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Chronic Illness 3w
Today my heart rate was recorded at 72 bpm. I have POTS, was just standing and walking before it was taken, wasn’t wearing any compression, and it’s very warm out today. I’m so confused lol
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Anonymous 3w

Based on feeling (which I’ve gotten pretty good at), it should’ve been in the 120s. Even my normal resting heart rate is higher than that (low-mid 80s). The doctor did it manually when she came in (though like 15 minutes later) and it was even lower like upper 60s

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Anonymous 3w

Are you taking any meds to lower your heart rate? I’ve experienced this a few times that it feels like my heart is racing but my watch doesn’t say it is and that’s all I can think is that my meds are keeping it lower in that moment but my body is still acting the same way

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Anonymous 3w

Ever since I got on antidepressants this has been happening to me too!

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 3w

Feelings are most important! I’m lucky to have a POTS doc that understands that because meds lower my heart rate but don’t make me feel any better. Not sure if you take any

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 3w

I don’t take any. That’s why I’m so confused. My heart rate was significantly lower than it should’ve been based on the circumstances

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 3w

But then other times it’ll be in the 180s just sitting in class so I’m still trying to figure these meds out 🤣

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