Yes! I've been experiencing racing pulse and lower than normal oxygenation all this week. It goes with the territory. Even my husband who picked up what I have is complaining of the same (no lung issues in him). I cannot explain why other than to say the body is in fight mode/red alert!
Yes! I've been experiencing racing pulse and lower than normal oxygenation all this week. It goes with the territory. Even my husband who picked up what I have is complaining of the same (no lung issues in him). I cannot explain why other than to say the body is in fight mode/red alert!
Ling, Bactrim is tough. ARe you taking 800mg twice a day? Drink plenty of water. It is good drug and harsh on your body. I had infection and was on Levo for 14 days. I got fever on the last day with fast heart beats. Not sure flu or drug fever.
Ling, Bactrim is tough. ARe you taking 800mg twice a day? Drink plenty of water. It is good drug and harsh on your body. I had infection and was on Levo for 14 days. I got fever on the last day with fast heart beats. Not sure flu or drug fever.
my pulse rate , usually low , was permanently about 30% higher than normal
during and after my pneumonia treated with antibiotics in hospital.
This lasted for months. Doctors apparently didn't consider this unusual.
They were mainly only interested in the O2-oximeter levels and fever.
I'm going for some testing this morning but I believe I have an ordinary head cold that ended up in my chest, causing an infection. It has a very persistent cough, making sleeping challenging. There is a lot of covid, flu and RSV going around. RSV is the only one I have not been vaccinated for; immunologist said it's more of late winter/spring thing so I thought I'd wait. @wangling What's ailing you?
I'm going for some testing this morning but I believe I have an ordinary head cold that ended up in my chest, causing an infection. It has a very persistent cough, making sleeping challenging. There is a lot of covid, flu and RSV going around. RSV is the only one I have not been vaccinated for; immunologist said it's more of late winter/spring thing so I thought I'd wait. @wangling What's ailing you?
Scoop did you check for Covid? I am having it now, mild though and it somehow skipped my mind to test for it at home. And it’s true- a lot of flue and Covid around. I hope your test will reveal what your infection is
Racing heart rate and low Oxygen is common with increased infection. I wonder what people consider a racing heartbeat? What number and the same for low Oxygen. What number do you consider too low? Does anyone else find that their Oximeter gives readings all over the place? I cannot seem to get accurate readings with it while my husband can.
Racing heart rate and low Oxygen is common with increased infection. I wonder what people consider a racing heartbeat? What number and the same for low Oxygen. What number do you consider too low? Does anyone else find that their Oximeter gives readings all over the place? I cannot seem to get accurate readings with it while my husband can.
Consider replacing the batteries if you are getting erratic readings and you use it frequently. I just did that and it made a difference. During current illness I've been using it all the time.
SP02
95% - 100% Normal
90% - 94% Mild hypoxemia (monitor)
Below 90% Low oxygen levels (seek medical attention)
Resting heart rates
40-60 bpm Well-trained athletes
60-100 bpm Normal (for most adults)
>100 bpm Tachycardia (high) – may require medical attention
< 60 bpm Bradycardia (low) – unless an athlete, may require medical attention
My resting HR the other night was 118! I breathed through it. Now that the acute phase of illness is behind me (I hope) heart rate back in normal range.
Scoop did you check for Covid? I am having it now, mild though and it somehow skipped my mind to test for it at home. And it’s true- a lot of flue and Covid around. I hope your test will reveal what your infection is
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Yes! I've been experiencing racing pulse and lower than normal oxygenation all this week. It goes with the territory. Even my husband who picked up what I have is complaining of the same (no lung issues in him). I cannot explain why other than to say the body is in fight mode/red alert!
Ling - are you sick with something?
Thank you scoop. Yes, I have a bacterial infection.
Right now I am taking Bactrim.
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2 ReactionsLing, Bactrim is tough. ARe you taking 800mg twice a day? Drink plenty of water. It is good drug and harsh on your body. I had infection and was on Levo for 14 days. I got fever on the last day with fast heart beats. Not sure flu or drug fever.
@sweethighland,
Sorry to hear that you got sick too. I take 160-800mg twice a day for 14 days. Thank for the tip. And feel better.
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my pulse rate , usually low , was permanently about 30% higher than normal
during and after my pneumonia treated with antibiotics in hospital.
This lasted for months. Doctors apparently didn't consider this unusual.
They were mainly only interested in the O2-oximeter levels and fever.
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1 ReactionI'm going for some testing this morning but I believe I have an ordinary head cold that ended up in my chest, causing an infection. It has a very persistent cough, making sleeping challenging. There is a lot of covid, flu and RSV going around. RSV is the only one I have not been vaccinated for; immunologist said it's more of late winter/spring thing so I thought I'd wait. @wangling What's ailing you?
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1 ReactionScoop did you check for Covid? I am having it now, mild though and it somehow skipped my mind to test for it at home. And it’s true- a lot of flue and Covid around. I hope your test will reveal what your infection is
Racing heart rate and low Oxygen is common with increased infection. I wonder what people consider a racing heartbeat? What number and the same for low Oxygen. What number do you consider too low? Does anyone else find that their Oximeter gives readings all over the place? I cannot seem to get accurate readings with it while my husband can.
Consider replacing the batteries if you are getting erratic readings and you use it frequently. I just did that and it made a difference. During current illness I've been using it all the time.
SP02
95% - 100% Normal
90% - 94% Mild hypoxemia (monitor)
Below 90% Low oxygen levels (seek medical attention)
Resting heart rates
40-60 bpm Well-trained athletes
60-100 bpm Normal (for most adults)
>100 bpm Tachycardia (high) – may require medical attention
< 60 bpm Bradycardia (low) – unless an athlete, may require medical attention
My resting HR the other night was 118! I breathed through it. Now that the acute phase of illness is behind me (I hope) heart rate back in normal range.
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2 Reactions2 negative covid tests. I've had covid and remember what that felt like, different than this.