HR drop to 38 while sleeping

[jjohnston87]

I noticed this morning that my HR while sleeping dropped down to 38. It isn't uncommon for it to go down to 46-50 while I am sleeping but this is the first time I have noticed it drop down that low. I will be making an appt to see my PCP (which of course I literally just saw him last week) but wondered if anyone else has noticed that low of a dip.  

Some history- 32 year old female -I lost 100lbs over a years time and have maintained it for the past 6 months.  I normally work out 5 days a week, mostly weights and some light cardio.  HR while working out does not go above 160 and that is basically on heavy leg days. The past month I have not been as religious about my workouts, I recently have been struggling with anxiety which I take magnesium and ashwagandha for. (all cleared with my PCP)  I did not work out yesterday so I am thinking I was just really relaxed?  Anyone else?

[JohnnyRow]

First, congrats on your weight loss, and especially on keeping it off!

Disclaimer:  I am not a doctor or any kind of health professional so don't put too faith in my opinion,

and I expect there are others who will say, if in any doubt, see a doctor,

but my opinion:

I wouldn't worry about it unless you have any symptoms from it.  Lower heart rate is good.  I would try looking at other days you don't work out and see if you normally get a lower HR the night after them.

Also, depending on your PCP situation and perhaps location, many places you can leave a message for doctor, or call up and talk to nurse and ask about it.  Also some health insurance companies have a number you can call to talk to a nurse.  I suspect they would say it's nothing to be concerned about but I can understand would at least make you feel less anxious about it.