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Thyroid Removed Due To Thyroid Cancer. Had Chemotherapy And Radiation For Hodgkins Lymphoma. Slow Heart Rate. Advice?
I am 52. I am fit and exercise 5 times per week.
in the past 8 years I have had thyroid cancer resulting with the removal of my thyroid. 2 years ago I had hodgkins lymphoma and treated with chemotherapy and radiation.
nevertheless I persist with my fitness regime.
my problem is that I have a slow heart rate and have ended up in hospital twice.
I am now waiting to see a cardiologist and have been advised not to exercise. help
in the past 8 years I have had thyroid cancer resulting with the removal of my thyroid. 2 years ago I had hodgkins lymphoma and treated with chemotherapy and radiation.
nevertheless I persist with my fitness regime.
my problem is that I have a slow heart rate and have ended up in hospital twice.
I am now waiting to see a cardiologist and have been advised not to exercise. help
Sat, 4 May 2013
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Show heart rate(bradycardia) is hallmark of hypothyroidism.Since you underwent thyroid cancer surgery ,your thyroid hrmone levels may be low and that is the cause of bradycardia.
You may need to increase your thyroid hormone medication if the bradicardia is symptomatic and causing you trouble.
Doctors may have advised you not to do exercise because people who do regular exercise(atheletes) have slower heart beat.
Regards
Welcome to healthcaremagic
Show heart rate(bradycardia) is hallmark of hypothyroidism.Since you underwent thyroid cancer surgery ,your thyroid hrmone levels may be low and that is the cause of bradycardia.
You may need to increase your thyroid hormone medication if the bradicardia is symptomatic and causing you trouble.
Doctors may have advised you not to do exercise because people who do regular exercise(atheletes) have slower heart beat.
Regards
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