Low resting heart rate but not "in shape"?

[SarahLucy145]

Hi guys. A little background information on me so you all can have an idea. I'm 22 year old,female, I am overweight. I'm 5'4 weighing 178. I've lost weight from 196. 

My resting heart rate is always pretty low when laying down or sitting around? Into the 50's and as low as 44 during sleep:/ kind of scares me because I've read that isn't good unless you're an athlete. 

Im not an athlete nor do I really work out. It will increase with activity and go to 100 or more if running around but slows down pretty fast once resting. 

I've asked my dr and cardiologist they said ekgs came back good just showed some pvcs but that it's Okay for it to be low because I'm young with no other major help problems such as Bp or diabetes. 

Anyways I'm writing all this in hope of opinions or if anyone else experiences this. Would put my mind at ease. 

Thnaks guys. 

[SarahLucy145]

Also for those who asked, I did have my thyroid checked for hypothyroidism and it came back within the normal range. 

[Danyelltees22]

Thank you for posting this, glad to know I am not alone in this. I am 29, my resting is 57 and I rarely achieve 10,000 steps a day. I have not been to the doctor in years, however I want to go now because I am concerned about the rate. As it is flu season and the holidays, the earliest appointment is a month from now. I am a little restless waiting that long but these posts are putting my mind at ease.

[Jade97]

Hi Danielle

I have just see your comment, I would go and see the doctor. I had a few tests done and it has confirmed I have tachycardia and during the night my heart rate does fall very low which they confirmed as nocturnal brachycardia. I have now been put on beta blockers to try and ease off the palpitations and stuff. Then been given a follow up with cardiologist in December

It’s always best to get checked out to be on the safe side. Good luck!

Jade

[Colinm39]

Some of us are genetically built this way.. I'm 80, and over the years my GP's have had me checked with all of the tests as posted earlier. Some nights it wakes me when my HR gets low.. All of the specialists have told me I'm built for endurance, not speed..

I have a propensity for oxygen uptake and my Cardio score is 42-46, SpO2 on another device is 97-99 at HR 58 while typing this

But those with doubts.... get checked and tested... and you can relax and enjoy good health.

Last nights sleep graph..from Premium... The larger peaks are my bathroom breaks..

[Rhiananr]

Did it ever resolve? I have something similar going on and it is petrifying. 

[LMarie922]

My HR varies. Everyone's does. My cardiologist told me that my HR can go
down to 30 an he's not concerned about it. I've had tests done. The only
thing you can do is go see a cardiologist. They will tell you. I have
palpitations that I feel really strong. My cardiologist told me because my
HR is so low I will feel them more strong. Hope you get this resolved.

[Jade97]

Hi,

I am sorry to hear you are getting symptoms too. I am still no closer to feeling any relief from symptoms. It has been happening since April now😩

Still under cardiology been given some beta blockers now and waiting another scan to be arranged for an echocardiogram. The hospital are saying sometimes this type of tachycardia can happen in young women and sometimes they can’t find answers.

I have said this is not nice to live with long term. I hope you are feeling better soon and get some answers!

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[LMarie922]

You have tachycardia? That's a fast heart rate. beta blockers lower your
heart rate. Did you have a scan prior to your upcoming echo? As long as you
are under cardiologist watch you should be fine. Hope your issues resolve
or subside soon.

[Jade97]

Yes I have been told the 48hr monitor shows tachycardia. However it shows slow heart rate brachyadia at different times during day also it drops to 40-48 of a night my heart rate.

I have some doctors saying take the beta blockers and also some saying don’t take them. I am just stuck on what advice to follow really.

Thankyou

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[SarahLucy145]

Just an update: 

I went back to a different cardiologist recently because of my heart palpitations just to make sure nothing was missed. Wore a 2wk holt monitor & all came back normal. I did have a lot of pvcs but they were “normal”. So basically was told it’s just something to deal with as they’re scary but not dangerous. I already have a lower HR so a beta blocker wasn’t really recommend. 

[LMarie922]

If your heart is healthy it's going to fluctuate. Your HR is at rest at
night so it will be low. During the day it could be anxiety or dehydration.
It's really hard to say anything though because I'm not a doctor. I'm sorry
you are going through that. I hope for resolution.

[redtrophy5]

Hi there!

I'm wondering if you got any solution for this? I also have an RHR which is low (it was 60 and now has dropped to 56 this week). I regularly get palpitations which I put down to anxiety.. Just curious to see if If you got it sorted. Its worrying! 

[LMarie922]

I didn't get it sorted per se just dealing with it. My cardiologist isn't
worried so, I shouldn't and I trust him. If you exercise, your HR will be
lower. Just means your heart doesn't have to work as hard to pump blood
throughout your body 😉

[redtrophy5]

Sarah Lucy any resolution for you? 

[redtrophy5]

Thanks so much for the reply! Yes you're right to trust him. It is hard to know to worry or not. Anxiety definitely affects palpitations! I have an app with a cardiologist in April anyway for palpitations so I guess hang tight until then. Thanks again and be well 🙂 

[SarahLucy145]

@redtrophy5  unfortunately no. I had a bunch of test & recently followed up with a new cardiologist for a second opinion. More test. Everything came back normal but it did show pvcs. He told me that when I had my palpitations (the pvcs) that my rhythm was still normal sinus rhythm & that when I did have Bradycardia it was still normal. He told me there are meds such as beta blockers or even surgery but did not recommend them. Scary but not dangerous. 

[postpartumwin]

I too am overweight with Bradycardia. It’s a weird thing. You freak out because it’s so low. I went to get an echocardiogram & EEG. When you’re obese with a runners heart rate everything says that can’t be. Both my parents have low RHR. My dad has had bradycardia his whole life, yet had a widowmaker heart attack at age 63 complete with a triple bypass to repair it. His BP was also low. No one can explain why we’re told “bad” RHR & BP are markers of cardiac threats when many people that doesn’t apply. 🤷🏻‍:female_sign: Also, maybe you should stop being so judgmental. 🤟🏼

[postpartumwin]

I too am overweight with Bradycardia. It’s a weird thing. You freak out because it’s so low. I went to get an echocardiogram & EEG. When you’re obese with a runners heart rate everything says that can’t be. Both my parents have low RHR. My dad has had bradycardia his whole life, yet had a widowmaker heart attack at age 63 complete with a triple bypass to repair it. His BP was also low. No one can explain why we’re told “bad” RHR & BP are markers of cardiac threats when many people that doesn’t apply.  Also, maybe you should stop being so judgmental. 

[postpartumwin]

My husband took my Xanax to help with the panic attacks after quitting smoking even tapering off and the small amount he took was enough to cause PVC’s. It’s horrible. I know someone who took them for anxiety and had immediate PVC’s and heart problems. If you’re reading this and on Xanax it’s probably causing your heart problems. 

[Lindass]

I'm 67 and my heart rate on Fitbit mirrors yours.  I am over weight but quite fit xc I walk 14000 steps minimum a day.  Like you I worry that 46 BPM when asleep can't be right.  I also have trouble losing weight.  GO doesn't seem to think there is anything wrong.