WanderWonder Posted February 4, 2020 Report Share Posted February 4, 2020 I think I'm okay, but it's weird seeing such low numbers. My wrist tracker is showing my HR around 65-80 bpm when I'm sitting, but it's usually 90-100. When I'm standing and walking around, it is around 75-85 now, but it usually is around 105-120. I'm not feeling any different than normal, and I haven't done anything differently today. Is it just a blip day, maybe because I just finished my period. I wonder should I be concerned at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sushi Posted February 4, 2020 Report Share Posted February 4, 2020 1 hour ago, WanderWonder said: I think I'm okay, but it's weird seeing such low numbers. My wrist tracker is showing my HR around 65-80 bpm when I'm sitting, but it's usually 90-100. When I'm standing and walking around, it is around 75-85 now, but it usually is around 105-120. The wrist trackers can give false readings because they use optical technology instead of actually measuring the pulse like the chest strap monitors do. Moisture, tightness (they need to be tight), hair and some others things can cause readings that are not valid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WanderWonder Posted February 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2020 @Sushi Are pulse finger oximeters the same in terms of false readings? I also have one of those and it shows the same numbers. Plus when I feel my pulse, it's not beating as fast or as hard as usual. Maybe it's just a non-pots day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sushi Posted February 4, 2020 Report Share Posted February 4, 2020 40 minutes ago, WanderWonder said: Are pulse finger oximeters the same in terms of false readings? I also have one of those and it shows the same numbers Pulse oximeters use the same technology. 41 minutes ago, WanderWonder said: Plus when I feel my pulse, it's not beating as fast or as hard as usual. Maybe it's just a non-pots day. Maybe it is a non-POTS day! Maybe just try counting your pulse with your fingers--that does lie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Posted February 4, 2020 Report Share Posted February 4, 2020 @WanderWonder - a HR of 65 - 80 is completely normal, REJOICE!!! In dysautonomia we have good and bad days, so you might simply be going through a good spell. 10 hours ago, WanderWonder said: I wonder should I be concerned at all? Answer: NOPE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WanderWonder Posted February 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2020 Good to know I'm ok with these low numbers! It's weird because it's happening again, usually around 3pm. I did take 500mg of vitamin c both times right before. I'll have to experiment more and see if anything triggers it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scout Posted February 6, 2020 Report Share Posted February 6, 2020 On 2/5/2020 at 10:36 AM, WanderWonder said: Good to know I'm ok with these low numbers! It's weird because it's happening again, usually around 3pm. I did take 500mg of vitamin c both times right before. I'll have to experiment more and see if anything triggers it. I've read that Vit C can lower BP in some people, but don't quote me on that! As @Pistol said, a HR in those ranges is quite good, so no cause for worry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovaconfident Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 My heart rate used to be 90-125 resting. Then had a few weeks of resting at below 30 After this I'm back to 90-110 resting with no change in medication/stress levels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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