Heart murmur, hypothyroidism and pernicious anaemia Posted: 07-07-08 13:17pm
In the last year i've been diagnosed with
firstly hypothyroidism then pernicious
anaemia approximately 5months ago and am
having treatment for both, however I went
back to the doctors because i was still
feeling extremely exhausted, have no
energy cannot do any form of exercise
including climbing stairs without feeling
dizzy. I also mentioned that I
occasionally get chest pains. The doctor
then listened to my chest and back and
said I had a heart murmur. He didn't
explain anything but said I needed to have
a chest xray and an EKG and go back once I
have had them done. I am a 22year old
female, do I have anything to worry about,
it feels as if my body is failing me, I
just cannot do anything that requires any
energy. Even after sleeping over 8 hours i
don't feel refreshed. I have also been on
the contraceptive pill for over 3 years
and for the first time missed my period 2
weeks ago, is it stress or am i pregnant?
Please help
You could be pregnant so you should do a
home pregnancy test.
Heart murmur should be evaluated with
ECHO-cardiography (ultrasound). X-ray and
ECG won't be enough.
Tiredness could be due to hypothyroidism.
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99brisjo
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 07 Jul 2008 Posts: 2
Posted: 07-21-08 13:18pm
Well I am not pregnant as i did a test
last week and it was negative so I am
putting it down to stress. I had my ECG
and x-ray last week, and am awaiting an
appointment for an echocardiogram. Do I
have reason to be worried or could it be
something minor?
Only echocardiography can determine the
real origin of that heart murmur and the
possible diagnosis. In many times, murmur
can be due to some benign reason, so
called "innocent" heart murmur.
What does your blood count say? Are you
still anemic?
Have you checked the blood levels of TSH
and T4?
