Fast pulse rate?

[triplew00t]

Anyone here have a pulse rate like mine? Resting, its between 70 and 90, so thats fine.. usually its about 85-95 when im sitting talking or sitting in public. When I'm walking around the mall or walmart its 100-120, and when i sprint 100 yards it goes up to around 170-200. Anyone know if this is normal? Just curious, as I tend to worry about crap like this, and thought maybe one of you had a similar heartrate and could relieve my concern.


Thanks, Nero

[three4jump]

Is it regular or does it skip? How much caffiene do you consume? My heart used to skip so that I would notice it, and sometimes it would pause long enough to make me just a bit nervous about whether or not it was going to start up again. I had it checked out several times, and the doctors said they couldn't find anything wrong. I used to have alot of caffeine, but since I have cut it out, the fast and/or irregular heart beat has gone away.

My brother-in-law used to drink huge quantities of cafiene until one day he had to go to the emergency room with a resting pulse rate of 220, and now he can't drink any caffeine at all.

[triplew00t]

I usually have a few sodas a day, but nothing major. And the resting is okay, by all standards. Its that 100-120 walking around and 200 sprinting that I wondered if anyone knew anything about. I have been to doctors, and while there it never gets below about 100-110 from anxiety. I suffer from anxiety disorders, so that might be it. Once in a blue moon when I'm not anxious it only gets to like 80-90 walking in walmart, but when im nervous and had caffiene it will usually be 95-110. After a beer or two it will stay around 120 or so just walking around there.

Could the anxiety cause it to go up faster when walking and running? Is 100-120 walking around, 85-95 talking and 200 sprinting 100 yards very unusual?

Nero

[three4jump]

My pulse rate goes up just reading some of the aggravating posts on this board! I have had similar ranges of heart rate to what you describe. When I am in shape for a marathon, it is lower. If I have to speak in public, it definitely goes up, although it's more that it beats harder than faster.

If you aren't doing it already, I think regular exercise would help smooth out and lower the heart rate, and it may help with the anxiety as well.

[triplew00t]

Thanks. I try to exercise sometimes, but because of my anxiety disorders, whenever I feel my pulse get much higher than 120, I have a panic attack and just want to crawl in a hole and die. Its miserable, and as of yet, I have not found a treatment to get over it.

Does anyone else have similar pulse rates for doing these things, or do I appear to have a weak heart?

Nero

[Viti]

I think this belongs in Science and Skepticism. I suggest you ask your doctor if you have concerns.

[Godot]

My RHR usually sits around the low 50's. When I'm exercising up near my VO2max, I've hit 200bpm but only then, only under controlled lab conditions, and only for very brief periods of time.

Your problem sounds like tachycardia (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003077.htm) to me. As always, seek out medical attention to best address your concerns.

[Undercurrent]

Like Godot, just for comparison, my stats are (since I have a heart rate monitor):


Resting heart rate: (awake, sitting up, but doing nothing strenuous) 55-60 bpm.
Walking around at a normal pace 85-95 bpm.
Highest I've ever seen it (during a 200m sprint) 195 bpm.


To be fair, I run about 25mi/week, and do a 10k in 45 min, which is not really elite athleticism, but if you don't exercise at all, probably your reactions will be different.

The "top out" heart rate, though, is supposed to be very age dependent. The formula that came with my heart rate monitor says "210-0.7*age) should be your maximum, but I've seen other formulae as well.

As always, if you want real info, see a real doctor. Or scigirl. She's probably close enough. :)

[triplew00t]

I'm not entirely certain its not mostly anxiety. When I am relaxed and doing things, which only occurs when I first get up or am really tired, my pulse is only at 80 percent of what it usually is. I have severe anxiety disorders, so its not out of the question. I have a very lazy lifestyle, but all my stats are good at the doc. Blood pressure ranges from 110/60 to 135/85 depending on what im doing. LDL cholesterol is 72. I was told that if under 100, you can reverse clogged arteries, and if under 130 it prevents further clogging. My triglicerides are 145 or so, under 200 being normal. I dont have any problems that they could find, and the doctors told me not to worry unless my RESTING rate got over about 110 or so, and that I have mild tachycardia, but that it isnt a health concern at all and wont harm my heart. I still worry tho. I was just hoping to find out if anyone else had similar heartrates, or if maybe someone else with anxiety disorders had the same problems. Thanks for those who have posted already.

