BlsdMama Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 DD has a fast heartbeat -115+ We've been aware of it now for a couple of weeks. It fluctuates from 90s to a high of 126 so far. I'm going to call and make her a physical appointment tomorrow. But how concerning is this because Google is freaking me out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clementine Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Do not google!! Humans would become extinct if we were all diagnosed by Dr. google!! (I know, I've googled!) I think it's good that you're making an appt. I hope it's nothing serious. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 My dd's heartbeat freaks me out, too. It's always 60. The dr said she is fine. Hope all goes well with her appt. And yeah, no google. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Which dd? Different heart rates are normal for different ages. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Could be hormones. I'm glad that you are getting it checked out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlsdMama Posted April 1, 2015 Author Share Posted April 1, 2015 19yodd. DH's dad just got out of the hospital with, essentially, an adrenal shutdown. His adrenal hands were working at 5%. He also has hypothyroidism. Adrenals and thyroid issues are also indicated with fast heart rate. I think I'll make sure she mentions this to the doctor. Ugh. This adult thing is annoying. I'd rather take her in there and be there than send her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellen Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Has it always been fast? I have a high resting pulse of around 100. I discovered it in college when I began giving plasma and had my pulse checked every time I went in. It's never been a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdj2027 Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Anxiety/stress is another possible cause. Slow, deep breathing can help to bring down the heart rate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catherine Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Overactive thyroid would be a concern particularly since her father has endocrine problems. That is probably the most common cause in a young woman. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlsdMama Posted April 1, 2015 Author Share Posted April 1, 2015 Has it always been fast? I have a high resting pulse of around 100. I discovered it in college when I began giving plasma and had my pulse checked every time I went in. It's never been a problem. LOL! This is EXACTLY how she found out. She's been denied four times (out of 7) so far because of her resting pulse. It's freaking me out to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlsdMama Posted April 1, 2015 Author Share Posted April 1, 2015 Overactive thyroid would be a concern particularly since her father has endocrine problems. That is probably the most common cause in a young woman. Grandpa, but yes, that's what I was thinking. She's my only dd that is also tends to be curvy and have dramatic weight fluctuations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 19yodd. DH's dad just got out of the hospital with, essentially, an adrenal shutdown. His adrenal hands were working at 5%. He also has hypothyroidism. Adrenals and thyroid issues are also indicated with fast heart rate. I think I'll make sure she mentions this to the doctor. Ugh. This adult thing is annoying. I'd rather take her in there and be there than send her. If she wants you there she can ask for you to come in and let the doctors know that she wants you there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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