Racing Heart Beat
Hi there, I was wondering if anyone suffers with a racing heart beat, I have been getting this quite a lot lately, even when I am sitting down and still ,it is 95 at the moment but has gone up to 101.I am on medication to slow it down, but now it is off like the clappers again.X
Hi again,
- thanks for sharing this with the community. You may be aware there are many different medical conditions, as well as various circumstances, that can result in an elevated heart rate, sometimes referred to as tachycardia. Sometimes, and for some folks (with a COPD diagnosis), an increased heart rate can be a compensatory mechanism for hypoxemia (reduced level of oxygen in the blood). This does not necessarily happen for all patients.
Since you have shared that you are currently being medicated for an elevated heart rate, if it continues or worsens, you will probably want to advise your prescribing physician. The doctor will be able to determine, what, if anything is occurring and, if treatment is necessary.
What do you think?
Leon (site moderator COPD.net)Hi Leon, Yes if it does carry on I might give the Doctors a ring I think. Thankyou for your reply Leon I always appreciate it.X I think that's a good idea, CopdGirl. When you do, please do check back and let us know how it all turns out for you!
Good luck!
Leon (site moderator COPD.net)
