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Suggest Treatment For Symptoms Of Congestive Heart Failure

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Posted on Mon, 24 Oct 2016
Question: I have been told in the past (25 years ago) that i was throwing PVCs and that i should quit caffeine, nicotine and alcohol. That was after a Holter Monitor Test. i did that. i drink approx 4 ciders a week but no caffeine (not even chocolate) no nicotine. i occasionally feel the flutters in my chest during the day but it is worst when i lie down at night. i find i am very tired these days and i am getting leg pains. i get a bit of swelling in my legs and my sock line is evident 3 hours after socks are removed and my feet are up. i eat little salt (just what is included in prepared foods) No chips, no ketchup, no pickles to try to not retain water. i eat a banana a day. For meds i am on Eltroxin 1 mcg, celebrex 200mg and Pariet 20mg. i also take a multivitamin for old ladies.
Should i be making another appointment with my Dr? i am afraid he will be getting tired of me as i have been there in regards to needing knees replaced and lower back pain that i have. i have generalized arthritis and have had both knees repaired arthroscopically at different timesfor broken meniscus and torn ACLs and have much deterioration and sub patellar bone spurs.
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Answered by Dr. Ralph Chambers (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Hello. This could be a problem with your heart, kidneys, or thyroid

Detailed Answer:
Hello. You need to have your doctor check this out.

First off, this could be a sign of congestive heart failure.

Second, it could be a kidney problem.

Third, it may be that you're still hypothryoid and your eltroxin dosage needs an increase.

I would order a full cardiac workup including EKG, chest x-ray, echocardiogram, and stress test, along with blood work to check on the kidney and thyroid function.

Please let me know if you need any more information.
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Suggest Treatment For Symptoms Of Congestive Heart Failure

Brief Answer: Hello. This could be a problem with your heart, kidneys, or thyroid Detailed Answer: Hello. You need to have your doctor check this out. First off, this could be a sign of congestive heart failure. Second, it could be a kidney problem. Third, it may be that you're still hypothryoid and your eltroxin dosage needs an increase. I would order a full cardiac workup including EKG, chest x-ray, echocardiogram, and stress test, along with blood work to check on the kidney and thyroid function. Please let me know if you need any more information.