dr salman

[drsalman]

i m new here

[Madlegs1]

Welcome.

[RobBackPain-UK]

Welcome. If you're a real Dr, as opposed to just your name on here, I've a ton of heart related questions for you lol

Hope you enjoy the board!

[drsalman in reply to RobBackPain-UK]

yes i m doctor ..i m here for answering ur questions..i like heart related questions

[RobBackPain-UK]

Will here goes then

My age is 40's. I've always had a fairly low resting heart rate, and not because of athleticism.

It used to be in the mid 50's. I have some back issues witch have me on fentanyl 50, Gabapentin 3*300, i also take Sertraline, ceterizine and Fexofenadine.

My reasting heart rate is now high 40's and with a bit of activity mid to high 50's, when quite relaxed it can go to low 40's (regularly)

My blood pressure always seems to be pretty good. Usually 120-135 over 80-90.

My oxygen is usually between 90-95%

Should I be concerned about my low pulse?

At what point should I get concerned? A certain number which is "bad"?

Is there anything I should be doing or avoiding because of this?

Thanks in advance, I appreciate your time!

[drsalman in reply to RobBackPain-UK]

thanks for consultation....i think it is due to effect of medication becoz fentanyl can cause bradycardia mean slow pulse rate...if u dont feel nothing due to this slow pulse rate there is no need of investigation....

[RobBackPain-UK in reply to drsalman]

thanks for that!

Is there any rate than would cause you concern?

[katieoxo60]

Interesting to see a Doctor on here, but even more so that you are interested in Heart related questions and this is a pain related site. But welcome to the site for now.

[RobBackPain-UK in reply to katieoxo60]

He said he liked heart questions in response to me saying I had them.

[drsalman in reply to katieoxo60]

i m general physician so i consult all type of problems including back pain but i said i like hear

[katieoxo60 in reply to drsalman]

What is your pain problem if you don't mind me asking? Just so you know I am genuine mine is two types of Arthritis. Oh and healthunlocked does not very often get Doctors who state they are doctors, as open posts display on facebook too. Enjoy your evening

[NFDK]

Very nice to meet you. Can you tell us about your areas of expertise and where you studied and practised? It's great to have a doctor joining the site.

[drsalman in reply to NFDK]

I m practicing in pakistan.i have graduation from cuba..i like medicine

[onamission]

Welcome to our site I have back problems and went in hospital on Friday for radio frequency and a spine block under live x-ray. The spine block will last between 6 and 8 weeks wish I could find a long lasting pain relief I'm taking nortriptline for the nerve pain but it does not stop the pain.