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Heart Rate kinda high. Should I be worried? What should I do?

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trevor47023
trevor47023

So I just got an ekg and my heart checked by my doctor said I was fine and to not worry. (Although I may have sleep apnea). Today I went on my first run in probably two months and my heart rate has been very high even three or four hours after the run. My normal heart rate is usually around 67-68 but it was 102-104 after my run and still high. Should I be worried? I am afraid of cardiac arrest or something. (I am 18 btw) Thanks.

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  • Nadija
    Nadija trevor47023

    Posted

    Hi,

    If a GP has told you that your ecg results are good then you have no reason to worry. If you don't exercise for a long time, it's normal for your level of fitness to drop, therefore your heart beats faster for longer when you exert yourself. Also, if you are afraid and constantly checking for signs that something is wrong, you will become anxious, anxiety makes your heart beat faster and harder. It becomes a vicious circle where you scare yourself needlessly. Also, coffee and energy drinks make your heart thump, so stay away from them (if you are drinking them).

  • Lopez979
    Lopez979 trevor47023

    Posted

    I myself have heart palpitations. I haven't ran since September bc when I did I felt like my heart was giving out and when I stopped my heart rate didn't go down for a whole day so i finally went to the er but ekg xrays and blood work came back fine. But I get scared to work out still but I know that's not good either bc when I do move a lot I get tried faster and my palpitations act up. It sucks and I try to tell myself it's anxiety and stress but it's still scary.

    • Nadija
      Nadija Lopez979

      Posted

      Anxiety is very scary. It's a normal survival mechanism, if we didn't have it we would never run from danger. The thing is sometimes we become more afraid of fear itself than any real danger. Have you tried doing some less intense exercise, or something that requires concentration (to distract yourself). 

  • addie1617
    addie1617 trevor47023

    Posted

    I don’t think you have anything to worry about. If your doctor said it checks out ok, then I wouldn’t worry, it is just from exercising. I’m sure if you continue to exercise more regularly it won’t happen. 
  • borderriever
    borderriever trevor47023

    Posted

    Your pressure looks fine, However try avoiding taking blood pressure soon after performing exersise.

    I would consider if anything your BP is on the lower side than high. I would advise you stop taking your BP and get on with your life. However make an appointment with your GP and ask for a BP Test, then accept your GP results

    BOB 

  • alison88042
    alison88042 trevor47023

    Posted

    Hi Trevor, unfortunately I’m not 18 (if only!) but 43 and had the same anxiety over my heart after a run a couple of weeks ago. My resting heart rate is also around 68 but after a 3 mile run (which I’d not done for months by the way) my heart rate wouldn’t go down past 110 bpm for an hour or two. This sent me into a complete panic but I’m guessing it’s because I’m not as fit as I used to be and probably need to run more. Only this has put me off running for the time being. I constantly get bouts of pounding heart and palpitations especially at night when trying to sleep. Had lots of tests before and all ok. All of this stems from anxiety over heart failure after my dad died suddenly when I was young. Try not to worry, you’re too young for any major problems. 
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