I keep having chest pains and a heart rate of low 40s. I’m 68. Should I be worried?

[MaggieRBM]

I have quite a few health issues from having my thyroid removed along with some other bits and pieces.

[BeKind28-]

Hello

There maybe nothing to worry about however any chest pain and low heart rate as well needs to be checked out and I would make it a priority to do this as soon as you can

If it gets any worse then please go to A&E

Let us know how you get on x

[Yumz199725]

Yeah please get this checked out as soon as possible x

[Lowerfield_no_more]

If you have persistent chest pains you should make an appointment to speak with your GP. If your pains increase unexpectedly you should call 999.

nhs.uk/conditions/chest-pain/

Your GP will also be able to advise on your low heart rate which may or may not require attention.

[MaggieRBM]

Thank you. I will contact my doctor and let you know what they say.

[Mentdent]

Find out what’s causing the pain. There are quite a few things. Heart, reflux, gastritis, chostocondritis to name but a few. Most are just a nuisance but some can be serious. Get it checked.

[Thanksnhs]

Hi due to your low heart rate I would definitely go to my GP especially if you have chest pains as well. Char

[EMBoy]

I agree with the others. You should see your GP ASAP. It would be a good idea to get your thyroid status checked - you may be under-medicated.

[MaggieRBM in reply to EMBoy]

I don’t have a thyroid. I had it removed in 2002. I have an appointment for bloods check tomorrow.

[EMBoy]

If you have no thyroid, you should be taking Levothyroxine to replace the missing thyroid hormone. I have very little thyroid left due to an autoimmune disease, and rely on my Levothyroxine for my health. If your dose of Levothyroxine is too low, it may be causing your slow heart rate.

[MaggieRBM in reply to EMBoy]

Sorry, I should have said I take thyroxine. I’ve been on the same dosage for the last couple of years and every bloods I have done the level has stayed constant. I had thyroid cancer and had to have mine removed altogether.

[fishonabike in reply to MaggieRBM]

you may need your thyroxine dose to be adjusted - thyroid hormones play a role in controling you metabolic rate, this inculdes your heart function - even small changes in thyroid hormone levels can affect your heart rate

i suggest you see your endocrinologist for a review as well as seeing your GP. In the meantime it might be helpful to think about any other changes which have happened in your life recently which might be influencing the situation (e.g. increased activity, changes in your diet, increased personal pressures/stress)

[MaggieRBM in reply to fishonabike]

Bloods have been done this morning just got to wait for the results now