I am glad you are going to see a cardiologist. Let us know what he/she says. And no, we do not scare easily.
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09-24-2006, 08:45 AM #1
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09-24-2006, 10:57 AM #2
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Glad you are going to get this checked out - you shouldn't have you heart feeling exhausted/worn out after rides...
Your legs, yep, if you ride hard... but not your heart
Let us know how it pans out for you
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09-24-2006, 12:01 PM #3
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I'm glad you're getting checked out, and I'll second the recommendation of using the 24hr monitoring device. The one I've seen used has EKG leeds and a HR monitor on it, and anytime you feel symptoms, you push a little button so the doctors can focus in on that time period. It's called a Holter monitor, and I'm sure the cardiologist will have used them before. Just make sure you can use the monitor on a day where you can go out and do a hard ride.
Let us know what happens!
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09-24-2006, 06:48 PM #4
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It would be great if you can be monitored during a ride! Then - if everything is checking out to be fine - maybe the chest pain/ heart feeling "tired" are results of your effort that will fade as your body adjusts to the new demands you are putting on it. I think it's really wonderful that you're taking care of your health and keeping on with the cycling.
I hope soon that you'll find a riding buddy or two. Keep an ear out for what clubs might be around that do beginner rides.
Keep in touch and let us know how it's going.
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