To low or is it fine
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Hi guys is a 48 beats per minute pulse good or is it that to low and should see a doctor
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normal resting heart rate is 60-100bpm, idk if it’s usually like that for you but to be safe, you should call your doc
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My blood oxygen is 96/97 is that good or is that not good
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I’ve just done it with a blood pressure machine and it was 63 on my oximter it was 48 for some reason
Leebowles, remember that machines are just that...a low battery, a wrong
placement can cause a fluctuation in readings.
When taking b/p, having both feet on the floor (no crossed legs) arm stretched
out at heart level, all these can contribute to a proper reading. Even dehyration
can play a part in lower readings. The fact that your oximeter gave you a lower reading
could have many reasons including low battery and/or not waiting long enough.
Even nail polish on a woman's nails can affect the reading.
But...in the long run Lee, we are not doctors and it's always in your best interest to
check with your doctor since he knows your health history and can give you a proper
diagnosis or answer. xx
How long do you have to wait a couple minutes
Until the numbers stabilize. A couple minutes is fine since the
numbers will always be changing some.
Are you on medication of any kind?
I'm on b/p med and once and a while I will get 48 bpm.
It’s on 79 now but done exercise for 10minute like 15mins ahi
Shall I wait a bit before doing it after exercise
Lee, don't get trapped into the fears and doubts anxiety is putting in your
mind. Blood pressure and heart rate fluctuate throughout the day. If you
are feeling okay to exercise, believe me, you are okay. Why don't you try
focusing on something else right now. Relax and enjoy the rest of the day or
evening. Your body will take care of you. xx
Thing is I cant exercise for long
Unfortunately Lee, right now in what's going on, you have a choice
and that's to be your own advocate. If you feel there is something wrong
then you need to call your doctor. This sounds like Health Anxiety but I'm
not in a position to diagnose.
I went to the doctors about a month ago she listened to my lungs and took my oxygen and everything was fine apparently and then she just said it’s anxiety
And that's what I feel it is as well. But because we are not authorized to
diagnose one another, we can only go by our own experiences.
Do you believe in your doctor? She has the degree and the medical training.
Try believing in what she has said to you Lee. It's only been a month since you've
been examined. Not years>
She wouldn't have lied to you. She took an oath to protect you.
Believe in that. Push that Anxiety Monster aside. Don't allow him to
trap you in a "what if" mode. You are stronger than that. You believe
in your doctor and I will believe in you. Deep down you know it's your
anxiety. xx
Its very easy to get caught up in checking your vitals over and over,
I've been there many times.
It generally only makes things worse. And you you don't get the reassurance that you're looking for.
Mine is my BP, I'll take it and if it's high, I want to keep taking it, but will just go up and up with my anxiety...
Anxiety Is horrible and can make you feel all sorts of things.
You can go to the doctor or er but they will just make sure your stable and send you home.
I have a hard time with exercise too, my anxiety makes my back and chest hurt, and I just have to keep walking, as I've been checked out many times.
Hang in there
Yeah just had this breathlessness and shallow breathing/scary breathing for 6weeks and I’m new to all this you know
I know you have mrworry. And sometimes we need to hear it from
others so that we don't get stuck. Thank you xx