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Posted 1/30/2015 12:11 AM (GMT 0)
Last night when I was lying in bed reading I decided to play around with the Health app on my phone that measures your pulse. It showed my pulse was 54 bpm . I tried it a bunch of times and consistently got measurements in the 50's. So now of course my heart concerns are back.

I know your heart rate goes down when you relax but I've never seen mine get that low. Has anyone else experienced this? I was checking my pulse all day today as a result.
Posted 1/30/2015 2:12 AM (GMT 0)
Lisa,

A resting heart rate in the 50's is excellent!! Put your worries aside:)
Posted 1/30/2015 5:06 AM (GMT 0)
I had Thad it worried me too , because usually I suffer from hight pulse due to anxiety , but I had it in the 50s at rest especially at night , but I think you've had it that low before I just don't think you check it every time your relaxing , whats your resting pulse ? Like when you were checking it all day today what was it ? I'm curious cuz I have a heart rate obsession especially about my heart rate , it's so annoying I've been checking it for a year and my anxiety is revolved aroud my pulse 😡

Post Edited (Rn1987) : 1/29/2015 10:49:28 PM (GMT-7)

Posted 1/30/2015 5:08 AM (GMT 0)
Even when my heart rate was higher than average during the day due to anxiety, I often had a night time rate of 54-58bpm. I still have this often, matter of fact my heart rate was 55 about 20 mins ago when I checked it. My doctor assured me that this was nothing to be concerned about.
Posted 1/30/2015 7:07 AM (GMT 0)
Yes, a low pulse is usually indicative of an efficient and healthy heart!

The only time it would be a concern, is if the pulse does not rise with activity/exercise...and it is causing red flag symptoms such as extreme exhaustion, constant shortness of breath and fainting.

If you are really concerned, you can consult your doctor, otherwise...

...no worries, you sound like you have a happy heart.:)

S.C.
Posted 1/30/2015 12:28 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the reassurance everyone. During the day my heart rate is usually anywhere from 68 to 85 depending on what I'm doing. Sometimes a little higher especially when I'm anxious.

I do have a cardio appt on the 19th just to get checked out. My GI doctor suggested it. I'll try to stay away from the pulse monitor on my phone from now on. :-)
Posted 1/30/2015 4:34 PM (GMT 0)
Sounds good! :) Hope you are feeling relieved, knowing many of us run about the same (mine has dipped into the high 40's even) Let us know how your appointment goes!

S.C.
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