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.

 

[Guest]

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.

 

[Number-LL]

I went to the doctor today and got a bunch of blood drawn to check my thyroid levels, CBC, E2, Ferrtin. Going next week to get the yearly lipids, CMP, PSA. I wasn't fasting so decided to wait on these. The nurse got my pulse at 88 and the doctor got 100. So it is coming down but I would like to see it a little lower. Maybe I was still fighting an infection but we will see if my thyroid hormone levels are jacked up.

My doctor also suggested upping my magnesium dose and offered me more magnesium IV treatments if I wanted them. I tested low in magnesium about 5 years old so I did an IV of magnesium every week for 10 weeks and since then have maintained with tablets. I may do a few to see what happens. They do relax you kind of like drinking a beer or two.

 

[peachfuzz]

Cool keep us updated

 

[Number-LL]

I went in to do a fasting lipids, CMP, and glucose test today and get my labs back from last Thursday.

Red blood cells high-why I was trying to give blood but got turned away.

Estradiol is very low. This surprised me but it was 4 days after my last shot. Taking 100mg of Test Cyp twice a week and 1/2mg Adex twice a week. I will probably drop to 1/4mg twice a week. I tested E2 at 62 without Adex.

I'm not sure why he didn't check T3 but T4 was just a little over mid range so I don't think it is my thyroid meds.

I have added in more Magnesium supplements and signed up for an IV of magnesium on Thursday. That stuff relaxes the Hell out of you. :smokepoke I will try a few weeks of magnesium IVs along with the extra tablets and see if the pulse comes down.

I will post the final tests up after I get them Thursday.

I guess if nothing obvious shows up in the test I will need to see a cardiologist.

 

[Glycomann]

I'm surprised your doc didn't check your electrolytes. also your red cells are pretty high. I'm also surprised he didn't check your Hct. When your red cells are high it can give you some cardiac symptoms. How is your blood pressure?

 

[Number-LL]

I'm surprised your doc didn't check your electrolytes. also your red cells are pretty high. I'm also surprised he didn't check your Hct. When your red cells are high it can give you some cardiac symptoms. How is your blood pressure?

Not sure what Hct is. Hematocrit? He tested that.

Aren't electrolytes checked in a CMP? I got that done today.

Blood pressure is pretty good. At the red cross a week an half ago it was 122/80 and the nurse got 130/82 last Thursday.

 

[Glycomann]

CMP, i don't know. Labs all call them something different. what does it stand for? Chemistry panel? probobly then.

 

[Number-LL]

CMP, i don't know. Labs all call them something different. what does it stand for? Chemistry panel? probobly then.

I had to look it up to remember.


A comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) is a blood test that provides information about:

how the kidney and liver are functioning
sugar (glucose) and protein levels in the blood
the body's electrolyte and fluid balance
Why It's Done
A CMP may be ordered as part of routine medical exam or physical, or to help diagnose conditions such as diabetes, or liver or kidney disease. The CMP may also be used to monitor chronic conditions, or when a patient is taking medications that can cause certain side effects.

The CMP helps evaluate:

Glucose, a type of sugar used by the body for energy. Abnormal levels can indicate diabetes or hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).
Calcium, which plays an important role in muscle contraction, transmitting messages through the nerves, and the release of hormones. Elevated or decreased calcium levels may indicate a hormone imbalance or problems with the kidneys, bones, or pancreas.
Albumin and total blood protein, which are needed to build and maintain muscles, bones, blood, and organ tissue. The CMP measures albumin specifically (the major blood protein produced by the liver), as well as the amount of all proteins in the blood. Low levels may indicate liver or kidney disease or nutritional problems.
Sodium, potassium, carbon dioxide, and chloride (electrolytes), which help regulate the body's fluid levels and its acid-base balance. They also play a role in regulating heart rhythm, muscle contraction, and brain function. Abnormal levels also may occur with heart disease, kidney disease, or dehydration.
Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine, which are waste products filtered out of the blood by the kidneys. Increased concentrations in the blood may signal a decrease in kidney function.
Alkaline phosphatase (ALP), alanine amino transferase (ALT), aspartate amino transferase (AST), and bilirubin; ALP, ALT, and AST are liver enzymes; bilirubin is produced by the liver. Elevated concentrations may indicate liver dysfunction.