paxy
12-29-2003, 08:38 AM
hi, does any1 have e same problem as me? my heart rate is fast. i think it is abt 88 even when resting. meaning it is at least 88 24 hrs a day. is tt bad, serious?
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Rick7799
12-29-2003, 10:01 AM
The only way to know for sure is to see a doctor. It's higher than the average but not dangerously high. Is your health in general good? Nervous or anxious people tend to have a higher heart rate. Medications can cause it, even over the counter. There are many reasons why the heart rate can be up.
wr6969
12-29-2003, 11:56 AM
If you do some research on the Net, the human heart beats between 60-90 (or 60-100, depending on which site you visit!) beats per minute. So your pulse rate seems to be "within the range". I've explored this question with my cardiologist and doctors a couple of times, and they seem to be of the opinion that only if the "faster" pulse gives rise to any untoward symptoms such as palpitations, pain, etc should it be a cause for concern. Some people just have a higher resting heart rate for various reasons - hence the wide range quoted above. People who are fit will have lower pulse rates, somewhere in the region of the low 40s! Generally, the older you are, the slower your heart will beat, and the more out-of-shape you are, the faster your heart will beat.
A couple of major contributing factors to a faster pulse are anxiety, stress, and anger. If you take your pulse often, it's likely that the fact that you have discovered that your pulse is higher than the average (whatever average is defined as!) will cause your pulse to go even higher!
As Rick mentioned, it's best to check firstly with your doctor who may be able to do an ECG. If anything untoward is discovered, he/she may then refer you to a cardiologist for further investigation. But I suspect that it's only anxiety that's causing your slightly faster pulse! Once you've been assured that nothing is wrong, stop taking your pulse! For people who are easily panicked/stressed/anxious, it will only make the pulse go faster, and I'm speaking from personal experience! :)
A couple of major contributing factors to a faster pulse are anxiety, stress, and anger. If you take your pulse often, it's likely that the fact that you have discovered that your pulse is higher than the average (whatever average is defined as!) will cause your pulse to go even higher!
As Rick mentioned, it's best to check firstly with your doctor who may be able to do an ECG. If anything untoward is discovered, he/she may then refer you to a cardiologist for further investigation. But I suspect that it's only anxiety that's causing your slightly faster pulse! Once you've been assured that nothing is wrong, stop taking your pulse! For people who are easily panicked/stressed/anxious, it will only make the pulse go faster, and I'm speaking from personal experience! :)
jasmyn04
12-29-2003, 05:19 PM
paxy, thats funny, thats excactly what my heart rate was when i checked it this morning. im concerned about it too. but after reading wr6969's post, i feel better. im one who is quick to get stressed and im not the healthiest eater (thats an understatement) the only excersize i get is at work or school. i guess now that i got some free time i actually noticed my heart rate.. but after checking it today, i remember that its been like that for awhile now and im fine.
Laura B
12-29-2003, 08:40 PM
My resting heartrate would also be between 85-90 bpm. About two years ago my doctor said it should not be so high, so he put me on a beta blocker, just 25 mg. Ever since I'm taking that pill my resting pulse ist between 65-70. The first couple of months I felt very tired from that pill, but now I'm okay with it. As wr6969 said, older people usually have a lower pulse rate. I'm a senior, maybe that is why the doctor felt my resting pulse was too high.
mommzee
12-29-2003, 09:07 PM
Mine is always 90. I am very happy with that.(unless I have one of those increases) Better than 160 that alot of people get!
paxy
12-30-2003, 11:35 AM
i am only 22. i m not overweight. i have been going to e gym for abt 5 mths but still my heart rate is so fastt all e time. yes i have anxiety probs. u mean to say if i have anxiety probs, i need not be concerned abt the fast heart rate? a fast rate is not good right?
jasmyn04
12-30-2003, 06:52 PM
hmmm, yeah some people say if your un-healthy your heart has to work harder, thats what worries me. im 17.. maybe its could also be because my asthma? well anyways, i have a doctors appointment so well see.
wr6969
12-31-2003, 04:22 AM
paxy,
It really depends on what kind of exercises you do at the gym, actually. If you do mainly muscle building exercises without too much exertion on your heart, then this would not result in a significant difference in your heart rate. On the other hand, if you do mainly cardiac related exercises such as running on the treadmill, then it is likely that you will build up your "endurance" and this will result in a more significant reduction in resting heart rate.
Regarding your anxiety, yes, this is known to increase the rate at which the heart beats. You did not mention how fast your heart normally beats, so we can't tell for certain if we should be concerned or not...
However, I would suggest that you visit your doctor, tell him/her about your condition, have a basic ECG/EKG done, and take it from there. The doctor may prescribe you some anti-anxiety drugs if you've not been successful in reducing your anxiety through "natural" means such as relaxation techniques, etc. to control your anxious nature, but again, these drugs also have their own side effects, such is the nature of drugs. Some people say it is better to live with anxiety than suffer the side effects of taking anti-anxiety drugs, but that is up to each individual to decide!
