Low heart rate freaking out

So we've been moving to a new house for a couple weeks, I've been having some numb and tingly forearms and hands, rapid breathing, orange urine, frequent urination etc. go to ER at first thinking I have hypoglycemia due to the tingly hands and frequent urination, they say urine is fine and not hypo or hyperglycemia, then was feeling super super tired also and felt so exhausted like I can't even do much, call doc to make appt. can't get in until the next day, go back to ER thinking it has to be something serious, they check urine, send me home saying I need more testing that my doc can do, but otherwise they're sure I'm fine.

Go to doc yesterday, she says "still no insurance?", I say no, got denied by disability, can't get any help with the Marian Clinic as they aren't accepting patients but told me to wait for Obama Care, then she says well, of all the tests I've done on you, I would know 10 times over if you had sugar problems, liver or kidney issues, you are fine and it's probably anxiety, I go home and realize that I'm super dehydrated, but while I was at her office, she mentions that the other day when I went into the ER the doc there said I had a low heart rate, which she said is strange and that I have never had that before, but could be due to inactivity, so of course now I'm focused on the low heart rate, have been checking it off and on, it's been about 77 bpm, which is okay I guess, but mine is normally 90's.

So then I wonder what's in the world is going on, and why she didn't catch that it must be dehydration, when I told her my urine has been dark and I had been doing frequent urination trips with not much output, along with nausea, feeling tired.. etc. I feel like they just don't want to bother with me and say "you're going to be fine, its anxiety".

Now I'm freaking out totally about the heart rate thing, what else could go wrong?? I feel like I become dehydrated too easily, I have to drink and drink and drink all darn day to keep up, no idea what could be causing it.

Jessiepooh, are you taking any meds for your PAD? If so, that could be one reason your heart rate dropped, and it's not a bad thing either, so don't worry yourself about it.

The normal resting heart rate for an adult is between 60-100 beats per minute, so you're good. I know exactly how you feel though, because I am taking Lexapro, on my third week of this now, and my heart rate used to beat at 100 BPM resting! Now it's down to 80, and at first it freaked me out, thinking something is wrong, but in all honesty, it's just the med doing it's job.

It's actually better on your heart to have it on the lower end of the spectrum. Now if it dips below 60, then I'd be concerned. Just relax, and most importantly..... BREATH! You're fine!

Also, take Larry's advice. If you have a friend with diabetes, have them check your glucose level in the morning before you eat or drink anything but water.

((Hugs)) Fox

I also have a low resting HR...everyone is different, and even individuals will have variances in their vitals.

Try to chalk up the rest of your issues to being pushed physically and mentally...moving will do both! It can be very stressful...even if you don't actively feel anxious.

The numb and tingly forearms are surely from packing and lifting.

Drink lots of water, get some rest and do your coping skills. You will be allright! (congrats on your new place!)

S.C.

I got a little freaked out a while ago about the low HR thing but then convinced myself that low is better than high. When sitting at my desk I run right at 60. Only problem now is that I worry when I get above 100 without exertion.