I feel like garbage

[Anxiousferret]

Im 33 and have bradycardia resting is usually between 45 and 52 bpm

I had open heart surgery in September of 2017 to close an atrial septal defect

I’m always dizzy especially when I stand up or lift my arms over my head . I’ve had ekgs,echos, mris,ct, and a heart monitor and I guess everything came back fine . I feel like garbage most days and I’m absolutely terrified to go to slee7 because of my heart rate getting so low

I’m just looking for some advice this isn’t normal

[Shaz0613]

Hi I had tachy brady syndrome 5 years ago I had to get a pacemaker to sort the problem out.

Depending on your overall health, your resting heart rate should be about 60bmp. Heart rate drops even more lower when we’re sleeping.

I’d say get it checked out again especially if it’s making you dizzy and yes it definitely doesn’t sound normal.

[wal4d]

Hi - like Shaz I have Tachy Brady syndrome - sudden bursts of fast followed by drop to prolonged slow. It was dropping to 30s - really rough. After seeing an EP I had attempted ablations with limited success but a pacemaker made a real difference. It does not stop the sudden drops and can still feel rough at times but it does reduce the prolonged periods which can be quite frightening. It was difficult to originally diagnose my condition because all my readings were fine when I went to the doctor's or to A&E - my condition is so random and erratic. I would keep going back and insist on seeing an EP and consider a pacemaker. As my EP says my plumbing is good - I have a strong heart - but the electrics are a mess - misfiring randomly and in different places - but I am able to manage it - and sleep without that fear I have also experienced. All the best.

[Hidden]

I have been getting this lately too. But I do find it worse on an empty stomach, and that a good feed of protein before bed helps a lot.

[tnbridges]

I began having heart problems last year. I was in afib. My heart was beating up to 170 times per minute and beating eratically.I was having dizziness, fainting spells, and shortness of breath. My doctor was concerned that I had a stroke because of my behavior. I was in and out of the hospital for 2 months. My ep tried medicine to control my condition. Then I began having Tachy Brady syndrome. My heart was beating in the low 30's. So, back in the hospital I went and my cardiologist and ep decided I needed a pacemaker. I felt awful for several months, having no energy or motivation to do anything. My body finally adjusted to the pacemaker and I feel good now. It took me several months, but I am better than I was. I probably won't ever feel 100%, but the pacemaker made alot of difference. I have no issues, except tiredness now, and am able to work again.

[MoundMan]

Wish my experience could be of assistance. Felt like 'garbage' myself during months of recovery from an afib/flutter ablation. Didn't before and haven't since. Difficult path you're on. Maybe someone else with more in common can weigh in.

[Anxiousferret]

Thank you all so much . I’m going to see my cardiologist in the morning so hopefully we can figure out what is going on .