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Posted 1/18/2012 7:40 PM (GMT 0)
Hi all,

This morning I got up feeling fine then all of a sudden I felt off so I checked my pr and it read 59, I have been drinking pleanty of water and eating. But with seeing the low number has got my mind playing with me I can not seem to shake the feeling of doom tho I am not feeling anxiety or deprssed atm. I am ready to go home and call my doctor and ask questions and see when I can get in again to see him. All I have done is cry today. My kids well be home soon and I hate them seeing me this way. I am so scared that something is going to happen to me. When I told my mom she just rolled her eyes. I am trying to think pos on this but not easy.



Shell (sorry for the short hand)
Posted 1/18/2012 9:10 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Sky:)

Your pulse is on the low side of normal, but still within a safe range. If you are really concerned about it, go ahead and ask your doctor, but I am sure that you are going to be fine.

The fact that you have cut-down/quit smoking could have something to do with it. Also if you have been working out, that will lower your resting pulse rate.

A fit heart works more efficiently, meaning that you will have less beats per minute, because the output of a strong heart does more work.

If you continue to feel unwell, call your dr., but otherwise try to relax and enjoy a distracting activity with your kids.:)

Let us know how you are doing soon:)

S.C.
Posted 1/18/2012 11:52 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Sky,

How you feeling now ?  SC is right about your pulse being at the low end of normal.  I know that feeling of "oh No, what is wrong?"  Try not to let your thoughts run away with you.  Also let out the tears of frustration and fear and then take a deep breath and walk right through the anxiety. 

Do check in with your Dr. or the triage nurse if you feel sympotomatic when your pules is in the 59 range.

Gentle Hugs,

Kitt

Posted 1/19/2012 12:38 AM (GMT 0)
Hello S.C and Kitt,

I am feeling a little better, I was not able to talk with my Dr. or the nurse am thinking they where busy. I hate having head colds , they make you feel like the walking dead.

S.C, I am doing ok on the quiting the cigs I have cut them down but can't seem to quite all the way lol.

I am hoping tomorrow will be better and that the Dr. office calls me back.

I hope both of ya'll are doing well these cold nights (here where I am from is really cold nights are in the teens)

Shell
Posted 1/19/2012 4:54 PM (GMT 0)
BRRRRRRrrrrrr that is too cold...hey maybe your pulse is low 'cause your about to go into hibernation, Lol!

Seriously though, are you feeling better today?  What is your pulse now? I am betting that it has gone up, and that it was just a fluke. Our heart rates can fluctuate a lot during the day, depending on our activity.

Mine has been as low as 48 and sometimes is in the 80's if I am anxious.

If you are still feeling off call your doctor, otherwise I am sure you'll be fine.:)

Talk to you soon,
S.C.
Posted 1/19/2012 4:57 PM (GMT 0)
Oh BTW...just noticed your sig line...if you are hypothyroid this can cause low heart rate right? Maybe you had better call your doctor and just make sure that your synthroid dose is right and doesn't need adjusting...just a thought:)

S.C.
Posted 1/19/2012 5:45 PM (GMT 0)
Hey S.C,

I am feeling much better today when I checked this morning it was between 72 to 75, I am going to ask my Dr. that about my med level when I get to talk to him today. I was wondering the same thing I have been on this dose for around a year and with me losing weight I am not sure if he will need to change it. I know it is cold only up to 40 in temp out side today I have been hiding under my blankie ****.


Shell
Posted 1/19/2012 5:47 PM (GMT 0)
ohh BTW

I do still feel kinda blah but that is probable from being so worried yesterday, all I have wanted to do is sleep all day lol
Posted 1/20/2012 6:50 PM (GMT 0)
I am to go see my Dr on this coming monday the nurse is worried since my rhr is staying in the 50's while I am sitting or rresting she said it should be in the 60's or a little higher. I am scared that something may be wrong, I am trying not to worry. On top of it all I have a burnning feeling in the upper part of my stomach I am thinking is heart burn. all I have done is cry I can not seem to stop I want to go to the hospital and get checked out but with out the money to pay for an er visit I keep holding off going maybe tonight if it get bad my hubby will take me. I feel as if I am going crazy and don't understand why I can not get it under control confused cry shakehead sad


Shell
Posted 1/20/2012 7:20 PM (GMT 0)
Shell,

Do you have access to urgent care or walk in care at your clinic ?  If you feel you need to be seen today kindly explain to the triage nurse at the clinic that you have a heartrate in the 50s with heartburn.  Going to the clinic is less expensive then waiting to go to the ER tonight.

I know you are worrying and Monday looks a long ways off for you right now so do call the clinic.  They always have room for certain medical concerns and heart is one of them.

Kindly,

Kitt

Posted 1/24/2012 1:24 AM (GMT 0)
Shell,

How did your appointment go today? Were they able to tell you why your pulse has been low, and what you can do about it?

Let us know how it went when you can...hope all is well:)

S.C.
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