drowningfish134
11-30-2006, 07:04 PM
HI, my name is andy and i had a cooarctation of the aorta when i was three, i am now 16. I am on lisinopril and atenolol. lately, have always felt overheated and tired. i also, since on the meds lost all ambition(may just be age too). my feet especially, in my large, highly padded shoes sweat the worst. I am 6'1 and 160 lbs. i have also been light headed a lot, and have frequent chest pains. ne clues? is takin the meds a bad sign?
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drowningfish134
11-30-2006, 11:14 PM
does anyone have a clue?
Lenin
12-01-2006, 08:11 AM
Oops, duplicate post...sorry!
Lenin
12-01-2006, 08:12 AM
fish,
The weakness is likely attributed to the atenolol, a beta-blocker that causes fatigue in most people...like all beta-blockers. Maybe a diuretic with the lisinopril will give you more pep.
As to the cause of the chest pains, best let a cardiologist make that call.
Is your aorta still "coarctated <narrowed>?" Have they told you that is what is causing your high blood presssure?
The weakness is likely attributed to the atenolol, a beta-blocker that causes fatigue in most people...like all beta-blockers. Maybe a diuretic with the lisinopril will give you more pep.
As to the cause of the chest pains, best let a cardiologist make that call.
Is your aorta still "coarctated <narrowed>?" Have they told you that is what is causing your high blood presssure?
Mari526
12-02-2006, 01:23 PM
HI, my name is andy and i had a cooarctation of the aorta when i was three, i am now 16. I am on lisinopril and atenolol. lately, have always felt overheated and tired. i also, since on the meds lost all ambition(may just be age too). my feet especially, in my large, highly padded shoes sweat the worst. I am 6'1 and 160 lbs. i have also been light headed a lot, and have frequent chest pains. ne clues? is takin the meds a bad sign?
You should report these symptoms to your PCP or cardiologist, they might be a sign of an electrolyte imbalance. Make sure you're drinking enough water, dehydration can cause fatigue. Also, it could be a sign of anemia, so seeing your MD and having some labwork done would be a good idea. Good Luck!
You should report these symptoms to your PCP or cardiologist, they might be a sign of an electrolyte imbalance. Make sure you're drinking enough water, dehydration can cause fatigue. Also, it could be a sign of anemia, so seeing your MD and having some labwork done would be a good idea. Good Luck!