Dizziness

I had a dual chamber pacemaker and defib. installed about 10 weeks ago.   Pacing was turned on and heart rate changed from 60 to 70 back in mid june.   Everything was fine until I got a case of bronchitis.  They put me on ic bromphenir and a Ventrolin inhaler.  I am basically off of those meds now as the coughing has subsided.

My issue is one of dizziness the last 10 days or so.  It seems like sometimes I get up and move around and I am fine.  Othertimes I have to stop after four or five steps and then continue after a few seconds.   

Could this be simply a reaction to the bromphenir or something else?   bp is 140 over 68 and the pulse at rest is 74 to 80 instead of the 71.    I transmitted to the doctor but it is the weekend. 

 

2 Comments

Probably medications

by Theknotguy - 2018-08-04 08:19:05

Everything is so intertwined that it sometimes is hard to determine what causes what.  My best guess being non-medical but having gone through several medication changes is that it was the medication you were on.  Give it a little time and see if things start to get better.  At the very least you can say things were OK until a specific date and then changed after getting a specific medication.  Changes in fluid retention and the lymphatic system can cause swelling in the inner ear throwing off your balance.  

Hope you start feeling better soon.

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by tcornel - 2018-08-04 10:53:32

Thank you.   I needed reassurance.  

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