Re: Adrenalin malfunction link to AF

[Guest guest]

When my new cardio put me on Atenolol, I noticed something on

the sheet provided by the pharmacy: " USE OF THIS MEDICINE IS

NOT RECOMMENDED if you have . . . certain untreated growths

of the endocrine or nervous system (pheochromocytoma.) "

Because I do have an untreated thyroid cyst, I looked up that big

long word to see what it meant.

It turns out to be a tumor (usually benign) of the adrenal gland

that causes excess release of epinephrine and norepinephrine,

hormones that regulate heart rate and blood pressure. One of

the symtoms of this condition is Atrial Fibrillation, along with

severe headache, palpitations, rapid heart rate, chest pain,

abdominal pain, nervousness, irritablility, high blood pressure,

and sleeping difficulty.

They can test for this with a 24-hour collection of urine: they look

for elevated levels of metanephrine and catecholamines in the

urine. Abnormal results of a glucose test are also a sign. When

these things are present, they can follow up with MRIs and CT

scans of the adrenal glands.

I am still waiting for the results of this test, since I have a history

of growing tumors and cysts and have many of the symptoms

that I have listed (and was just diagnosed diabetic.) If you have

this condition, surgery (removal of the tumor) can cure your A-Fib

and the other listed symptoms.

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> Anyone else heard or read about the possibility of AF being

caused by

> elevated adrenalin levels? Apparently this kind of problem also

leads

> to hormonal imbalances of various kinds. I've thought since I

first

> developed the thing that there must be some root cause which

> ablations, great as they are, do not address.

> Thoughts anyone?

> Sue

>

[Guest guest]

I have a tumor on my adrenal gland which doesn't help me at all.

Adrenalin malfunction link to AF

> Anyone else heard or read about the possibility of AF being caused by

> elevated adrenalin levels? Apparently this kind of problem also leads

> to hormonal imbalances of various kinds. I've thought since I first

> developed the thing that there must be some root cause which

> ablations, great as they are, do not address.

> Thoughts anyone?

> Sue

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[Guest guest]

Hi Sue - I know I'm going to start sounding like a broken record, but night time

insomnia can often be caused by acid reflux, which can in turn trigger afib for

lots of people. Not enough sleep can also trigger afib, so you may just have

a double whammy. Many people don't THINK they are having acid reflux because

they don't " feel " it.

I take protonix now, whether I think I need it or not. And unless I'm really

worried about something, I otherwise sleep the night through. There were years

and years when I would have considered myself as suffering from insomnia.

just a though,

Stef

susan andrews wrote:

Vicki

Yeh.I reckon is does come with stress but also I am beginning to

notice that a night of insomnia comes just before a bout of AF. Last

night was like that for me. I could not sleep after 2 am and sure

enough about 6am on it came. I know the lack of sleep would make it

happen or contribute to it but I have been sleeping fine for the

last coupla weeks so what woke me up last night? It felt like an

adrenalin surge. I was wide awake after 5 mins. When I get up it

goes off.

Sue

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> > Anyone else heard or read about the possibility of AF being

caused by

> > elevated adrenalin levels? Apparently this kind of problem also

leads

> > to hormonal imbalances of various kinds. I've thought since I

first

> > developed the thing that there must be some root cause which

> > ablations, great as they are, do not address.

> > Thoughts anyone?

> > Sue

> >

>

> Sue,

>

> I haven't read or heard of adrenalin related cases of AF, but from

my

> own experiences, I would say that it is a great possibility.

After

> having an ablation in September, I was feeling pretty good. Just

a few

> skipped or quick beats here and there (not uncommon right after

the

> procedure). After a horrendously stressful day at work yesterday,

I

> was having a few quick episodes of AF on and off through the day

and

> some more last night. Today it's fine again. So if adrenalin is

a

> product of stress, I'd say yea. I hope this makes sense to

everyone.

>

> Vicki

>

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[Guest guest]

Surely this is why Beta Blockers are prescribed.

I have no doubt in my mind that too much unused adrenaline is a cause

of AF.

Furthermore I am sure its a nervous problem in general, that

somewhere deep down, people who are susceptible to `nerves` may

develop AF in later life.

> > >

> > > Anyone else heard or read about the possibility of AF being

> caused by

> > > elevated adrenalin levels? Apparently this kind of problem also

> leads

> > > to hormonal imbalances of various kinds. I've thought since I

> first

> > > developed the thing that there must be some root cause which

> > > ablations, great as they are, do not address.

> > > Thoughts anyone?

> > > Sue

> > >

> >

> > Sue,

> >

> > I haven't read or heard of adrenalin related cases of AF, but from

> my

> > own experiences, I would say that it is a great possibility.

> After

> > having an ablation in September, I was feeling pretty good. Just

> a few

> > skipped or quick beats here and there (not uncommon right after

> the

> > procedure). After a horrendously stressful day at work yesterday,

> I

> > was having a few quick episodes of AF on and off through the day

> and

> > some more last night. Today it's fine again. So if adrenalin is

> a

> > product of stress, I'd say yea. I hope this makes sense to

> everyone.

> >

> > Vicki

> >

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> Nothing in this message should be considered as medical advice, or

should be acted upon without consultation with one's physician.

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[Guest guest]

THANK YOU, Alyce, for your nice reply... After I get over this MAZE PROCEDURE I

am having next week, I am going to aggressively pursue these masses as well as

the fatty lipoma in my colon... all these conditions (including the AFIB) I

truly believe were all brought on by the use of Interferon/Ribavirn treatment

for HEP C.

GREG.HOUSTON

Alyce Meehan wrote:

Hi Greg,

I think you're being hard on yourself. Your conditions are real. Maybe we

become too consumed with our situations but it is reasonable considering this is

a challenge of our everyday life. Live your life and take care of yourself -

it's the best defense!

Good luck.

Alyce

Re: Re: Adrenalin malfunction link to AF

MY ENDOCRINOLOGIST... says just leave the masses on adrenal glands alone (one

mass on each gland... i belive that is bilateral <G>) She is really a great

doc, but after getting screwed around by these cardiologists, I am just antsy

about anybody telling me to just let something go... AM I BECOMING A

HYPOCHONDRIAC????????

GREG.HOUSTON

susan andrews wrote:

I'm sorry to hear that Marna. Can you get it removed?

Sue

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> I have a tumor on my adrenal gland which doesn't help me at all.

> Adrenalin malfunction link to AF

>

>

> > Anyone else heard or read about the possibility of AF being

caused by

> > elevated adrenalin levels? Apparently this kind of problem also

leads

> > to hormonal imbalances of various kinds. I've thought since I

first

> > developed the thing that there must be some root cause which

> > ablations, great as they are, do not address.

> > Thoughts anyone?

> > Sue

> >

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> > Web Page - http://www.afibsupport.com

> > List owner: AFIBsupport-owner

> > For help on how to use the group, including how to drive it via

email,

> > send a blank email to AFIBsupport-help

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> > Nothing in this message should be considered as medical advice,

or should

> > be acted upon without consultation with one's physician.

> >