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What Causes Irregular Heartbeat And Nervousness While On Synthroid?
Question: For the past 3-4 days I have been experiencing an irregular heartbeat. Yesterday afternoon and this morning has been constant. My blood pressure is normal(122/73) and my heart rate has been 55-80. I have experienced some nervousness with it as well. I take a 10 mg of Lisinopril each day. Is this something that I should have checked or does it quiet often subside? I am 73 yrs old female. I also take 125 dose of synthroid. Thyroid was removed 1.5 yrs ago. My primary doctor increase the dosage from112 to 125 three weeks ago.
Brief Answer:
Hello
Detailed Answer:
This needs to be checked with an exam and an EKG.
With your pulse rate, it isn't likely atrial fibrillation, but you may be having premature atrial or ventricular contractions and it may be from an electrolyte imbalance like low potassium.
It's also possible that it's from the increase in the synthroid dosage
Hello
Detailed Answer:
This needs to be checked with an exam and an EKG.
With your pulse rate, it isn't likely atrial fibrillation, but you may be having premature atrial or ventricular contractions and it may be from an electrolyte imbalance like low potassium.
It's also possible that it's from the increase in the synthroid dosage
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