low resting heart rate

[69Nps]

I have a resting heart rate of 50bpm, I’m fit but by no means an athlete, sometimes I feel. Lightheaded & dizzy, I have battled with anxiety for years. Just wondering if this is normal? Or something I should have looked into.

[IamAli_R]

Hello 69Nps,

Hope you are well

I am not a medically qualified and I am just sharing my experiences with you.

I also have a have a low resting heart rate between 52-56. I was told that this is normal for me because I do not have any symptoms with the low HR. Are your spells of light-headedness and dizziness at the same time as your low HR? If you are having symptoms while your HR is low then I would advice that your speak to your doctor and maybe request a 24 hour HR monitor.

Having said that I also suffering from anxiety and light-headedness and dizziness are definitely symptoms of anxiety too.

[Curry223]

I would recommend a checkup. It could be low iron or low B12. You never know!

Good luck

[Superzob in reply to Curry223]

I agree, or low BP for some reason. Low pulse rate (sinus bradycardia) is common in athletes and I don't believe it's anything to worry about in itself.