Flutter1
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Hi @Jockette . So last week my cardiologist had asked me to taper off the Tramadol because my heart rate consistently was in the upper 70s to 80 BPM, after being in the 40s for a few days following surgery. It usually is between 58 and 62. Even my home PT was concerned. Two years ago, I was hospitalized for a tachycardia, so I have a history and a genetic component.
So I took my last very small dose of Tramadol after dinner last night and awakened in the middle of the night with my heart visibly pounding in my chest. Today is my first day without Tramadol and my heart rate is now back to 62. Wow — it is crucial to consult your other drs and specialists during this recovery. I have seen that mentioned several times here. the OS needs to look at the “entire” patient. We need more than cookie-cutter treatment! Thank goodness for my cardiologist. She knew just what was happening.
So I took my last very small dose of Tramadol after dinner last night and awakened in the middle of the night with my heart visibly pounding in my chest. Today is my first day without Tramadol and my heart rate is now back to 62. Wow — it is crucial to consult your other drs and specialists during this recovery. I have seen that mentioned several times here. the OS needs to look at the “entire” patient. We need more than cookie-cutter treatment! Thank goodness for my cardiologist. She knew just what was happening.