To think resting heart rate 96 for a 32 year old (me) is alarming

[PussInCoutts]

I have been suffering from weird fatigue on and off for a while now.

GP measured my resting heart rate - it was 96. The normal range is within 60 to 100. No matter what the age!

I'm only 32, surely my heart rate shouldn't be at the borders of something acceptable for an octogenarian?

What to do? I'm desperate. Going to some hospital tests soon but quite anxious as per what is going on in my body.

Any knowledge or advice would be much appreciated, and also your own experiences. Thanks a lot.

[PossibiliTea]

I had this, and my fast heart rate would always come up if I ever went to the docs. They did loads of tests and I even wore an ecg thing for 7 days and turned out it was all normal just fast. Mild tachycardia or something. Might be worth getting an ecg just for fun but I had blood tests too and it was normal. Worst thing I ever did was google it lol.

[brasty]

Women tend to have faster heart rates than men.

[PossibiliTea]

I know it's so much easier said than done but if you can try and keep as calm as you can, I'm 28 and had the same problem I could even see my heartbeat by my top moving or the pulse in my neck. You will be fine and if there is anything at all they will be able to sort it x don't worry x

[Godstopper]

I'd get your iron levels checked given you have fatigue too.

60-100 might be within a normal range, but it's not optimal. More like

[ThisIsNotMyName99]

I am hypothyroid. If I don't remember to take my thyroxine my resting HR is over 100. Just jogging at the gym I regularly hit 190. As a nurse I mentioned it to cardiology consultant and he wasn't concerned. I am otherwise fit, Slim and healthy

[Applebite]

Yes it's a bit high OP. But I normally have a resting pulse of about 58 (I am overweight and unfit so it's definitely genetic not fitness based!) and have measured in the 90's sometimes at the dr's when worried about something. Do you think you could have a touch of shite coat syndrome? You could have it checked again at a pharmacy or get a friend with a monitor to do it when you're more relaxed? Or even get a Fitbit and keep an eye on it?

If it is regular, I would ask for some tests. I'm as sure as a stranger on the internet can be that it's nothing to worry about though, OP.

[Applebite]

• WHITE coat syndrome ffs, sorry!!

[lemony7]

My resting heart rate is usually around that on a good day, but I have several health conditions that cause it. So for me it's "normal". Not everyone's normal fits into the normal bracket.

[ArgyMargy]

reallyanotherone 100/70 is not a low blood pressure, it's perfectly normal. Mine is often lower than this and no healthcare professional has ever suggested it's low. It's within the usual range. A bit like the OP's heart rate.

[RainbowDashian]

Mine is always and always has been in the 80-100 bpm range when measured by a medical professional. They have never seemed concerned. If I take my own resting heart rate at home it is much much lower (in the 50-60 range). I have therefore concluded it is higher due to the fact I walk to the GP surgery (so not a true a resting heartrate) and also because I am slightly anxious whilst there (white coat affect).

[SummerSazz]

Get a fitbit charge and it will measure your heart rate all day and all night so you can see changes

[Lules]

Mine's about that. It's normal - and anyway it probably will have gone up a bit with just being in the doctors. If I'm at home it's normally in the low 80s (Apple Watch).

[bigTillyMint]

I think anything between 60 and 100 is considered normal and very slightly outside that range wouldn't be alarming. Did the GP do your BP too? The BP always seems to be more of an issue when the GP tests me!

FWIW, my resting HR is 60 or under but I have high BP so I am on meds for it.

I think it's how fast your HR drops back after exercise that shows how fit you are?

[Mu123]

I take beta blockers, though not for high bp and have often found that as my blood pressure drops my resting heart rate goes up to the 90s. When i have palpitations it can go up to 120s.

I got a bp monitor as a joke present years ago, its been handy!

[WillWorkForShoes]

when I was 18 my resting heart rate was between 80-90. Now I'm 40 and it's between 50-60.

Have you tried taking it yourself? Get someone to time 15 seconds and count your pulse and then multiply by 4.

[Gooseygoosey12345]

My resting heart rate is over 100 all the time. If you're concerned and having other symptoms please go back and ask to be referred to a cardiologist. It's not a pleasant thing to live with if it's affecting you, I had all sorts of side effects such as exhaustion, weight loss, headaches etc.

[AutumnBlossom]

My HR is always high and has reached crazy levels before now. I'm guessing you're thinking POTs?

[sashh]

HR for a new born is approaching 2oo bpm, it gradually slows down.

If you are small and female it will be faster than a 6ft male.

As long as it speeds up when it should and slows when it should stop worrying.

[Kennington]

If you have a high resting heart rate and are tired you may be anaemic. Easily treated though.

[booox]

Rhr is higher in your luteal phase so maybe track over a month.

[Sparklyuggs]

I'm very similar to you OP; resting pulse of 80ish which rises to 130 on standing, and lethargic and tired despite not drinking, good diet and regular exercise. GP agreed to do some tests and if they were clear then it's just the way I'm made. Turns out I am vit B12 deficient, PoTS and anaemic. My point is it can be the way you're made but it could be something else and a blood test is relatively straightforward to do and can rule out a lot of things.

Not sure if it's also linked but my BMI is 22.5 but I have a lot of stomach fat too, and my body fat levels are too high. Could just be coincidence though!

[Notthinkingclearly]

Im tiny and size 6 and my heart went up to 123 at GPs the other day. He just commented that I know that being here always does this to you so we can will ignore it. I have had a ecg a few years ago for palpitations and the only

[Notthinkingclearly]

Sorry only thing noted was fast heart rate noted but no further action needed. I have a pulse reader at home and it will go down to 60.

[Graphista]

Ex nurse here, I suspect a combination of white coat syndrome, naturally anxious patient.

Other symptoms (fatigue, stomach bloated) could be anaemia, anxiety induced, pcos or several other conditions.

I'm sure your gp is on the ball, they know your history and have referred you for further investigation.

In the meantime, why not keep a note of when the fatigue hits? You may notice something yourself or the information could prove useful for your referral.

But that's an OK heart rate, really nothing to worry about.

[CantChoose]

I'm a GP and wouldn't be alarmed if my own heart rate was 96.
Sounds like your GP has a plan and you've got some tests lined up. I'd leave this to them rather than MN, you'll likely make yourself feel worse otherwise! POTS for example is way down on the list of things that might be causing your problems. Not that it wouldn't be considered further down the line but there's a million and one other more simple things to look for first.