scared..

[amanda729]

Over the past few weeks i have been going and getting my blood pressure checked. when i was about 17-18 i had high blood pressure and was perscribed amlodipine for it. I stopped taking it cause it made me really tired all the time.. for the past two years now its been completely normal.. Good actually but my pulse rate is always high. Im 19 years old and even when im not active.. my pulse races anywhere from 114-125 the normal is 114. I went yesterday and was going to give blood but my pulse rate was 122, it dropped to 114 about 2 minutes later. they said it was too high and checked my bp. which was 113/76. Im just wondering what it could be from. Im always thirsty now to. I really dont eat alot because my appitite is gone but my temp was 98.4 yesterday which was good. They told me i needed to see a doctor cause the pulse is not good. The lowest it has gotten over the past few months is 98. the highest was 132.

Im worried cause sometimes im out of breath for no reason and dizzy.

Heart attacks run in my family. which really scares me.

Thanks!

[stutterheart]

Hi amanda,
Firstly, your blood pressure is totally within normal range. I'm 28 and mine got to be 160/100 and I was in very good shape at the time. It was just from pressure-cooker stress at work I guess. I don't mean to downplay the blood pressure but it sounds like you are fine.
Regarding the heart rate, I would suggest you see your doctor. I don't think there is anything to worry about but you should get an idea of why your heart rate is always that high. It shouldn't be over 90 at rest. Do you have panic issues? Anxiety? Are you overweight or out of shape or a smoker/drinker? All of these can affect heart rhythm.

[amanda729]

Also, my pulse used to be normal. until the past 6 months.