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Can Thyroid Problem Cause Elevated Heart Rate?
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My blood pressure is excellent, but I woke up last night with a pulse rate of 111. my husband stated go to the ER. My EKG was good, the heart monitor was good, it went down to 87, 82, but I do have a thyroid problem, think that could be the problem. The doctor also stated I had a heart mummer?? that was new :( but can you help me. Then she stated they may be given me to much thyroid medication.
My blood pressure is excellent, but I woke up last night with a pulse rate of 111. my husband stated go to the ER. My EKG was good, the heart monitor was good, it went down to 87, 82, but I do have a thyroid problem, think that could be the problem. The doctor also stated I had a heart mummer?? that was new :( but can you help me. Then she stated they may be given me to much thyroid medication.
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Hello,
Thank you for asking on HCM!
From your description i can understand that you are being treated with levothyroxine for a low active thyroid.
Normally you should check the thyroid hormones every 6 months when you are under treatment to avoid and over or under dosage of levothyroxine.
You need to check:
-TSH,FT4 and FT3 and adjust the dose of levothyroxine.
For a personalised comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, or individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link:
HCM Dr. Guni
Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta
Thank you for asking on HCM!
From your description i can understand that you are being treated with levothyroxine for a low active thyroid.
Normally you should check the thyroid hormones every 6 months when you are under treatment to avoid and over or under dosage of levothyroxine.
You need to check:
-TSH,FT4 and FT3 and adjust the dose of levothyroxine.
For a personalised comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, or individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link:
HCM Dr. Guni
Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta
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