[lhub]

Hi all. I've been lurking for a few weeks, and now I have a question. I did the phen-fen thing a long time ago, lost 40 pounds, it was great. The weight has been creeping up over the past few years so I'm trying the phentermine again. I've been taking it for a week now and I've noticed that I'm getting a ringing in my ears, and heart palpitations. I went onto Webmd, used the symtom checker and one of the results was aortic regurgitaion, which can lead to "sudden death".
Now I'm in a panic. At my doctors appointment, everything seemed fine. No high blood preassure, nothing with my heart. Should I be concerned? I have another doctor's appointment in a few weeks, but should I try to get in sooner?
Also, did I mention that my dad died last month from a heart attach at the age of 64? Ever since I'm very aware of every twinge in my chest. So is this whole thing just a figment of my imagination? Should I be worried? I didn't take any phen today and so far no ringing in the ears or palpitaions.
Thoughts, anyone?

[concrete angel]

You should probably stop taking it then. It does speed up your heart and raise your blood pressure. It's a stimulant.

Go with your gut feeling, it's not worth the medical problems
if you think it may hurt you... It really isn't..

[susanpesek]

I am so sorry about your dad, Ihub. We are never prepared to lose our folks no matter whether estranged or close. It's almost a feeling of complete disconnection to the things you have been relying on all all your life. God bless you~
I would not take more phentermine. There are 24 hour pharmacies open all over cities near you; PLEASE phone and speak to a pharmacist about your concerns. In the morning, phone your doctor's office and speak to his/her nurse. Be upfront about your medications.
Who knows? It may be you can try 1/2 a pill or even less and still be safe. Good luck and please get back with us and let us know what you decide to do!

[squeekie]

It can very well be stress related after such a loss. Anxiety can bring on those heart palpitations. You should try to get an earlier appointment with your doctor and not take the phen until you see him. Better safe than sorry.

[lhub]

I got in to see the doctor yesterday afternoon. They listened to my heart and put me on a monitor for about 20 minutes. Nothing. Not even a blip. Blood pressure was normal, everything looked good. The doctor told me to take half a phen every other day and see how that works. I have another appointment in two weeks. So I took a half one today, and so far so good, although some of the cravings are starting to rear their ugly heads. So far, I haven't caved today, but it's not easy.
Stress may have played a part in the problems I was having. Last week was very stressful, but this week is better.
Oh, and by the way, when they weighed me in at the doctor's office I was down 2 lbs.

[squeekie]

lhub- That's good. I'm glad you were able to calm your fears with that appointment. Congrats on the 2lbs.you lost!

[susanpesek]

Way to go, Ihub!