Knellie Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 Hi guys- Everytime I go to the doctor, I always have a relatively low RR for my age. Did this happen to any of you? The Medullary Oblongata contols Respiratory Rate and autonomic functions, so I was wondering if this is a common trend among you guys. Thanks for all your help!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 @Knellie - what is your RR? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knellie Posted October 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 It is 12, but it has been flagged before by some pediatricians I have been to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sushi Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 3 hours ago, Knellie said: It is 12, but it has been flagged before by some pediatricians I have been to. My fitbit tracks breaths per minute and in the last month it varies between 12 and 15. Of course I don't know how accurate it is but medical sleep studies showed a similar rate and my cardiologist didn't flag it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 @Knellie as far as I know a RR of 12 is still considered normal. Anything below 12 is low. I run a RR of 12 at rest and even when in the hospital no one ever was concerned about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muon Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Once every 10 seconds for the last two days in rest (sitting), so it's ~6/min (if I'm using a stopwatch, very subjective, age=35 in 2020). This needs to be objectified by measuring devices and for longer periods though. Sometimes breathing just stalls and have to remind myself to keep breathing. Thanks for this thread now I know it's far below normal. There also seems to be something going on with my heart, not sure what. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sushi Posted November 1, 2020 Report Share Posted November 1, 2020 On 10/31/2020 at 5:49 AM, Muon said: Once every 10 seconds for the last two days in rest (sitting), so it's ~6/min (if I'm using a stopwatch, very subjective, age=35 in 2020). This needs to be objectified by measuring devices and for longer periods though. Sometimes breathing just stalls and have to remind myself to keep breathing. Thanks for this thread now I know it's far below normal. There also seems to be something going on with my heart, not sure what. Have you ever had a sleep study to check for apnea? There are a number of medically validated devices for home sleep studies that give a great deal of information. My cardiologist prescribed one of these and it is read and signed by a doctor who is a sleep specialist. Since apnea is related to several medical conditions and can usually be successfully treated, it is a very helpful screening test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muon Posted November 1, 2020 Report Share Posted November 1, 2020 46 minutes ago, Sushi said: Have you ever had a sleep study to check for apnea? There are a number of medically validated devices for home sleep studies that give a great deal of information. My cardiologist prescribed one of these and it is read and signed by a doctor who is a sleep specialist. Since apnea is related to several medical conditions and can usually be successfully treated, it is a very helpful screening test. No, did not do a sleep study. I don't have problems with sleep at this moment regarding breathing (I might idk, that's what the screening is for I guess). Had problems with sleep in the past when my POTS peaked, woke up every morning exactly at 5:00 am with a focal headache but that's another story. Also woke up once with a bell's palsy (woke up with my left eye open). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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