High Pulse Concern

[Number-LL]

My resting heart rate has always been a little high(upper 80s). I got the flu the week before Christmas and ended up in the ER with severe dehydration. My fingers and toes were stiffing up and I was losing feeling. They almost didn't let me leave because my heart rate wouldn't drop below 120 even after 3 liters of fluids.

I kind of blew it off as the flu. Today I tried to donate blood but my heart rate was 112 so they sent me home. My blood pressure was good at 122/80.

I have an appointment with my doctor next week so I'm sure he will run a bunch of tests. This is starting to scare me.

[pips]

damn i guess doc will figure it out what u running right now?

[Number-LL]

damn i guess doc will figure it out what u running right now?

That is the weird thing. I'm taking the same thing I have been for at least a year now. Normal HRT/TRT stuff. 200mg Test, a little Rx thyroid, and quite a few vitamin/mineral supplements.

I did start taking a digestion enzyme with every meal about 2 months ago. I can't believe that would matter but maybe I will stop it for a while and see what happens. Hoping it is just the flu dragging on.

[willi]

Hi Number LL

My med. source says Thyroid meds could be acting up/too high or could be caffeine somewhere in your intake and your body has decided to react negatively.

That said----Absolutely go to your doctor right away as planned. Not scary just safe.

Every once in a Blue Moon my body freaks out and things like this happen.

Its natural to be scared but counter that by being sensible. Go to Doctor as planned.

Any blips before that. Go to ER.

[ozzy69]

Its your thryoid med

[Number-LL]

Hi Number LL

My med. source says Thyroid meds could be acting up/too high or could be caffeine somewhere in your intake and your body has decided to react negatively.

That said----Absolutely go to your doctor right away as planned. Not scary just safe.

Every once in a Blue Moon my body freaks out and things like this happen.

Its natural to be scared but counter that by being sensible. Go to Doctor as planned.

Any blips before that. Go to ER.

Its your thryoid med

I kind of thought it was my thyroid meds but I have been taking the same amount for years. Just to be safe I didn't take any for 3 days and have been only taking 2/3 of the dose from that point on. It didn't really make a difference. I guess I could drop to 1/3 the dose and see what happens.

I'm sure the doctor will be testing T4/T3 when I go in.

[ozzy69]

t3 has given me a racing heart rate before thats why i dont use it anymore

[liftsiron]

I kind of thought it was my thyroid meds but I have been taking the same amount for years. Just to be safe I didn't take any for 3 days and have been only taking 2/3 of the dose from that point on. It didn't really make a difference. I guess I could drop to 1/3 the dose and see what happens.

I'm sure the doctor will be testing T4/T3 when I go in.

Check this out with doctors if you have a medical reason for the thyroid medication don't cut back on the meds yourself. You may just need a bata blocker or some other med to lower your HR. You may also a minor defect in a nerve in your heart that needs correction.

[Number-LL]

Check this out with doctors if you have a medical reason for the thyroid medication don't cut back on the meds yourself. You may just need a bata blocker or some other med to lower your HR. You may also a minor defect in a nerve in your heart that needs correction.

Definitely going to check it all out. I have an appointment for next Thursday.

I just dropped back to a dose I was at for a few years before my Dr. and I decided I needed some more. It is still a good dose that won't slow me down too much.

[Glycomann]

That is the weird thing. I'm taking the same thing I have been for at least a year now. Normal HRT/TRT stuff. 200mg Test, a little Rx thyroid, and quite a few vitamin/mineral supplements.

I did start taking a digestion enzyme with every meal about 2 months ago. I can't believe that would matter but maybe I will stop it for a while and see what happens. Hoping it is just the flu dragging on.

What about your carb intake/ For some odd reason both me and my wife as we got older if we take in a really high carb meal like a bunch of pizza or pasta etc our pulse rate will go up a lot. Maybe try dropping your carbs down under 200 grams for 3-4 days and see what happens.

[Number-LL]

What about your carb intake/ For some odd reason both me and my wife as we got older if we take in a really high carb meal like a bunch of pizza or pasta etc our pulse rate will go up a lot. Maybe try dropping your carbs down under 200 grams for 3-4 days and see what happens.

I need to do this anyway. I'll give it a try.

[Darkness]

Whatshername also reported she cant drink coffee with the thyroid med. She's running the same one as you LL.

[Number-LL]

Whatshername also reported she cant drink coffee with the thyroid med. She's running the same one as you LL.

I usually have one diet coke in the morning and that is it. I didn't have anything but a protein bar and water before trying to donate.

It will double jack you up til you are sweating with caffeine and Armour.

[Remo]

I am new here but to throw 2 cents in, I am a healthcare professional and you did mention the flu? One of the first things I think of when Im seeing a high pulse rate in a patient besides dehydration is infection. Are you still having any other symptoms at all such as fatigue etc? Im not saying this is it but its certainly something to consider. Ive experienced this with patients that had simple ear infections and UTI's as well as more serious infections such as kidney or Pneumonia. Either way its a good idea to see the Doc to rule out the more serious things. Good luck and keep us up to date please.

[Number-LL]

I am new here but to throw 2 cents in, I am a healthcare professional and you did mention the flu? One of the first things I think of when Im seeing a high pulse rate in a patient besides dehydration is infection. Are you still having any other symptoms at all such as fatigue etc? Im not saying this is it but its certainly something to consider. Ive experienced this with patients that had simple ear infections and UTI's as well as more serious infections such as kidney or Pneumonia. Either way its a good idea to see the Doc to rule out the more serious things. Good luck and keep us up to date please.

Welcome and thanks for the input!

I asked and they did CBC and CMP tests at the ER but I forgot to get a copy. I would assume they can get a hint of infection from my blood counts? I feel pretty good. I do struggle off and on with ear infections but I'm not getting any pain right now.