high HR and rapid breathing

[drained1sttimemom]

My heart rate is 100s at rest (normally 60s). I'm breathing rapidly in response to my heart working hard. Heart rate is variable - it'll drop to 800 and then back to 90s. Any idea why?

[drained1sttimemom]

I felt like my heart was beating really hard and fast. My breathing was very rapid and hard. I called my midwife and she sent me to the hospital. They did all  kinds of tests and all of those turned out normal. After a few hours of rest and elevating my legs, I had no more crazy respiratory episodes. They said I'm a medical mystery but I was stable. They sent me home with a 24 hour halter monitor to monitor my heart.

[farhana127]

I have heard that your heart rate is higher than normal in pregnancy because your heart has to pump blood for two (u and ur baby).

[drained1sttimemom]

Thank you for the info. I know there is a hormone that pregnant women have an increase of that causes an increase in respirations. My respiratory rate was in the 40s-50s.  Which is not normal. And I felt the strain on my heart. I put my feet up to help with blood return to my heart so it wouldn't work so hard. I remembered I didn't drink any free water today. I think dehydration might be the cause. I'm drinking water now so we'll see if that's the answer. I'm doing a little better now after resting.

[lieschenb]

Sorry...the GP said it was strange and i should contact my gynae

[lieschenb]

I had it with my first pregnancy for a couple of days. Phoned the gynaecologist and he said its normal. Did not quite believe him till the following week when i was reading my pregnancy book (what to expect when youre pregnant) and it was one of the symptoms for the next month (cant remember if it was month 7 or 8). Was really worried and even went to my GP who said

[drained1sttimemom]

Oh I think I figured it out. I'm dehydrated. It's hard to self diagnose when you don't feel well.