I was recently diagnosed with a Long Q Rhythm. I'm wondering if there is anyone else out there with this problem.
My Dr. recommends Beta Blocker and no more racing. He also commented that I've had this condition all my life so I'll probably be ok.
I would like to PM with anyone out there who is swimming with a similar situation. I am feeling very conflicted and would like to talk to someone in the same boat.
I read the paragraph about the sisters who swam in Nationals with a Long Q diagnosis, in fact that article motivated me to go to the electrophysicist (sp) and get this checked out by a specialist.
Hi Amy! My Dr. put me on the same med at the same dose. I told him I was starting by just taking half, he laughed and said that was fine but a very small dose. I forgot I took it but I could feel it kick in right before the echo test. It really makes me feel relaxed. I'm afraid a whole 25 mg. may put me to sleep. I think I'll go halves a couple days before trying a whole. I have never taken much medication and I seem to be fairly sensitive to it.
Oh, the Dr. told me to have all 3 my offspring get ekg's! All 3 were swimmers till age 13. The oldest swam through high school, the middle is currently a pro skateboarder, and the youngest ended up going the cross-country and track route. None of them ever had a fainting or heart issue. Dr. still said they should do it so we will.
Funny that you say the Beta Blocker makes you feel relaxed. I actually kind of liked the feeling at night. I tend to be a little hyper so, besides making me a little more tired, I didn't mind the half-pill dose. I will say that I felt funny swimming at first on it--like I couldn't get my heart rate up. That didn't last. But I never went up to the full dose.
Interesting that your doctor wants your kids to have EKG's before you have your genetic testing results back. Especially considering you haven't had any fainting spells or family history of any kind. And, considering EKG's can't always pick up long QT issues. My doctor didn't say anything about having my kids tested and I was hesitant for fear it would scare them. My kids are all under 14 and not as heavily athletically involved as yours, though.
Hope all the tests come out great. Until then, remember you've been fine all these years and that nobody is guaranteed another day on this planet whether they have a heart condition or not. Enjoy being here :applaud:
Hi Amy! My Dr. put me on the same med at the same dose. I told him I was starting by just taking half, he laughed and said that was fine but a very small dose. I forgot I took it but I could feel it kick in right before the echo test. It really makes me feel relaxed. I'm afraid a whole 25 mg. may put me to sleep. I think I'll go halves a couple days before trying a whole. I have never taken much medication and I seem to be fairly sensitive to it.
Oh, the Dr. told me to have all 3 my offspring get ekg's! All 3 were swimmers till age 13. The oldest swam through high school, the middle is currently a pro skateboarder, and the youngest ended up going the cross-country and track route. None of them ever had a fainting or heart issue. Dr. still said they should do it so we will.
Funny that you say the Beta Blocker makes you feel relaxed. I actually kind of liked the feeling at night. I tend to be a little hyper so, besides making me a little more tired, I didn't mind the half-pill dose. I will say that I felt funny swimming at first on it--like I couldn't get my heart rate up. That didn't last. But I never went up to the full dose.
Interesting that your doctor wants your kids to have EKG's before you have your genetic testing results back. Especially considering you haven't had any fainting spells or family history of any kind. And, considering EKG's can't always pick up long QT issues. My doctor didn't say anything about having my kids tested and I was hesitant for fear it would scare them. My kids are all under 14 and not as heavily athletically involved as yours, though.
Hope all the tests come out great. Until then, remember you've been fine all these years and that nobody is guaranteed another day on this planet whether they have a heart condition or not. Enjoy being here :applaud:
