albinosheep
05-14-2004, 09:59 PM
Hi, I'm new...
I've joined as I've had a gym induction today and they've refused training because of my pulse rate. They said their maximum was 99 but my resting pulse rate was 131.
I am well known for worry and panicing at the smallist things but was worried my pulse rate was still VERY high. Is it still possable this could just be white-coat disorder or anxiety? Or maybe more serious glycarmia, which I know nothing about
I weigh about 10 - 10 1/2 stone, and am only 19... so know little about medical terms, nor their details.
Anyone who could advise me on my problem would be a fantastic help as I am VERY worried :confused:
Chris
I've joined as I've had a gym induction today and they've refused training because of my pulse rate. They said their maximum was 99 but my resting pulse rate was 131.
I am well known for worry and panicing at the smallist things but was worried my pulse rate was still VERY high. Is it still possable this could just be white-coat disorder or anxiety? Or maybe more serious glycarmia, which I know nothing about
I weigh about 10 - 10 1/2 stone, and am only 19... so know little about medical terms, nor their details.
Anyone who could advise me on my problem would be a fantastic help as I am VERY worried :confused:
Chris
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crabbyroad
05-14-2004, 11:58 PM
If you indeed worry alot, it is quite easy to have had a higher pulse rate while there. The best way to know is to check your pulse at home over the next week, when you are relaxed and rested, ie no smoking before, etc. If it is within normal at home, you have your answer. If it remains persistantly high(which at the moment 130 is NOT an emergency), then go to your doctor about it, and they can do a check up, and advise you on an exercise program to do at home.
Jess75
05-15-2004, 05:41 PM
okay, i'm not a professional but my advice would be to do some very deep breathing like inhale as much as you can, hold it for a few seconds, then blow out slowly. yoga and meditation are very good ways to alleviate stress and calm yourself down. there is some controversey about kava kava, but this herb has a calming effect on your nervous system. i would consult a doctor first or do your own research first. don't do high impact cardio, go for a nice pace walk, and buy a yoga and/or meditation video and learn how to cope with it, and get some good breathing techniqes which is very soothing to the nervous system. when you get anxious about something, keep breathing. i hope this helps, however it sounds like you may have a slight case of anxiety or panic attacks and just knowing that your heart is doing that probably makes your case worse. just calm down and remember your mind is a powerful tool in assisting you through stress even illness at times. try to learn how to use it. i'm still learning, but i know it works. i used to worry alot, now i'm 28 years old and have learned alot so far through my journey. you will too if you put effort into it. try to find out more about alternative medicine, homeopathy, stuff like that! if you want to go the conventional way, you can learn on your own in the meantime. hope this helps! ;)
LuvMyLilDoggie
05-17-2004, 06:50 PM
A high pulse rate and anxiety can be a symptom of hyperthyroidism. Do you have any other symptoms that may seem to be unrelated to the high pulse rate?
Here are some of the most common signs and symptoms:
Palpitations
Heat intolerance
Nervousness
Insomnia
Breathlessness
Increased bowel movements
Light or absent menstrual periods
Fatigue
Fast heart rate
Trembling hands
Weight loss
Muscle weakness
Warm moist skin
Hair loss
Staring gaze
If you have any one of these along with the fast heart rate or if you have any other symptoms not listed here, check the Thyroid Disorders Board here. There's a LOT of information there.
Barb
Here are some of the most common signs and symptoms:
Palpitations
Heat intolerance
Nervousness
Insomnia
Breathlessness
Increased bowel movements
Light or absent menstrual periods
Fatigue
Fast heart rate
Trembling hands
Weight loss
Muscle weakness
Warm moist skin
Hair loss
Staring gaze
If you have any one of these along with the fast heart rate or if you have any other symptoms not listed here, check the Thyroid Disorders Board here. There's a LOT of information there.
Barb
tishea
05-18-2004, 12:39 PM
A fast heart rate is also known as tachycardia. There are many more conditions out there than hyperthyroidism. I would leave this diagnosis to your doctor because it can be a scarey thing reading through signs and symptoms of a disease you know nothing about. Of course, being a healthy person, I have some of the signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism but I certainly do not have the condition. Please just make sure you don't jump to any conclusions before your doctor makes a diagnosis...it will just worry you more and keep that heart rate up!
albinosheep
05-18-2004, 05:07 PM
Hey, I've been using my dads heart rate monitor to check my pulse... seems to be a steady 65... so all signs point to anxiety. have to make my doctors appointment soon, but it's pretty obvious as soon as I walk into his office for the check up by heart rate is gonna shoot up to a phonemonal rate :eek:
LuvMyLilDoggie
05-19-2004, 02:21 PM
Before you go into the office-while you're in the waiting room-picture the doctor (if he's a male) in pink silk underwear. No, I'm not a weirdo. :) It's just that if you do that, you'll laugh so hard you won't be thinking about the upcoming visit!
Try to get a good night's rest and think about things that make you happy-calming things. I used to get major anxiety attacks whenever I had to take an important test in school. I had to psych myself out in order to get through it. Find a book on anxiety or look it up online. You may find some really good ideas to help you cope a little better with it.
Good luck at the doctor's office!
Barb
Try to get a good night's rest and think about things that make you happy-calming things. I used to get major anxiety attacks whenever I had to take an important test in school. I had to psych myself out in order to get through it. Find a book on anxiety or look it up online. You may find some really good ideas to help you cope a little better with it.
Good luck at the doctor's office!
Barb
albinosheep
05-24-2004, 07:03 PM
Update: Had my appointment today with the doctor, she says it does seem to be anxiety however she wants to do an ECG test... OMG, scary! Isn't that to check for abnormalities or heart damage... something I wasn't expecting at all. Have my appointment at 5pm tomo (uk) so once I find out more I'll let you know. :( :eek:
fudd
05-24-2004, 07:35 PM
ECG is just a baseline test for anything having to do with the heart. It is given to anyone who has ANY cardiac signs or symptoms (even including tachy- and bradycardia). Standard test to order when you suspect anxiety and you're ruling out everything else, don't worry about it.
LuvMyLilDoggie
05-24-2004, 08:18 PM
Hi Albinosheep, Don't worry about it. I went through all that stuff (ECG, stress test, echocardiogram, 24 hour holter monitor) when I was experiencing all the stress/anxiety stuff (before I was dx'd hypo). I do have a slight irregularity in my heartbeat but it's nothing too out of the ordinary actually. I was all nervous and scared for no reason. My doctor was doing all these tests just as a precaution. Please don't worry. Just be happy your doctor is following a safe protocol.
Barb
Barb
albinosheep
05-29-2004, 04:56 PM
I had my ECG, the nurse said it looked fine but very fast, she took it away to a doctor. She came back and questioned me... one that stood out was "this is normal, but when you breathe in do you feel an abnormal heartbeat"... no, but I found this a very unusual question. She told me she was going to leave me for 30 mins to calm down and take another test.
At 6pm another nurse came in, I felt myself get panicky again... I told her but it felt as if she ignored this comment, she took the test... once again very fast and took it away. She came back and told me I had to make another appointment with my doc. I didn't do this straight away as the surgery was closing.
After that while I was at work I got lots (2-3 a day) of answering machine messages telling me I should arrange an appointment... which concerned me. I've arranged an appointment to see the doctor for wednesday just the other day but yesterday my mum got a call telling her I had to see the nurse 30mins before I see the doctor... obviously not knowing why this is making me anxious. I am going to take my pulse at home daily and take that in... I just feel as if they don't understand how anxious I get when I describe it.
At 6pm another nurse came in, I felt myself get panicky again... I told her but it felt as if she ignored this comment, she took the test... once again very fast and took it away. She came back and told me I had to make another appointment with my doc. I didn't do this straight away as the surgery was closing.
After that while I was at work I got lots (2-3 a day) of answering machine messages telling me I should arrange an appointment... which concerned me. I've arranged an appointment to see the doctor for wednesday just the other day but yesterday my mum got a call telling her I had to see the nurse 30mins before I see the doctor... obviously not knowing why this is making me anxious. I am going to take my pulse at home daily and take that in... I just feel as if they don't understand how anxious I get when I describe it.
abbygirl2
05-29-2004, 06:03 PM
Hi, I feel for you as I have been where you are. It always seems to us(especially us who have anxiety) that the Dr's and nurses are acting suspicious and it freaks us out. I lived with a fast heart rate for a couple of years then due to a major panic attack I ran to the clinic insisting on seeing the Dr. They did an ekg(ecg) and something came back abnormal, so they did another one and another one. I was so stressed and nervous I thought I was going to drop dead right there. Nobody told me anything, but kept asking me questions.
When I didn't know anything about the heart I spent my time thinking I was at deaths door. Don't do this to yourself. There are many minor things that can be easily fixed or treated with meds or lifestyle changes. It is our automatic response to 'dread the worst'. Especially when we don't completely understand how the heart works.
My heart rate was high, it was about 160 when I went to the clinic that day(6 yrs ago). I have been on meds now since. Please let us know how you make out.
Take care
Abby
When I didn't know anything about the heart I spent my time thinking I was at deaths door. Don't do this to yourself. There are many minor things that can be easily fixed or treated with meds or lifestyle changes. It is our automatic response to 'dread the worst'. Especially when we don't completely understand how the heart works.
My heart rate was high, it was about 160 when I went to the clinic that day(6 yrs ago). I have been on meds now since. Please let us know how you make out.
Take care
Abby
engineer1961
06-06-2004, 12:46 PM
Check out Grey's disease my cousin has it and the same thing happend to her at the gym , plus she's very thin too . I can be controlled easily by medication .good luck
albinosheep
07-30-2004, 10:58 AM
**Update**
After my ECGs they told me my heart was fast but there was also something else. This is where I get technical, lol, for those who know the ecg graph might understand my babble... basically the zig zag is very high (dramatic peeks and dips).
I have recently had a 24hr ECG and have an appointment with the consultant 27th August. But still I am non the wiser to what my condition may or may not be. Can anyone shed some light on my confusion.
Thanks
After my ECGs they told me my heart was fast but there was also something else. This is where I get technical, lol, for those who know the ecg graph might understand my babble... basically the zig zag is very high (dramatic peeks and dips).
I have recently had a 24hr ECG and have an appointment with the consultant 27th August. But still I am non the wiser to what my condition may or may not be. Can anyone shed some light on my confusion.
Thanks
Harry
07-30-2004, 01:24 PM
The rapid heart beat is called Tacycardia when above 100 bpm. An excellent homeopathic remedy that I have used for years to slow your heart down is --Aconitium Napellius---. It is usually used for sudden onset of ailments. It is also good for anxiety and mental restlessness, fear, fright.
I have found any potency works and it is readly available at a healthfood store!!
I have found any potency works and it is readly available at a healthfood store!!
abbygirl2
07-31-2004, 05:40 AM
albinosheep
Just checking in to see how you're feeling and if you have learned anything new. Hope your well
Take care
Abby
Just checking in to see how you're feeling and if you have learned anything new. Hope your well
Take care
Abby