Can people with Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia work? What kind of work can they perform?

Yes, up until recently I was working in a very labor intensive, fast paced, high stressed job. Being active is beat for IST patients, the stress though is no good.

I work, but I'm also on FMLA to protect my job just in case. I eat every 3 hours in order to keep my energy up. Celery and on are your friend. A job with a consistent temperature and not a lot of heavy lifting is best. Even though that's completely opposite of what I do. I just love my job and can't see myself anywhere else.

yes you can work. It took me 3 years to get myself back to full time work. It took different medication trial until I found the correct ones that optimize my function

I think that depends on the severity of the symptoms. The fatigue itself is overwhelming at times and it is hard enough just to manage basic life skills at home.

Many patients, once treatment has begun and is successful in controlling their symptoms, can return to work. This of course is unique to every patient and as such, there are patients who cannot work due to the severity of their symptoms, or the inability to control their symptoms.

If a patient is successful in working, it is advisable to seek employment in a non-stressful environment. Work in the following fields would be strongly advised against due to the effects of stress on the heart rate.

* Emergency Services
* Healthcare
* Legal / Paralegal
* Physically Strenuous Career Paths (e.g.: Fitness Coach)

If you are diagnosed with Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia, you will in most cases be precluded from joining/enlisting in the Armed Forces / Military.

Well, we with these disease can work almost anything but should not be under stress.

It all depends on the severity of the patients IST some have mild cases and some have very debilitating cases. There seems to be a correlation between IST patients and health care workers but don't know why.