High Heart Rate in the Morning is Stressing Me Out

i really hate how high my heart rate gets in the morning. it stresses me out so much. i made sure to get up really gradually and drink water on my way up, but i still hit 198bpm by the time i walked to the bathroom and i had to lay down on the floor for 20 minutes. i don’t even know how i’m supposed to manage this.

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IndoorCat

1y ago

You're nearing heart attack territory with a heart rate that high. If it ever distresses you too much, call an ambulance

GlutenFreeGirlie

1y ago

I understand this. There have been mornings I have gotten up and my heart rate has shot up to 242bpm and I have just instantly collapsed 😥

EncyclopediaFae

1y ago

I’m just so glad mine doesn’t spike that high and I’ve never gone past presyncope.

EncyclopediaFae

1y ago

Salt tablet before bed?

rj.crow

1y ago

i tried that a couple times and it didn’t seem to do much. thanks tho!!

Bird1620

1y ago

That's frustrating for sure!! I was just speaking with my nurse about how long it takes to be able to manage symptoms. She said because POTS is so different in everyone it's hard to say what will and will not work. It's a long process of trial and error. Keep advocating for yourself and keep trying different things, eventually you'll learn how to make living easier For me its taking mobility aids (walker or cane and shower chair, +chair in the kitchen for cooking) lots of salt, daily infusions, and a beta blocker as needed. I now know signs before I get an episode so I can do what I need to before it gets bad

rj.crow

1y ago

i’m working with my doctor to try and find something that works. hopefully we get it figured out

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