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44 years old just dx with Sinus Bradycardia

Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: Oct 6 8:37pm | Replies (6)
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@mfenn

While I was much older than you I was very active with strength training, loving my deadlifts, squats, and bench press (my achilles heel). I thought my heart rate was going down because my heart was stronger from the exercise. I had a bit of dizziness and more fatigue than I thought I should have.
When my heart rate dropped to 34 and 31 on the weekend before I was to meet with my doctor, the telehealth nurse told me to go to the hospital. I did and after all the tests the doctor told me I would be getting a pacemaker Monday morning.
I thought my lifting days would be over but not so. Starting slowly and under the supervision of a trainer, I am lifting again and not too far from my 1 rep maxes. I am still strong and happy. Will hit my second anniversary with the pm in September.
Medication may be an option for you. But if it isn't, don't be afraid to get a pacemaker.

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sharondh | @sharondh | Jul 31 10:42am

This is very comforting to know I really appreciate you taking the time out to reply. My doctor is monitoring me and will explore options… thank you 🙏

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jer22 | @jer22 | Aug 1 9:28am

I also was told I should have a pacemaker for bradycardia and sick sinus.-My heart rate when sleeping is around 45 and during the day when doing daily activity will be between 58 to 80 and will spike at times to around 110.
I am on 25mg of metoprolol succ. and 50mg losartan for blood pressure and 50mg flecanide for arrithmia per day.
my blood pressure is an average of 125 over 65.
I hope I will be able to lower my meds, and start feeling not so tired and winded.
Thanks all for good info on pacemakers and etc.

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dokane | @dokane | Oct 6 8:37pm

I’m so relieved to see your reply. I was not a heavy exerciser but a busy busy person. This started several years ago. Is now almost daily snd am likely getting paced. I was worried I wouldn’t get my life back but it sounds like you have. Yeah!

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