Pharaoh...............I am not a hepper, and never been on treatment. But I do have COPD and CHF and this last month my pulse rate has been running 116+ more days than not:(

I am 60 y/o............and a smoker............and uninsured (which matters when seeking treatment, or finding out why.

I have Googled it many times in the last 45 days.............lots of info on Doc Google..........however............since you have a Doc, I would suggest you let him decide..........

It could be many things....including meds you are on.......or even meds you have been on at some point.

Here is one link to give you some ideas..............

http://www.buzzle.com/articles/high-pulse-rate-causes-of-high-pulse-rate.html

Lots more like it out there...............

Oh.overall..............yours isn't really that high............but happy to hear you are having a doc look at it..............might just be a temporary thing:):)

I also asked my PCP this last week about rapid heartbeat. Seems like evrytime I eat, my heart would just puond. He said that if it reached 150, I needed to call him, but wasn't too concerned at this point. I have had panic attacks in my late 20's where my heart rate was 184 when I got to the ER. I was sure I was having a heart attack!
Not so, just a panic attack. When I followed up with my doc the next morning, he said that if my heart rate reached 200, it would just lay me down. I wouldn't pass out, but at that rate the heart isn't filling completely with blood and isn't moving as much as it should. So your brain isn't getting enough and the body will just lay down so the heart can get more blood to the brain. The brain is NOT going to do without what it needs.
So, this last time, 150 is the time to call my doc for me, and he suspected that it was just the anemia causing it to be high. The heart is working harder to get enough oxygenated blood around in the body since having anemia lowers the oxygen levels in the blood.
So, that was my problem anyway. I would definately get the tests that your doc asked for. Not sure what T3 and T4 are, but the TSH is your thyroid.
Hope it's a good day for you!
Take care,
Kelly

Pharaoh.... When I was on treatment in 2008 (not triple), my heart rate was high like that for most of my treatment. It was caused by anemia and a reaction to the treatment meds. At some of my doc appts, my heart rate would be 140. At home it would be over 100 most of the time, even when trying to sleep.

I'm glad your doc is checking your thyroid numbers because, yes, it could be related to a hyperthyroid condition but, most commonly, it's related to anemia.

Just don't over exert yourself during this time and keep your doc informed and make sure he/she keeps you informed of your test results.

Mine averages 70-75, but peaked at 132 during treatment, which was not a concern unless it was ALWAYS 132. Generally, a resting pulse of 120 or higher is a good reason to call your doc, which you've already done. Only if it gets above 180-200 is it considered life-threatening.

Fast heart rates can be caused by a LOT of things, but most HCV patients on treatment have one thing in common: anemia. Your body need hemoglobin (HGB) to carry oxygen and nutrients to your cells; including your heart. When you're anemic your HGB can get really low, so your heart has to pump faster and harder to try and get enough oxygen and nutrients to your body. In a way, it's normal for your pulse to be higher during treatment.

But you did the right thing by letting your doc know. Keep an eye on it.

Looks like I was just tired from walking and my HGB (10.8) wasn't helping me. It's now 84 bpm (after taking a nap).

I only did TSH before and I don't know much about T3 and T4, but they are also thyroid hormones
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/thyroid-hormone-tests

And yes, I'll definitely get the tests. I couldn't do this today because I walked too much and needed to rest.


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