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Posted 4/20/2019 6:41 AM (GMT 0)
So my normal resting heart rate is between 58-64bpm

I wear my Fitbit at night and when I checked it this morning it says that my heart beat went down to 42bpm at one point when sleeping.

Should I be worried?

Oh I should add that I started taking hawthorn tincture again 5 days ago

Post Edited (Szabo246) : 4/20/2019 12:56:59 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 4/20/2019 7:07 AM (GMT 0)
Are you an athlete?
I don’t think that’s a problem - my brother had a very low heart rate when he was a cyclist (racing)
His heart rate was in the low 50’s - if there were fitbits back then maybe his pulse would have gone into the 40’s while he slept.

It wouldn’t hurt to get your heart checked out - an EKG amd whatever else your Dr thinks is a good heart health test.

Prior to this - what is the lowest heart rate you’ve seen during your sleep?

Hawthorn is a good herb for the heart - I take it too. Do you find it tastes good? I have Woodland Essence brand.

Do you also take CoQ10?
Posted 4/20/2019 7:24 AM (GMT 0)
No I’m no athlete Girlie! Im active but what I’d describe as ‘normal active’ walking, running after my toddler, nothing too extravagant.

You’re questions just prompted me to check Girlie! It seems my heart rate tends to dip to the 40’s - 50’s every night for the last 2 weeks! ( which is when I started wearing my Fitbit)

Maybe it’s normal for me... but then I’m not an athlete. Hmmm... the thought of sitting in A&E doesn’t appeal, maybe I could try and get. Referral through my GP.

Yeah I take the woodland essence one too it tastes nice, so much nicer than any of the other herbs!! Might have to find a different source though as I end up having to pay a lot on postage and customs tax.

Yes I also take coq10 and motherwort. I read that they can all lower heart rate, maybe I should skip one of them?

Does anyone else have a low sleeping heart rate?
Posted 4/20/2019 7:56 AM (GMT 0)
I don’t own a Fitbit so I don’t know my sleeping heart rate.

My resting heart rate has never been very low - even when I was active in sports.
(Its high 70’s to low 80’s)

My husband says I’m part hummingbird.

Maybe just a discussion with your Dr - she will likely know if it’s normal and healthy for heart rate to be in the 40’s.

I wonder if my sleep apnea test result sheet would have my lowest heart rate on it ... if I can find the paper I’ll take a look.
Posted 4/20/2019 8:09 AM (GMT 0)
Hummingbird smile I like that smile

Thanks girlie if you could shed any light that would be great. I know I shouldn’t but I did consult Dr Google, who said when sleeping between 40-60 is normal.

I guess I just don’t know what’s normal for me and I always paid attention to the highest heart rate point as that’s what I was afraid of, when I checked the lowest today it was a surprise!
Posted 4/20/2019 12:48 PM (GMT 0)
I have measured my sleep for 4 months with an oura ring. My lowest sleeping heart rate is often in low 40. 41 last night.

I also take hawtorn and is quite active. I dont think you need to worry that much about yours.
https://ouraring.com/heart-rate-while-sleeping/
Posted 4/21/2019 4:23 AM (GMT 0)
I wouldn’t be too worried but I would look into something..my entire life my resting heart rate has been about 50... When this all started for me, I rushed to the ER in the worst panic attack of all time and once they had me calmed down my heart monitor read 36.. 3 months into seeing a cardiologist and I was deemed “healthy” and “in shape” after a 72 hour holter monitor read 31 in my sleep numerous times.. fast forward today, almost 8 months later and I’ve been given the diagnosis of “pots” and dysautonomia. My heart rate never gets below 50 anymore, be it the Wellbutrin or the antibiotics I’m not sure.. but if you feel out of it, tired, fatigued.. look into dysautonomia. The only thing my doctor would tell me is that the response my body was having when gravity wasn’t acting upon it as heavily (when lying down) was exaggerated by either an overactive nervous system or the dysautonomia.. my heart is/was very healthy so lying down it didn’t need to do much to keep the blood pumping... just make sure with the low heart rate you’re not having dangerously low blood pressure or passing out..
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