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age 62, female, my BP consistently on the low side: 60 or 70 /90 or 110.
now my heart rate seems to have increased to 80-85 at rest and up tp 105+ after even mild excercise.
i have been physically active till three years ago going regularly long brisk walks, mountain hikes and occassionally some yoga pranayam too.
for the last three years, my physical excerise reduced and i have been under extreme emotional stress having to look after my mother who suffers from dementia.
i noticed my high pulse rate when i playfully used the wrist BP monitor i use for cheking my mother's BP on myself. i had come back form a short brisk walk [in the sun] after running an errand. one hour after the walk the heart rate was 105. i began monitoring it regularly and found it constantly in the 83 to 87 even at rest.
around this time, i was also exposed the insecticide prallethrin 1.6% w/w from an electrical evapatrator which we used for a while to keep away mosquitoes. as i have a chronically slugglish liver [after about of water borne jaundice] i got rid off the electical mosquito repellent and find my heart rate stabilising at 78 -83 at rest but even a short excercise sends it racing again.
my CBC is normal
blood sugar normal
cholesterol normal
SCOT slightly elevated and liver maginally enlarged
weight normal by acturial charts by a little high by personal past record. BMI 21.6
am i HEADING for trouble?
now my heart rate seems to have increased to 80-85 at rest and up tp 105+ after even mild excercise.
i have been physically active till three years ago going regularly long brisk walks, mountain hikes and occassionally some yoga pranayam too.
for the last three years, my physical excerise reduced and i have been under extreme emotional stress having to look after my mother who suffers from dementia.
i noticed my high pulse rate when i playfully used the wrist BP monitor i use for cheking my mother's BP on myself. i had come back form a short brisk walk [in the sun] after running an errand. one hour after the walk the heart rate was 105. i began monitoring it regularly and found it constantly in the 83 to 87 even at rest.
around this time, i was also exposed the insecticide prallethrin 1.6% w/w from an electrical evapatrator which we used for a while to keep away mosquitoes. as i have a chronically slugglish liver [after about of water borne jaundice] i got rid off the electical mosquito repellent and find my heart rate stabilising at 78 -83 at rest but even a short excercise sends it racing again.
my CBC is normal
blood sugar normal
cholesterol normal
SCOT slightly elevated and liver maginally enlarged
weight normal by acturial charts by a little high by personal past record. BMI 21.6
am i HEADING for trouble?
dear Brooke38 thanks a lot for your encouraging response. i did not want to waste time on unnecessary medical tests. i shared my anxeity as the high pulse rate is a new development. thanks again.
Hello...
Taking care of an elderly parent, especially when they are ill to some degree, can be very stressful. I am sorry to hear your news. Your BP does seem to be on the lower end of normal.
Your heart rate does not strike me as being a concerning factor. A rate of 105 with mild exercise seems pretty normal to me. A normal resting pulse varies from one person to the next. People who are more physically fit tend to have a lower resting heart rate.
In my opinion, the symptoms you have posted would not be alarming to me. You did comment on the stress that you have been under caring for your mother. Stress can definitely raise your HR. Certainly, if you think that there is some underlying problem, you should see your Dr.
I wish you luck and God bless you as you care for your mom:)
Taking care of an elderly parent, especially when they are ill to some degree, can be very stressful. I am sorry to hear your news. Your BP does seem to be on the lower end of normal.
Your heart rate does not strike me as being a concerning factor. A rate of 105 with mild exercise seems pretty normal to me. A normal resting pulse varies from one person to the next. People who are more physically fit tend to have a lower resting heart rate.
In my opinion, the symptoms you have posted would not be alarming to me. You did comment on the stress that you have been under caring for your mother. Stress can definitely raise your HR. Certainly, if you think that there is some underlying problem, you should see your Dr.
I wish you luck and God bless you as you care for your mom:)
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