I’m Wearing a Heart Monitor…
I’ve been having a racing and pounding heart. I’ve done multiple heart tests and they’ve all come back clear, so my doctor put me on a 14-day heart monitor. It’s this device that adheres to your chest and records every single heartbeat for 2 weeks. It’s SOOOOO ITCHY!!!! Lol
Im really hoping the results come back clear, and it’s just anxiety, POTS, or long COVID.
Has anyone ever used one of these? Any stories? How do you make the itching go away??? Keep in mind, you can’t get it wet, or put lotions or soap on or near it.
I had done a 24 hour one years ago. Mine was attached with tape, if yours is the same you can try a different tape, some are said to be hypoallergenic.
If it's an adhesive directly on the device contact the clinic that set it up,they might be able to switch to a different adhesive.
Some medications can help with the itching, but again, you need to ask about that, either with the testing clinic or the clinic that ordered the testing, because of the possibility of medications altering the results.
Once done a topical medication can reduce the irritation and itching. Here some are otc and stronger ones are prescription, so talking to a doctor or pharmacist can help.
I tried (thanks to the advice of someone on Reddit) taking Claritin, which I already had. They had suggested taking an antihistamine, which is what Claritin is. It’s MASSIVELY minimized the itching! That, plus wearing multiple layers, which lessens the clothes rubbing against the adhesive/skin. :)
@jesusredeemedme2425 I'm glad that's helping! Staying cool would probably help too. Cool water on hands, neck if you start feeling hot.
@jesusredeemedme2425 I hope the results come back clear as well <3
Thank you <3
@jesusredeemedme2425 I hope that as well. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Thank you <3
@jesusredeemedme2425 My hearts been racing 24/7 ever since I got anxiety at 18. So hopefully it is just that, cause that doesn't seem to be able to hurt you. I wish you the best though.
My mother has to wear those too, but she hasn't started yet. Her heart is often racing or beating rapidly. I think you should go with the flow, try to distract yourself.❤️🩹
I pray that your results come clear and good.❣️
I finally got it off and sent it back. Now I just have to wait for the results to be sent to my doctor, and then passed to me :)
@jesusredeemedme2425 You are having heart problems which have not been diagnosed even though some tests have been done. Your doctor has goe further to attached some machines to help to find out the real cause of your issue and this is causing you some discomfort.
You are anxious and worry what the diagnosis may reveal fearing that it my involve some diseases that are difficult to contain.
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