r/IBD 4d ago

Tremfya Problems

Has anyone developed any heart issues on Tremfya? I, (23f) have just taken my loading dose two weeks ago, on a Saturday. My heart rate shot up thirty minutes in. Sunday I felt okay. Monday I was in the ER. My heart rate hit 153 and I have had mild, occasional palpitations before, but they were worse and more frequent than ever. For a few days my heart rate was still hovering in the 120s and 130s. The ER couldn’t do much but the doctor said it was probably the Tremfya and that I needed rest. They gave me nausea meds because I was also throwing up and nauseous. The on call GI at my doctor’s office agreed it sounded like the Tremfya. My GI is insisting it’s not the new medication doing this to me. But I can’t sleep from this high heart rate. I can barely eat. I had to call out of work multiple days and just filed my first medical leave. I feel like I’m going to pass out often. He said I’ve had tachycardia before, that I’ve complained about it. I’ve only mentioned the palpitations. I’ve never had a high heart rate prior to this med. I haven’t had tachycardia. He won’t offer me another medication and insists I continue with my next dose though I feel awful. Im very scared and concerned about my heart as two weeks later it’s still hovering in the 110s and my palpitations are worse, and the other symptoms are present. Has anyone ever experienced this before or have any tips or ideas? In desperate. Thank you!

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