I have been watching my pulse for the last month or two, (machines at Wal-Mart/Target) Usually my BP is low/normal but my pulse averages in the 50s. Every so often I do get neer fainting spells. When I am testing my pulse I am usually walking aroud the store. Yesterday my pulse was 51bpm.
2007-11-25 09:31:52 · 7 answers · asked by Eric R 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
My younger sister has Type 1 Diabetes (age 18) I do exercise regularyl (5/6 times per week) and lift weights.
I am vegan.
My LDL is 78 and my HDL is 37.
I just had a blood test and everything is fine except my HDL.
2007-11-25 11:13:27 · update #1
I am taking Paroxetine (Paxil). I have had this problem before the medication.
2007-11-25 11:15:36 · update #2
I don't think there is a situation, in fact it virtually impossible to achieve normal lab. lower levels, of your cholestrol, as the keep on fluctuating.
Yes the drop in H/R is normal, as long as you don't feel dizzy, vertigo etc.
If you are in doubt contact your doctor.
2007-11-29 08:48:08 · answer #1 · answered by Dr.Qutub 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A pulse below 60 BPM is considered a bradycardia - an abnormally slower rhythm than normal. The reason you get near fainting spells is probably a due to a temporary lowering in blood pressure as it takes longer for the systolic to reach normal from the low pulse. Make an appointment with a cardiologist to check possible reasons for bradycardia such as hypothyroidism, malnutrition (being a vegan lowers the chances that you are getting all of your nutrients from food), or electrical problems with your heart such as Sick Sinus Syndrome.
2007-11-25 13:39:24 · answer #2 · answered by TMD 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You do not have a high pulse rate. In fact, it is a little on the low side. My pulse is high because I have a high stress job and can get up to over 118. You should go see a doctor and find out why you are having near fainting spells. That is not normal.
2007-11-25 09:36:05 · answer #3 · answered by Sparkles 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your pulse is too low. You need to see a doctor. If you are walking around the store, your normal value should be in the 90s, not in the 50s.
2007-11-25 11:03:59 · answer #4 · answered by beaver 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends on a lot of things!!! Do you work out a lot? History of diabetes? If it happens often, I would certainly talk to a Dr. It could be a lot of things!!!
2007-11-25 09:36:16 · answer #5 · answered by jtgrl04 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call for an appointment tomorrow.. and get an expert opinion.
2007-11-25 09:35:42 · answer #6 · answered by Tapestry6 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you on any medication? some meds lower the heart rate. if not consult your dr
2007-11-25 09:35:47 · answer #7 · answered by Chris E 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