Question 1

is a fluctuating heart rate an emergency? or can it wait a month until the person can see a cardiologist?

Accepted Answer

: You get the most from this site when you provide detailed information with your question.  A persons heart rate will fluctuate naturally through the day depending on sleep/wake/activity/stress and other factors. Your post does not provide enough information to decide if this is a problem or not. You are welcome to start over with a new post.

Question 2

low dose elavil for facial pain. took at night and stayed awake with rapid and fluctuating heart rate. muscle twitches too. is this normal side effect?

Accepted Answer

No: call your prescriber and let them know and do not take any more until get your prescribers recommendation

Question 3

my heart rate fluctuates from 80 to 105 to 85 and continues to fluctuate. i am nervous that my heart rate fluctuates this much, possible causes?

Accepted Answer

Normal: It is common for our heart rate to fluctuate depending on activity, anxiety, just being nervous about something, or taking certain medications.  Top heart rate of 105 is not of concern.  If you use your Albuterol inhaler it will cause your heart rate to elevate as it has a stimulant affect on the heart and can also make you jittery.  If you are greatly concerned I recommend seeing your doc

Question 4

heart rate fluctuating between 130 to 145. taking metoprolol 25mg 2wice daily. taking diuretic 5mg. bp is 85/60. feeling tired. pl advice?

Accepted Answer

?add another agent: Sounds suspicious for atrial fibrillation, a rapid rhythm emanating from the upper poles of the heart frequently seen in older patients and in patients with previous heart disease. Should preferably confer with your pcp to confirm. Might be able to take Diltiazem in low doses in addition to other meds and have minimal effect on bp, but this would have to be approved/monitored by a local doctor.

Question 5

should i go to emergency if i am experiencing pain in my upper abdomen/chest and a bounding pulse, fluctuating blood pressure, and heart rate that raises and stay above 100 while standing but goes back while sit or lying down?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, you should.

Question 6

what causes heart rate fluctuations?

Accepted Answer

Heart rate: Heart rate normally varies depending on supply and demand for cardiac output. Drugs, conditioning and other things can also cause heart rate change up or down.

Question 7

my bmi is 47. i've noticed that some days my resting heart rate can be 61. others 65 upwards. also when resting my heart rate fluctuates sometimes into 70's.

is this something to worry about?

Accepted Answer

BMI: Your BMI is the main problem. If correct it is in the morbid obesity range and that is the main problem. Heart rate is OK, but your heart is overworked at this body size. Talk to your doc about what to do next.

Question 8

my resting heart rate fluctuates between 55-60 im 28 and workout 5 days a week and do a lot of running and biking, is it normal to have a low heart rates or is it a sign of electrical problems of the heart? am i at risk for heart attack?

Accepted Answer

Good slow heart rate: In general the more fit you are the slower your resting heart rate tends to be. Keep up the good work!

Question 9

can extreme shortness of breath and heart rate fluctuations when laying down at night just be anxiety? sometimes it occurs just sitting still. cant sleep without being propped up. i have purple fingernails and toenails and a history of heart palpitations.

Accepted Answer

Follow up care: From your description, one concern would be cardiac problems or elevated pulmonary artery pressure. A visit with a Cardiologist is advised.

Question 10

heart rate fluctating every few mins from 55- 130. patient 90 years old. please comment?

Accepted Answer

Atrial fibrillation: This is quite possibly Atrial Fibrillation, but could be a variety of other heart conduction problems and should be checked out by your Primary Physician or Cardiologist if you have one as soon as you can.

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Fluctuating heart rate

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Is a fluctuating heart rate an emergency? or can it wait a month until the person can see a cardiologist?

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Low dose elavil for facial pain. took at night and stayed awake with rapid and fluctuating heart rate. muscle twitches too. is this normal side effect?

A member asked:

My heart rate fluctuates from 80 to 105 to 85 and continues to fluctuate. i am nervous that my heart rate fluctuates this much, possible causes?

A member asked:

Heart rate fluctuating between 130 to 145. taking metoprolol 25mg 2wice daily. taking diuretic 5mg. bp is 85/60. feeling tired. pl advice?

A member asked:

Should i go to emergency if i am experiencing pain in my upper abdomen/chest and a bounding pulse, fluctuating blood pressure, and heart rate that raises and stay above 100 while standing but goes back while sit or lying down?

A member asked:

What causes heart rate fluctuations?

A member asked:

My bmi is 47. i've noticed that some days my resting heart rate can be 61. others 65 upwards. also when resting my heart rate fluctuates sometimes into 70's. is this something to worry about?

A member asked:

My resting heart rate fluctuates between 55-60 im 28 and workout 5 days a week and do a lot of running and biking, is it normal to have a low heart rates or is it a sign of electrical problems of the heart? am i at risk for heart attack?

A member asked:

Can extreme shortness of breath and heart rate fluctuations when laying down at night just be anxiety? sometimes it occurs just sitting still. cant sleep without being propped up. i have purple fingernails and toenails and a history of heart palpitations.

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Heart rate fluctating every few mins from 55- 130. patient 90 years old. please comment?

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