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Posted 1/14/2015 4:30 AM (GMT 0)
Hello all,

I'm going into get blood work done tomorrow as well as an EKG and a TSH as a precaution. I recently went to a walk in clinic and got my pulse and blood pressure and checked while explaining my symptoms and the doctor seemed to believe that it is likely anxiety but it wouldn't hurt to make sure.

Since then, I've been checking my heart rate. A lot. In the mornings, after I wake up, my resting heart rate is around 60 - 70. But then tonight for example, I'll just be sitting on the couch and I have a RHR of 80 - 90. Sometimes even slightly higher.

And if I get up and walk around at a regular pace, my heart rate can go up to 120. I don't know if this is normal, if I've always experienced this or not or what to think really. Maybe it gets elevated when I think about my heart rate and worry? I don't know.

I've kept reading things online and I've scared myself into thinking there's a chance I have heart angina. I keep telling myself that it's probably not the case but there are small twitches or pains I feel that just send me going crazy thinking about the worst case.

Ahh. Just a frustrating time in my life all-around.
Posted 1/14/2015 4:36 AM (GMT 0)
This happens to me daily as well and I just got checked and am just fine. Just anxiety over here.
Posted 1/14/2015 4:47 AM (GMT 0)
Canadian, the what if's are worse than a decease, however, it never hurts to check, but angina is a real
pain not just a twinge, this may sound silly if so forgive me, but take an aspirin and dont worry, Peace

Larry ***
Posted 1/14/2015 5:00 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the reassurance. It definitely helps.

And I have had some chest pain but it comes and goes. I'm fairly certain that it's not angina, but of course it's all about the worrying. I'm hopeful that my results will be favourable and provide me with some comfort and relief.

I've also been waking up in the middle of the night feeling very anxious as of late. Hopefully I can get through tonight without waking up for more than an hour like my last few nights have been.
Posted 1/14/2015 6:20 AM (GMT 0)
Worried,

Variations in HR and BP are normal and necessary during different times of the day. Activity level, temperature, digestion, hormonal shifts, emotions and, yes, anxiety all have an effect. So try to pay as little attention as possible to these fluxuations, knowing they are normal.

Wishing you a sound, deep and peaceful sleep tonight!! As well as a great appointment tomorrow...to get the answers that you seek.

I am sure the tests are going to turn out good results. Let us know how it goes okay?

S.C.
Posted 1/14/2015 11:07 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

Good to meet you but sorry to hear you are having these worries at the moment.

As SC mentioned variations in heart rate and blood pressure are normal throughout the day but anxiety can affect these especially if you are focusing on them. Anxiety can cause all sorts of symptoms both physical and mental and they can really start to take over your life so I am pleased you are having some tests done which i'm sure will come back normal which will give you some peace of mind.

Let us know how you get on.

Hibee
Posted 1/14/2015 4:57 PM (GMT 0)
Before anxiety I used to have a resting hr that was always the same, after anxiety I'm not sure what it is anymore. But it will change with eating , posture, and thinking about your Heart.
Posted 1/15/2015 6:51 AM (GMT 0)
Sounds just like me ,
My resting heart rate could be in the high 80s or upper 90s even now and I'm on a low dose beta blocker due to anxiety ,
Before I started my beta blocker my heart rate would be in the 90s all the time and standing up it would race up to 120 than go down to 100-110 , when I moved around it would be 120 , I didn't even eat to check it during cleaning the house , Like vacuuming it was at 140 it's crazy because before anxiety I never checked it , ever since panic attacks my worries are around the heart and I think that's why it was keeping it high.
Beta blockers helped a lot , I love them so much . Even during my panic attack I take extra dose and after a while it lowers my pulse once my pulse is down my anxiety is down .
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