Cant even relax in the bath 🙄

[Yumz199725]

I decided to have a lovely hot bath well I added alot of cold water but couldn't of been enough as I lasted about 20 minutes and then my heart rate was through the roof could feel the blood rushing in my head felt faint and breathless so I got up slowly and dried myself and got a drink did my oximeter and my heart rate was 125 resting stayed like that for about 10 minutes and then went to 115 for another 5 minutes bout 20 minutes later was at about 109 then slowly went down to 100 but seriously twice this has happened now can't even relax in a nice bath with out nearly collapsing 🙄, water wasn't dangerously hot I'm not silly just a nice hot bath and did that what a joke, had this happened to anybody else??? 🛀🥴🥵

[Anon2023]

hi. Getting into a hot bath can cause your blood pressure to drop which could explain the dizziness. I’ve noticed it when I’ve had a hot bath or shower, it’s connected to over heating. I hope that you feel better now and that your heart rate is back to normal. Xx

[Yumz199725 in reply to Anon2023]

Thanks so much for your reply and got helpful info and definitely feel better just trying to get some sleep x

[Socialanimal in reply to Anon2023]

That’s interesting to hear, I used to like a Bath but overheated and came out in a heat rash on my kneck, arms and chest ( even though the water wasn’t that hot). I take bisoprolol, rampril, dijoxin and rivaraxoban, all have possible side affects of skin rash.

[LaceyLady in reply to Socialanimal]

The ‘joys’ of medications - NOT

[Captain_Birdseye]

Humidity increases the workload for the heart and lungs, as well as heat. Just something to bear in mind.

[Yumz199725 in reply to Captain_Birdseye]

Yeah will definitely bear this in mind in future I could feel myself getting very breathless and heart was beating like crazy so need to be so much more careful I know 😟

[Cherrelleford]

Hey I've had this a few times, I've even had my partner help me out the bath because I was too weak to move. It doesn't happen all the time. It's hard to get the temperature right x

[Yumz199725 in reply to Cherrelleford]

Yeah I agree definitely hard to get the temperature right, few weeks ago I thought I was gona faint in the bath I felt so weak and sleepy so i slowly got out and drank alot of water 🥵. Aw sorry to hear its happend to you glad your partner was able to help you x

[Grayjay]

Yes unfortunately, I always prefer a bath to a shower but it's no longer worth the upset of my BP and the fatigue later. So it's the shower for me all the time. Assisted of course ☹️

[Silvertail in reply to Grayjay]

We don't have a bath in our house, but have two bathrooms with showers. I don't think I could get out of a bath these days. We have rails for safety in our en suite shower, and if eventually needed, there is plenty of room to fit a plastic chair in them. I'm happy with showers, but you can't enjoy the occasional bath with a bath bomb or salts. (Can't afford the water to fill a bath, anyway. 🙄😊)

[Yumz199725 in reply to Grayjay]

I wasn't aware how much it was affecting me cant use the shower as don't have the shower pole or curtain so would get water everywhere, yeah the fatigue I always noticed but I'm noticing it more, how do I know if it's affecting my BP?? Glad your getting assistance with it though but that helps alot.

[CyclingTime]

Hi I'm really fit and a hot bath often takes my HR up to 115/120, I have waterproof Garmin watch so can see it in real time.

Only answer is to back that heat off

[Yumz199725 in reply to CyclingTime]

Yeah must of been two hot was steam coming of the water but I added so much cold after still was hot but I thought was nice temperature I mean who wants a lukewarm bath no one 😅

[Dave678]

I like my hot baths and a good soak etc but following a couple of HA’s I find only way to still have them without getting dizzy is with bathroom door open - so room doesn’t steam up etc and let water drain out before I get out - gives my body time to cool down (and dry a bit!) before towelling down. Not ideal but at least works to an extent!

[Yumz199725 in reply to Dave678]

Thanks for your advice, yeah I will definitely have window open next time, I always do let the water drain and cool down before drying myself though.

[1234_6]

❤️

[Cavalierrubie]

Hope you are feeling better now Yummy now you know why this happened to you. I was warned about hot baths and showers and how it can affect you. Also, l always make sure l have a snack before, don’t ask why, it just makes me feel better. Xx

[Yumz199725 in reply to Cavalierrubie]

Yeah thanks feeling so much better just super tired, I was warned about saunas and I think that's what the bathroom must of been like 💔. Definitely will keep window open next time 3rd times the charm. x yeah I had eaten before bath but forgot to drink plenty of water before so that didn't help. 🥵🥴

[Cavalierrubie in reply to Yumz199725]

Yes, it gets a bit complicated and we are all different😵‍💫 but if we listen to our own bodies we can usually get there in the end. I always leave the bathroom door wide open because the humidity affects my breathing. I have low blood pressure so have just a warm shower. These things that happen can be very frightening and that’s where this forum is so good. Have good Coronation weekend. 😀

[Hidden]

Hello

Sorry to read what you go through and even though I have no more I can add just wanted to let you know I had read your post x

[Yumz199725 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks be kind just reading it means alot x ❤️

[Hidden in reply to Yumz199725]

x

[Yumz199725]

Thanks to everyone for reading and commenting means alot x ❤️

[LaceyLady]

I like a soak in the bath, hubs’ll run it for me and, claims he tested it with elbow 🤣 Well it was way hot this morning and I needed to put a LOT of cold in. Was still a bit hot and I know the problems, so, before getting out I let out about 2/3rds and topped it with cold whilst laying in it. Was really nice, it cools you down better before getting out. I can end up with a bright red face 🙄 but ok this time.

[Yumz199725 in reply to LaceyLady]

Yeah I wonder why my face is bright red all the time after having a bath definitely will try this thanks x

[LaceyLady in reply to Yumz199725]

I’m fair skinned, so go red in the face easily 🤣

[Yumz199725 in reply to LaceyLady]

Yeah same 😂😅

[LaceyLady]

also make sure you’ve a large glass of cold water with you!

[Yumz199725 in reply to LaceyLady]

Definitely will now, so scary that keeps happening 😅😳

[MummaSoap]

Yes I’ve experienced this in the past. I like a hot bath but my body just can’t take it anymore.

One time I was so weak from popping the plug with my foot that I had to lie in the bath as the water was draining and struggling to keep my head up. I then started losing my vision and my body started to shake and I broke out in a sweat. Just had to wait and let it pass which thankfully didn’t take long but I was still very cautious and take it slowly.

I can’t have a shower too hot either because I’ve had near fainting with that too; especially when raising my arms to wash my hair 🤷🏻‍♀️

Sounds like you’ve had lots of great advice, I can recommend drinking plenty of cool water too 🙂

Best wishes

Soap 🧼