Sparatic bp and hb

[Marney]

Crazy blood pressure and sparatic heartbeat from 60 to 110. Blood pressure at 84/62 sometimes as well as afib sometimes.

It seems my problems are coming back somewhat after 3 ablations and a period of 3 yrs of very mild afib recently

Although my bp has been usually at 122/78 most times.

The bp is worrisome, not sure when it is dangerous enough to go to emerg.

I think I full of anxiety bout my family too much. I need to work on that to calm down.

I have a pacemaker for last few yrs.

Although I have been feeling pretty good over last 3 yrs until lately.

I am female, 78 yrs young

Any of your comments have always been welcome. Thank you

I have been reading your comments for 17 years

Marney

[BobD Volunteer]

Sorry Marney but I don't know the word sparatic, do you mean sporadic? Finger trouble?

I would say that few BP machines are remotely accurate if you are in AF either for BP or rate so rather than worry unnecessarily why not speak to your doctor and get some proper data.

[Marney in reply to BobD]

Yes, I hope the machine is more the problem. However I can’t see cardiologist until end of sept, even then probably just on the phone. Losing a lot of sleep, but I guess it’s the way it is. I do feel I need a med adjustment.I think I will at least try to get my appt sooner.

Thank you

Marney

[CDreamer]

Just to echo Bob’s comment. Your BP will shoot up and down in AF and those readings would be good for me! It’s not great to have your BP permanently below 90 systolic but it will vary inevitably. Go by how you feel, if your BP is too low you may have symptoms such as feeling lightheaded - then go see your doctor.

Otherwise - you know that you need to work on your stress and worry because that only makes things a whole lot worse.

Take care

[Marney in reply to CDreamer]

Thank you for your reply. It is always comforting to hear from everyone when I get worried about my afib .Hopefully I can get a appt sooner with my cardiologist, but here in Canada it is getting tough to even get an appt at all. ( pandemic woes have change everything)

Marney

[CDreamer in reply to Marney]

I’m afraid it’s not just in Canada, that would apply but also to UK but can depend upon which area you live in. At least in UK we do have the private care route as an option, not always quicker but often more responsive.

Hope it’s not as long a wait as you imagine.

[Marney in reply to CDreamer]

Thank you CDreamer. It’s just nerve racking waiting and waiting for some relief. Marney

[mav7]

How often is BP below 90 ? If only occassional would not be concerned if you have no physical effects. HR is not that bad.

Perhaps a call to the cardiologist office to ask for a review of your medication while waiting for an appt.

[Marney in reply to mav7]

Thank you for your comments mav7. I suppose I will need to tough it out till appt at end of sept. I hate this returning after a long good spell. 17 years is a long time to be waiting for the other shoe to drop.At least it’s not as severe as before I had my ablations.

Marney