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Posted 1/9/2015 10:10 PM (GMT 0)
Just yesterday I wrote in here in another post that a nice low heart rate is a good thing. Well mine has been low lately. Abnormally low for me. Unfortunately it's starting to drive me nuts and really make me anxious. I really don't want to take my Xanax right now, but my hands and feet are freezing, my breathing is all weird and even though I feel like my heart should be racing, it's only around 67. I'm also pretty sure I'm gonna cry any second now.

I don't know why I can't take my own advice and believe that my heart is normal, but I can't. Physically I feel really bad right now and mentally I'm going down the wrong path. Fast.

Hating today.
Posted 1/9/2015 10:26 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Park,

I too am having some heart anxiety right now. I've felt fine all day and out of nowhere I started to feel a bit panicked and now I have a heart rate just over 100 (my resting is around 75). Feeling pretty scared but we both will be absolutely alright. I surely know that it is very hard to convince yourself that it is of no serious threat but it really isn't.

Stay strong and keep us updated. Talking with everyone here makes me immediately calmer and I hope you're feeling better soon.
Posted 1/9/2015 10:32 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Worried. I broke down and took my xanax and am praying that it kicks in soon. I'm just feeling very off and I'm pretty sure my imagination is going to get over active here pretty soon. I'm sorry you're going through it too. :-(
Posted 1/9/2015 10:38 PM (GMT 0)
I think it's much easier to advise someone else than take our own advice!! We know the right thing to do, it's just the doing part that is difficult...

I don't think you're going down the wrong path. Maybe just having a bad day. We all have them, but I think it's harder for us that are recovering. We are still scared to go to that "place" again and that ends up adding to the anxiety. This is where you mind can really mess with you. my advice? write this day off, take a hot bath and start again tomorrow.

Hope you feel better soon❤️
Posted 1/9/2015 10:57 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks, M2G&Q. I'm letting my Xanax kick in right now and then I may head up to the tub. I feel like having a good cry in the bath might help release some of the tension. I have a massage scheduled for Sunday and I'm hoping that helps too. My neck and shoulders are terrible, which messes up my breathing too. Bah. See ya later, Friday.
Posted 1/9/2015 11:49 PM (GMT 0)
So I'm a little freaked out because my doctor actually wants to see me tomorrow. His exact words were, make an appointment to come in early next week, or go to sick call tomorrow morning, or go to the ER of you experience shortness of breath. I'm going to sick call tomorrow as my in between decision. Im stressed out. I just need to sleep this night away.
Posted 1/10/2015 12:54 AM (GMT 0)
Park, for years my heart rate was 50-55 like you describe i did have cold hands and feet, they put me on
a calcium Chanel blocker to open up the smaller blood vessels, now if i sit too much i still get cold hands and feet, but if i am up and around my hands and feet get nice and warm, When you really give this some
thought you know you are in no danger, Peace

Larry ***
Posted 1/10/2015 1:14 AM (GMT 0)
Larry,

I saw that you had replied to this thread and instantly felt better. Thank you for saying that and sharing. I'll be seeing my doctor tomorrow morning and he is wonderful and whatever he tells me, I will trust. I'm very confident and hopeful that this is no biggie, but a little reassurance never hurt.
Posted 1/10/2015 2:56 AM (GMT 0)
My primary concern with my health anxiety is my heart. I think that I'm going to have a heart attack all the tine but usually it's a pulled muscle or indigestion. I hope you feel better after going tomorrow.
Posted 1/10/2015 3:50 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you, Jennings. I haven't worried about my heart in quite awhile, but I'm hypersensitive to my body and something is different. I don't think it's something serious, but it didn't ease my mom be that the doctor wants me to come in. I'll just be happy to wake up tomorrow and get to that appointment.
Posted 1/10/2015 4:16 AM (GMT 0)
You will be fine Park, just let it all flow away and relax, see you tomorrow, Peace

Larry ***
Posted 1/10/2015 2:29 PM (GMT 0)
Well, had an EKG this morning and it was perfect. BP was perfect at 110/70. My doctor and I have decided that my heart rate has slowed down because I've quit drinking wine during the week. It's the only change I've made and it seems to have directly impacted my sleep and my heart rate. Buh-bye alcohol. Looks like it's going to be reserved for very special occasions! He also said he was glad to see my heart rate didn't increase as I quit the alcohol because it meant I wasn't addicted and experiencing any kind of withdrawal.

I cannot stress enough the importance of having a good GP. This man is so wonderful for getting me in this morning, he's accessible through email and he is so kind and thorough. I feel such relief!
Posted 1/10/2015 2:43 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Park- Glad to hear that you had a good check up this morning. That explanation makes sense. Glad you got some reassurance! Hope you have a better day today.
Posted 1/10/2015 2:58 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks, MG! I am surprised that wine has such a yucko impact on me. My doctor said I could have a minor allergy to something in it or it could be the sugar in wine. Who knows, but I'm happy to be done with it to feel better.
Posted 1/10/2015 5:58 PM (GMT 0)
P,

So glad that all is well! I am sorry that you have had to give up your wine though...

..however if it makes you feel best in the big picture, then you have made a good decision.:) A lot of people are allergic to the sulfates, which is common in almost all wines. (used as part of the process/preserving)

You could experiment with a sulfate free (no added sufates wine) if you care to...but if you are resolved to do without, that would be an even better choice...

Great job on identifying this issue, going in and getting the answers you needed.:)

Have a relaxed rest of the weekend!

S.C.
Posted 1/10/2015 6:12 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks, S.C.

I think I'm just gonna reserve it for nice dinners out or special occasions. I sleep 100x better if I haven't had a glass and it'll be a ton better for me in the long run. I have borderline cholesterol and high runs in my family, so cutting back on the sugars in wine should be just what I need to lower those pesky triglycerides!

I have to say, all of my health stressors lately are just making me a healthier person overall and preventing anything yucky down the road. Trying to see the good in the bad here! :-)
Posted 1/10/2015 9:29 PM (GMT 0)
I'm so glad your dr reassured you! I had the most amazing GP before I moved and I miss her terribly. I almost want to move back just to get her back again. Glad your feeling better today!!

Hugs
Posted 1/10/2015 9:39 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks, JF! I would be so bummed if I had to leave this guy!!
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