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Taking The HCG Drops And Started On And Off Palpitations. What Is Going On?
Question: I am a 46 year old female, 160 lbs, 5ft 4in and I have been taking the HCG drops for about 2 weeks when I started having what I believe are palpitations that are on and off. I am healthy except for the last time I did blood work it came back with elevated liver enzymes. I did a stomach ultrasound and my doctor also checked for hepatitis. Both came back clean. I decided to stop taking the drops (1 day since). Could HCG usage be the cause? This is not my first time using HCG...I have taken the injections before.
Hello, XXXXXXX,
I am glad that your doctor checked for Hepatitis B&Cand they
were normal.Normal sonogram rules out gallstones, although
you can have sand or cholesterol deposits that may not show
on the sonogram.HCG hormone almost acts like a cortisone
and sometimesit can cause liver test abnormalities.If all
your liver tests return to normal when you are not on HCG,
you can be sure that is the culprit.I am qestioning the need
for use in your case.
Wish you well.
I am glad that your doctor checked for Hepatitis B&Cand they
were normal.Normal sonogram rules out gallstones, although
you can have sand or cholesterol deposits that may not show
on the sonogram.HCG hormone almost acts like a cortisone
and sometimesit can cause liver test abnormalities.If all
your liver tests return to normal when you are not on HCG,
you can be sure that is the culprit.I am qestioning the need
for use in your case.
Wish you well.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Dr Narasi thank you for your answer but what I really wanted to know is why I am having what I believe to be heart palpitations. These started happening last Thursday and was noticeable every time I took HCG drops. It doesn't feel like by heart is racing just feels more like a pulsing
Hello, XXXXXXX,
The causes for palpitations are many.
This includes over active Thyroid. If you
have not had blood tests for Thyroid, you
should get T-3,T-4,TSH levels to make sure
they are O.K.
If your pulsating feeling happens evrytime
you use the HCG drops and you feel better
when you are off of this, obviously HCG
is the culprit.
If you continue to have problem, you should
be seen by a cardiologist.
Wish you well.
The causes for palpitations are many.
This includes over active Thyroid. If you
have not had blood tests for Thyroid, you
should get T-3,T-4,TSH levels to make sure
they are O.K.
If your pulsating feeling happens evrytime
you use the HCG drops and you feel better
when you are off of this, obviously HCG
is the culprit.
If you continue to have problem, you should
be seen by a cardiologist.
Wish you well.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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