have in-depth knowledge on endocrinological conditions/treatments. It's not right that you should feel this pain whenever you exercise. Could a cardiologist comment on your drug treatment, etc.? AFter all, cardiologists are consulted for rehab treatments for patients with heart problems.

[Red Rock]

I took a mental day to be kind to myself after last night and all of craziness from last week in Boston and elsewhere here in the US. I think it has helped. When I see both docs next I will say something to both and see what they say. I want to get back to riding my bike.

Thanks for your help and suggestions.

Red Rock

[Crankin]

Red Rock, I'm not a doctor, but if your exercise tolerance has decreased, with chest pain as a symptom, I would get to your doctor asap. It might well be stress, or related to your thyroid stuff, but cardiac disease in women presents in subtle ways. Why wait? If it's nothing, or something that can be easily fixed, the you can get back to riding as sooner.

[ny biker]

Red Rock, I'm not a doctor, but if your exercise tolerance has decreased, with chest pain as a symptom, I would get to your doctor asap. It might well be stress, or related to your thyroid stuff, but cardiac disease in women presents in subtle ways. Why wait? If it's nothing, or something that can be easily fixed, the you can get back to riding as sooner.

I agree, I would not wait.