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Posted 6/10/2016 4:57 AM (GMT 0)
For many years my resting heart rate was in the high 70s. Once I started treatment in December it starting coming down slowly but steadily. It is now in the low 50s. Both my gp and my llmd think it is fine. They think it is happening because I am getting better and my heart doesn't have to work as hard. I am feeling better, not 100% but much better. I have lost 30 lbs. I do eat right but I dont get much exercise.....I still get tired easily. I have been off abx for 2 weeks and just started the cowden protocol a few days ago. I get monthly EKGs and they are normal.

I am probably just being paronoid but to ease my mind could you share your thoughts and/or experiences.

As always thanks for your help!
Posted 6/10/2016 6:58 AM (GMT 0)
My resting heart rate has come down - just recently.

Prior to lyme it ranged from 78-82 bpm.

Since treatment, I have times when it's 100 bpm - often when I stand up.

But, other times lately - my resting heart rate is often in the high 60's or low 70's.
Posted 6/10/2016 12:59 PM (GMT 0)
It is so easy to feel paranoid with Lyme and cos. I think because we deal with so many different issues. I am glad you are seeing a LLMD and a GP and unless you have reason contrary to believing him or her I would try to feel at ease with the opinions. It sounds like your GP knows you have Lyme? I know mine does but when I tell him that my heart rate feels fast I think he just humors me and says well if it continues we may have to look into that! So I would trust a LLMD before a GP.

It does sound like your heart doesn't have to work as hard which is a good thing.

Wishing you well!
Posted 6/10/2016 1:54 PM (GMT 0)
Generally speaking, the lower your resting heart rate, the better. It generally means your heart is stronger, and thus has to do less to accomplish the same amount of work.

For instance, a lot of guys who bike the Tour De France have resting heart rates in the 30's!

Now if your having other issues with your heart, than it might be related and should be checked out.

But I envy you. I used to be sub 60, and since Lyme, I'm 75 or so.
Posted 6/10/2016 3:09 PM (GMT 0)
I have seen people on this forum with high and low resting heart rates. I think it is just part of lyme to mess with heart rates.

If you LLMD is not worried, I would not be worried. You have the right to always ask for an EKG. People forget that we are in charge of our doctors and we really can tell them what we want and what we want done. We are not their subjects.
Posted 6/10/2016 4:42 PM (GMT 0)
low to mid 50's for a resting heart rate is excellent. not as excellent as a top in shape athlete who would be in the low 40's but great for the average person.
Posted 6/10/2016 6:01 PM (GMT 0)
Heart rate tends to decline with age.

My MIL has a resting heart rate of 70...her Dr. said as we get older, it drops. That surprised me.
Posted 6/10/2016 6:24 PM (GMT 0)
bartonella and babesia also mess with your heart rate make no mistake. that's what makes diagnosing heart issue very challenging all the major bugs can screw with it.
Posted 6/10/2016 6:35 PM (GMT 0)
My heart rate went fro 70s to 90s, 100s once I started lyme & co treatment. Once you start stirring up infections (we have many, even ones we're not treating) and creating more for our body to try to detox on a daily basis, you're going to affect some bodily functions with inflammation and other aggravation.

MOST people report that things return to normal with successful treatment...

-p
Posted 6/11/2016 1:12 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks for all the comments...I needed some additional feedback. The only potential symptom I have that may be related to my low heart rate is getting lightheaded. It doesnt happen often so it could be totally unrelated. Also my family has a history of heart disease. My mom had an angioplasty at 41, my dad had stints at 70, and I had 3 cousins die from heart related conditions before the age of 40. I am 43....so I guess that is why I get worried. I really have no reason to worry but I do. But I will say this is much better than the racing heart rate I used to have.

Thanks for easing my mind! I am going to try not to worry unless I have new symptoms.
Posted 6/11/2016 1:26 AM (GMT 0)
You mentioned lightheaded.

Have you checked your blood pressure?
Posted 6/11/2016 1:31 AM (GMT 0)
My blood pressure has come down too but is still normal. It used to be 120 over 80, now it is 106 over 66. The doctors said the same thing about my blood pressure....it is coming down because I am feeling better.

Maybe I was just sick for so long I dont know what it feels like to be getting better.
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