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Ok guys. So I know I have had this in the past a lot with higher heart rate ., but the past two days I can’t seem to get my get my rate down past 80 , even at rest and during sleep . My heart is fluctuating between high 80’s to 115 ish/ 120 during the day , even while not doing anything physical. I am just trying to insert ash why it’s like this and what I can do To lower it without going to the ER. Usually during sleep and just resting it goes to 70’s and 60’s ..but for two days now I can’t get it down . Please help !!

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hypercat54

It's probably anxiety keeping it high. A long term heart rate even of 115 isn't dangerous as it would need to a lot higher to cause any harm.

My advice is stop continually checking it as it is only causing your anxiety to rise and making it worse.

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KateS10 in reply tohypercat54

Thank you for responding !!!! I am constantly in fear of my heart :( are you sure even though at 115 ish it isn’t tbat bad ??????? I did get in with my cardiologist and I have an alt next Tuesday for a 2d echocardiogram!!!!!! I always am so nervous about my leaky valve :( , that has me in constant fear too !!!!! I also want to ask him if I should increase my beta blocker as well !!!

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hypercat54 in reply toKateS10

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FlamingoSiren in reply toKateS10

Keep the appointment. I’m sure it will serve to put you at ease.

I started lexapro and Clonidine and that keeps my heart rate at check. It no longer starts to race when I lie down. I’ve made slow but steady progress over the past few weeks.

Let us know how it goes.

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FlamingoSiren

Those heart rates aren’t life threatening. 80 is pretty good. But a low dose beta blocker would help you with heart rate and anxiety. If you can get some. Pretty harmless medicine.

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KateS10 in reply toFlamingoSiren

Yes the 80 is so so for me , I am more concerned with the 100!s ... I don’t like when I spike so high with the 100 range. Like just laying down and it does up to 155!! What in the world is that about ... and just the constant state of it being in the 90’s and 100 through the day :( I am on a beta blocker once a day ...

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FlamingoSiren in reply toKateS10

I responded above. Good luck dear.

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FlamingoSiren in reply toKateS10

However, you can take the beta blocker twice. Which one are you on?

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KateS10 in reply toFlamingoSiren

I am at metoprolol 25 mg extended release

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FlamingoSiren in reply toKateS10

Oh I see. And you’re still getting 115. Are you doing your deep breathing?

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KateS10 in reply toFlamingoSiren

Yes I have been trying deep breathing apps , mediations , sitting alone , trying to read , puzzles ...

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FlamingoSiren in reply toKateS10

Agora1 has a good response to taking hers at night.

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Agora1 in reply toKateS10

Hi Kate, I too am on 25mg Metoprolol. My problem with the fast heart rate

was in the mornings. My cardiologist moved my medication to before bed.

Problem solved. I have on occasion been told by the doctor to take an extra

one but only under doctor supervision, since the b/p and pulse can go very low.

I use Meditation and Deep Breathing which has helped immensely along with

the Metoprolol in keeping the numbers more stable. Good Luck Kate :) xx

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