Nero

[Enai]

FYI: My stats are:
female, 27 years old
Rest: 65-70 bpm
Walking: 100-110 bpm
Sprint maximum: 205 bpm (I sprint only very short distances up to 50 m, for fun)

Measured by pulse meter watch (Polar brand).

I believe this is completely normal. I wouldn't worry if I were you, unless you're older than 50 years, 'cause the fastest heart rate is supposed to go down with age.

Enai

[King Rat]

Male
36 y.o.
Rest: 55 - 60 bpm
Walking: 95 - 100 bpm
Sprint (on an elliptical machine for 10 minutes): 150-160 bpm.

Once, I went to donate blood and my heart rate was at 45 bpm, and my blood pressure was so low that I couldn't even get blood into the tube. They eventually had me sprint around the block to get my rate up. My blood pressure and heart rate has always been really low. But at that time I was hiking and mountain biking a lot, so I was a freakin' machine. :)

[triplew00t]

Thanks guys. I looked up my meds (I'm on lexapro), and guess what... sideeffect in 1/100 people is tachycardia. Thats my guess as to what it is. Even if it isnt, they still think I'm fine, and since a few of you have similar rates, I think I'll stop obsessing over it as best as I can. Anyone else have similar, please post them and your age/activity level. Thanks again.

Nero

[triplew00t]

I am also extremely sensitive to caffiene and sodium. After a very salty dinner with 2 servings of mellow yellow, my resting will be around 110 and my walking will be 130. After the stimulants get out of my system i go back down to my usual resting of 70-85 and walking of 110 or so. It takes about 3 hours for my system to settle down. My blood pressure remains fine during all this. Just my pulse rate that goes up.

Nero

[squiddy]

Hi triplew00t,

A few years ago I had an episode where my resting heart rate stayed between 100-120 for four days straight. I went to the emergency room when I woke up on the 4th night w/my heart rate exceeding 150 while laying down. After my second trip to the emergency room, I was admitted. They found nothing wrong with my heart except for a thickened mitral valve. The Dr. put me on 50 mg. of tenormin once a day. It works great and my resting heart rate stays between 75-80. I don't do caffeine and I also try to watch my salt intake.

I have no idea why my heart rate suddenly got so fast, but the same thing happened to my cousin (male), so maybe it's genetic. I just really don't know. Oh yeah, and I'm a 47 year old female, and I was about 41 or 42 when this first happened.

Hope this is helpful.

[triplew00t]

My resting, lying down, stays in the lower 70s. When sitting its around 78-90 ive found recently. Talking its more on the side of 85-90. I cleaned house today, and it was only 106 afterwards. That takes more effort than walking around, which put it at 110-130. I think its just cuz of my social anxiety mixed with medication and sensitivity to stimulants that it gets so high in public ( i take it at walmart alot). If thats the case, theres not a whole lot I can do to "fix" it, but it doesnt really need fixing if it comes from meds and anxiety instead of cardio problems.

Thanks for your time to reply, and I'm glad to hear that you are doing well.

Nero

[reprise]

I used to suffer from panic attacks and my pulse rate would quite often hit 200bpm during a panic attack and stay there for the duration of the attack. My panic attacks got so bad that anything which triggered one aspect of a panic attack (such as increased pulse rate from physical exertion) would then trigger a full-blown panic attack.

By all means mention it to your physician, but I wouldn't be overly worried about it. One thing you might want to consider, though, is taking advantage of this quirk to improve your fitness level. Apart from exercise using up the chemicals which flood your body when you're anxious (and leave you feeling washed out because they haven't been used), exercise is often a useful way of learning to control the physical responses caused by anxiety attacks.

[Jimmy Higgins]

When in prime shape, RPR of 50. In my crappy shape, I'm about 55 to 60 RPR. I had a heart rate monitor test done on me for 24 hrs. While sleeping, my pulse dropped down well below 30 for a brief period of time. The doctor didn't really say anything about it. I asked, is this a problem. He said no. I hope he's a better doctor than the one on Hot Shots. Turns out, I have MVP, which looks great on paper, but not really good in the heart. I've got a floppy mitral valve. So when climbing stairs I get aired out, even when in great shape.

I recommend, actually order you to see a doctor. Remember, your heart is only good for so long, so if your heartrate is high enough to make you ask questions, seeing your doctor to see if you need to see a cardiologist is a must! Unless you can't afford it, don't fuck around with your heart. Its one of those critical organs.

[triplew00t]

I've seen about 5 different doctors who I have told about it, and had look at it. All said to stop worry, and that it is normal. Thanks guys.

Nero