Weak/faint pulse

[Ckd123]

Anybody else get a weak or very faint pulse? This is freaking me out today, I’m getting negative thoughts now about dying. Ugh I’m so tired of this, I could just sleep all day.

[Jeff1943]

Ckd123, I believe a 'weak pulse' is not a medical term, there are all sorts of reasons why your pulse seems weak when you check it that don't mean there's something wrong,

What matters is your blood pressure: the first measurement called the systolic should be between 90 and 140.

I think for your own reassurance you should see your doctor or ask a pharmacist to take your blood pressure. I'm sure you will be greatly relieved if you do.

[Ckd123 in reply to Jeff1943]

Thanks Jeff, I had my blood pressure taken and it was fine, a tiny bit on the low side but fine the pharmacist said! I calmed down after that. My pulse still feels very weak in my neck? Don’t know why that is but I can see my pulse in my wrist which always reassures me for some reason!! Thanks again for reply.

[Lm92]

You may be dehydrated a bit. That can cause your veins and arteries to be harder to feel on the outside of your skin and can make it seem like what you're feeling is weak. I don't want you to get obsessed with checking, but the most accurate place to check is actually on the wrist. Even seasoned professionals can find it hard to get a good reading on the neck without pressing too hard and causing discomfort to the patient.

[Ckd123 in reply to Lm92]

Ye it’s very hot here at the moment and I’m dreadful for keeping my fluids up. I actually drink very little, I don’t know why, I just don’t ever feel that thirsty! Thanks for reply x

[Jeff1943 in reply to Ckd123]

Yes Lm92 is right, dehydration or not drinking 6 glasses of water a day is well known to lower bp so this may well be the csuse ie dehydration due to the heat and not drinking enough liquids.