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Posted 1/15/2014 7:33 PM (GMT 0)
So I've been having anxiety again but with my anxiety comes a lot of physical aspects or complaints. Lately I've been obsessed about my heart rate, feeling palpitations, and having massive headaches. So i made a doctors appointment and went in to see the doc. My resting heart rate was 100 which alarmed me but my doc just choked it up to anxiety and said my heart sounded fine. Then when I told her about the vertigo spells I've been having she basically said if it's a physical thing it could be my vision, my brain, or my heart. Then she said that all my tests etc were outdated because it had been 2 years ago since I got my work up. So of course I left the appointment not really getting any answers and more frustrated.

Then yesterday I didn't even want to get out of bed. When I did, my heart rate was up, I was anxious, and again I had a headache. My husband came home and I told him to take me to the ER. When I got there my HR was 140 and climbing. They did an EKG and a CT scan and kept me on the monitor. They got my HR down to 82 and said nothing was wrong. So again, just anxiety! I just hate it! Ugh!

I made an appointment with a therapist but I couldn't get in until the 23rd and I have to wait to see the therapist before I can be referred to a psychiatrist to see if I need to be put on meds. I just feel like the whole thing is a waiting game and it's so frustrating!! I just want to feel better!!! Be back to myself!
Posted 1/15/2014 8:09 PM (GMT 0)
I am sorry you are going through such frustrating times.

When my anxiety is playing a dominant role in my life, it is not unusual for my heart rate to average between 100-120 bpm. I know how scary that can feel, and seeing those numbers can add to our panic.

Your doctors will be able to help you decipher all of this and put all the puzzle pieces together and help you get a more grounded answer for what's triggering this.

The fact that your heart eventually dropped down to 82 is a good sign!

I have a very long history of having a very high heart rate,-- especially so when I'm in doctor's offices and I know they're going to be checking! (White Coat Syndrome I believe).

Our heart rate fluctuates constantly throughout the day and night, depending on our activities, our fitness level, our anxiety and stress....we're not machines where the numbers remain constant across the board.

Remind yourself that your pulse came down substantially, and that that is a great sign!

You hang in there BLR, and know that we're here for you.



M.
Posted 1/16/2014 3:30 AM (GMT 0)
I'm going through the same thing right now with my heart rate. Earlier today just cleaning house then walking up the stairs my heart rate was 135 just because of anxiety and it always makes me feel out of breath too. Ugh I hate it but just know your not alone and try to ride out those attacks because like yours mine always goes back down too!
Posted 1/16/2014 6:28 AM (GMT 0)
BLR,

You are taking all the right steps towards getting the answers and treatment that you need.

I know that it is hard to endure, when you want and need to feel better yesterday!!

Keep posting with us, and we will do our best to keep you encouraged and in good spirits. :-)


You will get to where you want to be and reach your goals! Be patient with yourself and the process.

S.C.

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