Heart rate has been low for a few days, running 48-52 and blood pressure today was 98/76. Is this something I need to worry about? Is it another lyme or co. symptom?
In the past when I have had EKG's, they have been abnormal, then when I have a stress test it's normal. Cardiologist says I can't have an abnormal ekg with normal stress tests...but he saw with his own eyes.
I have not had a stress test in a year and half. Think I need another one?
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
I hate stress tests. Just had another one a few weeks ago. I don't like the radioactive stuff and the junk they put in your veins. And I was extremely ill and nauseous when they did it!!! Too ill to walk the treadmill.
ok .. just ranting here ... lol
Why not see about an echocardiogram? Wonder if that would show anything??
I have very low BP .. but it's mainly because I'm on a drug for my heart that lowers BP. It was 88/46 the other day and is regularly in the 90's over 50-60.
but ..my heart rate is usually higher than yours... Has it always run low for you???
Posted by MDW005 (Member # 22706) on :
lymetoo, do you not get weak or faint with the blood pressure being so low?
I feel slow and see spots when I get up, and find myself holding the wall up before I take more steps.
In the past I have on occasion had the brady heart rate, this time it seems to be a faint pulse upon checking. No, I do not want the junk in my veins either, so what is an echocardiogram?
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
No, but you would think so!!! I'll go to cardiac rehab and they take my BP and it's so low .. so I know it's being measured correctly. Some days I feel really pooped, but like Friday I felt pretty good and it was so low.
My pulse is hard to find too.
The echo is an ultrasound. It tells them about the valves and whether or not your heart is enlarged, etc.
When is the last time you saw a cardiologist??
PS... If mine continues to be that low I will have to see my cardio. I've lost weight and I think that has made my BP go down. I may need to get my meds adjusted, though they are hard to adjust.
Posted by lululymemom (Member # 26405) on :
A few things come to mind.. Have you checked your potassium levels? If you are low, it could cause these types of symptoms.
There is also something known as heart block with Lyme disease. One of the signs is bradycardia.. I think you would also have other heart symptoms such as supraventricular ectopic beats and palpitations.
I think your symptoms could be a sign of Babesia.. you might want to get tested for that if you haven't already.
Posted by GiGi (Member # 259) on :
Keep parasites including babesia in mind. They live off your blood and are doing it very quietly. Body can only handle it so long. My husband just needed to have a major blood transfusion and would not have made it without that.
KPU leads to uncontained growth of worms and parasites. Rule it out or start to take the missing nutrients (look up CORE to find out which ones are missing).
Posted by chootik (Member # 11221) on :
What was your normal BP before getting sick?
Usually with Chronic Fatigue or with long term illness, you can get Anemic or your blood volume can decrease.
I'm suffering from this and now take Iron Supplements. You can add salt water to your daily supplements. Also do get a blood test to check for electrolytes.
If not, you can check your Feretin levels, which shows your body's iron stores, aside from the simple red and white blood cell tests.
If Feretin is below 50, you will need supplementation with iron most likely.
Anyways, just a few suggestions. Hope it helps.
Posted by MDW005 (Member # 22706) on :
Gigi, I take freeze dried garlic and olive leaf...these kill parasites right?
luluymemom, I take 600mg of potassium, do I need more?
Chootik, normal b/p is around 117-130 over a 76-80.
Thanks for all who have shared.
Posted by MDW005 (Member # 22706) on :
luluymemom, oops, I do not take potassium that was 600mg on the magnesium. I do eat bananas.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Don't supplement with potassium (bananas are fine!) unless you know you need it. If you get too MUCH your heart can also be thrown off.
I would get checked for heart block... not sure how they check that.
Posted by MDW005 (Member # 22706) on :
I did not know this lymetoo, well I do not think I need to worry about intaking too much potassium a banana a day I try. I sure do not like the thought of worms crawling around in me, Yuck! and freaky.
I will check into seeing a dr. soon I do not care for them real well either. I did check my heart rate a bit ago and it's at 62 now.
Posted by MDW005 (Member # 22706) on :
I was searching and looking up the symptoms for co-infections. How in the world do you know what you have! if you have no means for testing and all the symptoms of co-infect. sound the same as lyme disease?! I mean I do not have anxiety, depression, panic attacts or mood swings and this is part of coinfections...so does this mean I do not have coinfections?
I did try salt c a couple times in the past and it felt like crawlys were coming out of the skin. weird sensation it was. I just don't want to deal with this damn disease anymore. I do not have energy for all this crap, and I am not a good reader or researcher. Most of this stuff is just so over my head and so frustrating. No, my blood pressure is not up! I checked it.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Babesia is the most likely culprit when it comes to the heart.
You don't have to have all the symptoms on the list in order for it to be there.
Posted by MDW005 (Member # 22706) on :
I have another question...since the b/p and heart rate continue to be low, would it be safe to start salt c again without furthering complications to the heart?
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
I don't really know. I do know that high amounts of salt are not good for the heart (& kidneys).
Posted by sammy (Member # 13952) on :
MDW, are you a small, relatively thin person? Are you athletic or pretty active on a daily basis? Some women, who tend to be small and thinner can have low heart rate and blood pressure without feeling ill. Athletes and physically fit people can also have lower resting numbers.
If this is a new thing and your low blood pressure and heart rate are making you feel ill then you should definitely see a doctor. If they tell you that everything checks out OK then you won't have to worry.
I don't like having to go to doctors either but when it comes to the heart, I know that can be serious, it's best to follow up on those symptoms.
Hugs, I want you to be well Posted by MDW005 (Member # 22706) on :
Hi Sammy, Thank you for the hug. I will see a dr. soon just not yet, I have commitments that come first. In answer to your questions..no, I am not small. I am 5'7 and somewhat on the fluffy side. Active, yes I am with a very super busy life. feeling ill...hmm, well I have been run down and pains to my heart that usually go away but this time the pings continue to stay even when just sitting and typing like right now.
I need to take a detox bath, but after the last one, I am kind of nervous about taking.
I will be A-okay..ok? okies
Posted by crx (Member # 32128) on :
Going to run a few things by you. First off, if you've had a few abnormal ekgs and your heart has been throughly checked out I would not worry all that much. My ekgs almost always read abnormal cause when they take them i seem to have slight tachy. Many things can cause an abnormal EKG.. And if your Cardio was not worried about the findings I'm sure he would clarify that with you. Second.. If a slow heart rate and the blood pressure thing in new for you get it checked. Signs of a slow heart rate could mean heart block something that I believe is rare by can happen with Lyme and co. Also.. How does your thyroid test? Good luck!
Posted by MDW005 (Member # 22706) on :
crx, Thanks for posting your thoughts. I am trying to think, I believe it was about two years ago that I was in the hospital with T or R abnormalities on the ekgs, went in the ER thinking I was having a heart attack. They kept me over night with nitro patches. Then next day ran all kinds of tests on the heart. Everything checked out alright. Then 6 months later I began having issues again, tests and more tests, nothing. Thyroid is okay as far as I know...not much for docs, only go when I am forced or falling apart.
Now my heart rate is brady?? I'm not really worried per say I think my answer to question has been answered... Babesia/ parasites possibly.
When I get back from a trip I must take, I will give the ole salt C another attempt and go from there. Again thank you.
Posted by sammy (Member # 13952) on :
Okay MDW, I will trust that you know when it is time to see the doctor (or get a second opinion). Heart stuff worries me so please don't ignore those feelings if they do continue to bother you at home.
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