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Suggest Remedy For Fatigue And Edema While On Cardizem

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Posted on Thu, 30 Jun 2016
Question: Hello. I am an RN who is very medication sensitive. At a very stressful point 3 years ago, I went into atrial fibrillation. The cardiologist started me on an extremely high dose of Cardizem. At that point the fatigue and interstitial fluid problems must have been massive, because I had to stop and sit in the University of Maryland due to the LE edema. When given Lasix by my PCP- I lost over 10 lbs of water weight. Recently I concluded, due to my extreme reaction to diltazem that I was not only having peripheral edema but pre-sacral edema(confirmed by my PCP) and possibly edema of other soft tissues and the thoracic cavity. This ideation occurred due to my inability to consume any AMOUNT of food; turns out that since stopping Cardizem I can eat normally again without vomiting or fullness. ( possible diaphragmatic edema). I am very accustomed to the disbelief of physicians; in 1994 I took an asthma inhaler from which less than 1 percent of patients experienced vertigo- guess who almost fell into a bedside commode headfirst? Recently, I had given up feeling healthy and well ever again. I spent a day in bed while on vacation- rid myself of all extraneous fluids, and felt 20 years younger. I felt healthy again. ( Strong hx of healthy exercise, weight-lifting and cardio more than 6 hours weekly, haha too tired from medicine now.) I am currently on Digoxin- ( I have asthma, so no beta blockers), and off Cardizem x 2 weeks. I am considering ablation- hx of possible congenital anomaly too long for online ( "hearing something in my heart since age 18). I would sincerely appreciate ANYONE telling me I am not crazy since I feel more youthful, energetic, vibrant, and well since I was first put on the CARDIZEM in 2013. Please help me.
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Answered by Dr. Lilit Baghdasaryan (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
The most important thing is you feel better now, while off Cardizem

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Besides adverse effects, there is a personal intolerance to a medication sometimes.
The important thing is you feel much more better when you are off of Cardizem.
Continue with Digoxin until your ablation, and after your doctor will evaluate to see if there is any need for any medication.

Hope this was helpful

Wishing you good health

Regards,
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Suggest Remedy For Fatigue And Edema While On Cardizem

Brief Answer: The most important thing is you feel better now, while off Cardizem Detailed Answer: Hi, Besides adverse effects, there is a personal intolerance to a medication sometimes. The important thing is you feel much more better when you are off of Cardizem. Continue with Digoxin until your ablation, and after your doctor will evaluate to see if there is any need for any medication. Hope this was helpful Wishing you good health Regards,