Hope this helps!
It really depends on what kind of exercises you do at the gym, actually. If you do mainly muscle building exercises without too much exertion on your heart, then this would not result in a significant difference in your heart rate. On the other hand, if you do mainly cardiac related exercises such as running on the treadmill, then it is likely that you will build up your "endurance" and this will result in a more significant reduction in resting heart rate.
Regarding your anxiety, yes, this is known to increase the rate at which the heart beats. You did not mention how fast your heart normally beats, so we can't tell for certain if we should be concerned or not...
However, I would suggest that you visit your doctor, tell him/her about your condition, have a basic ECG/EKG done, and take it from there. The doctor may prescribe you some anti-anxiety drugs if you've not been successful in reducing your anxiety through "natural" means such as relaxation techniques, etc. to control your anxious nature, but again, these drugs also have their own side effects, such is the nature of drugs. Some people say it is better to live with anxiety than suffer the side effects of taking anti-anxiety drugs, but that is up to each individual to decide!
Hope this helps!
paxy
12-31-2003, 12:56 PM
i think it is abt 88 per min. i do cardio. run for abt 30 mins 3 to 4 times a week. combat classes that last for 1 hr. sometimes i have chest pains. but my doc said it is muscle pain...i do not have breathing difficulties when the pain comes...
wr6969
01-03-2004, 06:37 AM
Have you had a stress test done, paxy? How long do the chest pains last? How does your doctor know for sure it's not something to worry about, since he/she is not there when the chest pains come about? I don't mean to worry you, but these are the questions I would have if I were you. I'm quite certain that your doctor would have asked more detailed questions to ascertain whether you do indeed have more tests to do, but just to be on the safe side, these are the questions I would be asking.
Also,
(1) 88 bpm is within the range of a normal adult's pulse rate
(2) how long does it take for you to reach your target cardio exercise rate (broadly defined as 60-80% of your maximum heart rate. Maximum heart rate is approximately 220 minus your age)
Nonetheless, I wouldn't be too worried about your situation at the moment...:)
Also,
(1) 88 bpm is within the range of a normal adult's pulse rate
(2) how long does it take for you to reach your target cardio exercise rate (broadly defined as 60-80% of your maximum heart rate. Maximum heart rate is approximately 220 minus your age)
Nonetheless, I wouldn't be too worried about your situation at the moment...:)
zip2play
01-03-2004, 09:30 AM
I wouldn't worry one bit about a heart rate under 100 if there are no other symptoms of heart problems.
Believe me, Nature and the medical profession has a built in slow-down medicine.....soon everybody in Americal is going to be on a high BP med....and ALL of them slow down the heart! Some very much!
Heck, be happy that all those extra beats are using up calories....the 50-60 beaters, unless well trained athletes, are all fighting weight gain (I know only too well).
Believe me, Nature and the medical profession has a built in slow-down medicine.....soon everybody in Americal is going to be on a high BP med....and ALL of them slow down the heart! Some very much!
Heck, be happy that all those extra beats are using up calories....the 50-60 beaters, unless well trained athletes, are all fighting weight gain (I know only too well).
wr6969
01-03-2004, 11:35 AM
LOL, good one, zip! Now I know why I am quite trim although I've been known to eat some pretty unhealthy food sometimes!
I have to admit to one exception though - Plendil did accelerate my pulse rate so that could be the exception...so if you're looking to speed up your pulse, try it! :)
I have to admit to one exception though - Plendil did accelerate my pulse rate so that could be the exception...so if you're looking to speed up your pulse, try it! :)
paxy
01-06-2004, 07:35 AM
what is the significance of the time needed to reach my cardio exercise rate? i nv measure but i think it is very fast.
mome22
01-07-2004, 11:47 PM
I, too, have a fast resting heart rate. It is usually 110-140 resting. I was on beta blockers for it and I had the holters and EcG's done. I am a very small person. I am 31 years old. On one of my holters my rate was 195 but luckily it wasnt happened that bad for a while. But lately I have been having alot of palpitations, alot more at night when Im tired. I do not have a Doctor due to no insurance and limited income( I stay home because of my son who has an immune deficiency) otherwise I would be working and getting insurance. The funny thing is, I am an ECG technician. Its weird how people tend to go to a field they know from experience. Anyway, my son was laying his head down on my chest tonight and he said mommy whys your heart beeping so fast. I dont notice it too much. I do otice when I was put on meds that I couldnt feel it beating and that kinda freaked me out. LOL. Anyway, I would just suggest to ask your doctor.
paxy
01-08-2004, 09:49 AM
my doc told me not to worry. she said 90 is normal. as long as below 100. but i still think it is fast.