Low heart rate and dizziness

aliiize

Hi everyone!
When I woke up this morning, I felt like something was off. I've been feeling dizzy all day long, and checked my heart rate: it's at 40-50 bpm (it is usually at around 60). I feel tired, sluggish and "empty", it's so weird. Has this ever happened to anyone?

L1zardQueen

you should call your doctor

Cherimoose

A low heart rate is called bradycardia, and you can read up on the causes here:
https://mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bradycardia/symptoms-causes/syc-20355474

Notice it says:
"If you faint, have difficulty breathing, or have chest pain lasting more than a few minutes, get emergency care or call your local emergency number."

Have you taken any medications or supplements?

TavistockToad

See your doctor

psuLemon

See a doctor but also increae your consumption of sodium, magnesium and potassium. They are electrolytes which can help with low blood pressure.

PAV8888

If you have been undereating for an appreciable amount of time do discuss this with the doctor too....

Maxxitt

I have bradycardia - my heart rate dips into the upper 30s every so often and pretty much maintains a resting rate in the low 40s. I did get it checked out, and many tests later we have all decided that this is how I am. I am being a bit more conscious of consuming more sodium (my "normal" diet is really sodium-light) and this helps with the light-headedness that I occasionally experience. I also take a magnesium supplement. I don't take a potassium supplement as it's easy to totally *kitten* up electrolyte balance with improper levels of additional potassium. I also don't exercise in a fasted state & make sure I am not dehydrated. So as has been suggested, maintain a reasonable calorie level and check in with your primary care provider.

kindredprincess1210

I was just diagnosed with bradycardia. I always had the feeling I would pass out and one morning I actually did. I went to the ER and they put me through a whole battery of tests. I spent 18 hours in the ER and was finally admitted for 2 more days. Doesnt matter what I do, I feel dizzy and ready to pass out. This week my doctor has ordered a holter monitor. I'll keep everyone updated.

kshama2001

My BP tends to run a little low. When I was younger and presumably eating less salt (as salt was considered universally bad) I had a lot of dizziness.

I eat a lot of salt these days and haven't passed out since the one and only time I took a hot yoga class.

Of course, this could be a serious condition that needs medical attention: just wanted to put the salt thing out there.

nvmomketo

psuLemon wrote: »

See a doctor but also increae your consumption of sodium, magnesium and potassium. They are electrolytes which can help with low blood pressure.

I agree.

SCoil123

I have been seeing my doctor lately due to low blood pressure. My pulse is normal though 60-80 depending on activity. My bp drops to 70/60 lately without warning and is usually closer to 100/65. I often get headaches and get dizzy

I used to have high bp when I smoked and was overweight. Right now my doctor isn’t concerned with the change but we are monitoring it.

DancingMoosie

I went to the ER when I had low hr and low BP. The doctor just suggested I eat at least 1800 calories (I was around 1600 at the time). I've found that having an electrolyte drink, like propel, when I am working out in the heat, is very helpful so I don't get dizzy. Stay hydrated and have some extra salt if you need it. Make sure you are fueling your body properly.

felixg1109

I think it depends on a lot of things - if you feel dizzy go to a doctor and also check your blood pressure. I myself got a HR from 40-60 with lows at about 30 without any symptoms. But if my blood pressure drops below about 90/50 i am getting dizzy. I consume more salt/electrolytes to keep my blood pressure above that line.