OMG is this normal?

Question

Okay, so since the end of September, I was diagnosed with Epileptic seizures (Simple-Partial to be exact).

I just checked my heart beats per minute, and it was 98. My normal is 55-60, and I don't know why mine is so high.

I was just getting into bed from a relaxed day. Didn't do anything crazy, and I didn't work out today or anything. Just about to get into bed and felt like checking my heart.

I wasn't fully asleep. With my seizures, they found the like...the seizure activity when I was asleep (I had a 4 day EEG done).

Could this be it?

I'm worried.

It may be the seizure activity, but I don't feel my seizure symptoms, and I wasn't asleep before I checked my heart.

What could this be?

I do have an anxiety problem, but I haven't felt anxious all day.

Any ideas?

Thanks so much, guys!

Answer 1

Absolutely it could be the anxiety, but if you didn't feel any of your warning signs regarding your epilepsy, that was probably not it. Did you drink anything that had caffeine in it, or do you take any kind of medication or supplements that have a side effect of increased heart rate? Did you just do some moderate exercise of some sort right before checking your heart rate, like climb a bunch of stairs carrying something heavy?

An adult's heart rate is between 60-100 beats per minute, so it is still within the normal range. As long as there were no irregularities to it, you are probably fine.

Check it regularly, and write it down. If it fluctuates a lot to a major degree, or there are any irregularities then show it to your doctor. Try to note what you were doing or what you consumed at the time you noticed it to be out of your normal range.

Hope this helps.

Answer 2

A normal adult heart beats between 60 and 100 times a minute. A heart rate over 100 beats a minute is called tachycardia. Some tachycardias are relatively harmless and need no treatment, but others can be life-threatening.
Treat or eliminate risk factors that may lead to heart disease. Take the following steps:
* Exercise and eat a healthy diet. Live a heart-healthy lifestyle by exercising regularly and eating a healthy, low-fat diet that's rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and antioxidants.
* Maintain a healthy weight. Obesity puts you at higher risk of developing heart disease and tachycardias.
* Keep blood pressure and cholesterol under control. Make lifestyle changes or take medications to correct high blood pressure (hypertension) or high cholesterol.
* Stop smoking. Tobacco use increases your risk of cardiovascular disease and heart arrhythmias.
* Control stress. Avoid unnecessary stress, and learn coping techniques to handle normal stress in a healthy way.
* Go to checkups. Have regular physical exams and report any signs or symptoms to your doctor.

Answer 3

Anxiety will make your heart rate increase as well as your blood pressure. Calm down...
If you are still worried call your Dr.

You are anxious wether you realize it or not.. Try to calm down.

Answer 4

You should ask your doctor, not a group of internet personalities who may or may not know what they're talking about.

Answer 5

I think you're looking for something to worry about and really need to go to bed.