I’m permanently exhausted . I weigh 21 stone, I’m aware I’m morbidly obese and I’m trying to fix it .
I take a beta blocker twice a day for anxiety . I take mirtazapine before bed .
I’m absolutely fucking exhausted . I’m wearing a sports watch and can see even if I’m out of breath and sweating (walking briskly) my HR rarely gets above 80, it’s hire often just 65 when walking quickly - it usually sits at 50 when relaxing . God knows what’s happening when I’m asleep .
I’ve started blacking out when standing for prolonged periods, so GP did an ECG, fine.
Severe postural hypotension though - BP drops by 45 on standing up . I know that’s happening as I can feel my heart pounding in my head when I stand up or move quickly . The nurse I saw on Friday said she thinks I need a GP review so asked me to organise .
GP did online review via email - said it’s definitely because I’m overweight and suggested I start running - said if my HR isn’t going above 90 I’m not exercising hard enough .
I cannot physically get my HR that high .
I’ve also been advised by cardiology specifically not to run - or do intensive exercise - as there’s a small chance of me having an inherited condition, get screened for it yearly .
I’m feeling very miserable with it all and so bewildered about being told it’s just because I’m fat, with no advice other than that !
Worth asking to come off the sodding beta blockers all together?
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exercisewoe · 02/03/2021 17:22
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