Heart issues - Pacemaker ? endocarditis - Behçet's UK

Behçet's UK

5,392 members4,391 posts

Heart issues - Pacemaker ? endocarditis

Asteroid profile image
4 Replies

I was diagnosed with Behcet's last year. The most significant features has been the ulcers, red rashes in the mouth and a sore tongue and lips which did not improve with colchicine or steroids but is improving with Plaquenil. I have HLA B5.

I also get little red sores on my arms, legs, scalp and neck. I get stinging nodules on my fingers and splinter haemorrhages on my thumb nails. These symptoms are sporadic.

I had a pacemaker put in in March 2014 for an arrhythmia that caused my heart to stop. Later that year night sweats started. They are unusual because I have normal temperature, pulse and blood pressure during the sweats. Many investigations have failed to find a cause. My bloods are good and apart from getting breathless going upstairs I am healthy.

A recent Trans Oesophageal Echocardiogram revealed a mass or vegetation on one of my pacemaker leads. My blood cultures were negative.

The cardiologist and I agreed that my condition is "complex" . The rarity of the signs, symptoms and general presentation makes it very difficult for case management and treatment.

Has anyone else had heart issues like this?

Written by
Asteroid profile image
Asteroid
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
4 Replies
sam0511 profile image
sam0511

I am so sorry you are suffering this - unfortunately I have no advise or experience of any of your symptoms, however I empathise with what you say in the last paragraph rings so very true. I am experiencing things now which could be Behcets related, but it is the uncertainty of the whole thing that I find the most isolating. I hope you find some answers and treatment quick. Genuinely wishing you all the very best with this.

UKADMIN profile image
UKADMINPartnerBehcet's Syndrome Society

Good afternoon Asteroid, thanks for posting. Your Cardiologist may want to discuss your case with your Behcet's doctor / specialist. If you are in the UK, the Cardiologist may want to consult one of the Behcet's Centres of Excellence. This is a link to our Factsheet on Behcet's and the Heart: behcets.org.uk/wp-content/u... Best of luck to you.

Asteroid profile image
Asteroid in reply toUKADMIN

Thank you,

I am in Sydney Australia. I will let you know how I get on

cheers

Helend1234 profile image
Helend1234

Hey, I know this is an old post but could you explain the red rashes in your mouth as I am getting very similar symptoms to you also always got sore tounge and lips and weird sores on my hands/fingers that sting. If you still use this please private message me x

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Vaginal and rectal issues?

Hope everyone understands and appreciates that I am not trying to be too graphic or crude but have...
Stm252 profile image

weird skin issues?

Does anyone else get any odd skin issues? Not sure if they are ulcers or just a result of the...
wendya432 profile image

Swelling soft tissue under both eyes. Query Behcets related?

Hello, I was diagnosed with Behcets in 2017 following a stroke to my left parietal lobe from which...
NikD profile image

Stomach Issues!!

Sorry for the essay! I'm still having no luck with my consultants! Still going back and forth with...
Soph19 profile image

Help and advice needed

I'm so glad I found a forum that has real live people with Bechets! Argh! I'm at my wits end, so...
Deadends profile image

Moderation team

UKADMIN profile image
UKADMINPartner
TonyWT profile image
TonyWTPartner

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.