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My pulse is always high?

I tried to donate blood the other day and the nurse did all the tests and my iron at first was too low to be acceptable and then she tested it again and it just barely made it. My pulse the first time was 135 and then she took it again and it was 119. I`m not anxious or nervous because I want to donate, but they wont let me with a pulse that high.

Is low iron and high pulse rate related to one another? How do I make my pulse go down? Its always high. I took my pulse several times throughout the day today and the lowest its been is 94. I`m kind of worried.

Update:

No other health problems. I do take adderall on a daily basis for ADD. I am 18. I weigh 116 pounds and I`m 5`5. I think my mothers side of the family may have heart problems, but I can`t confirm that since I am no longer in contact with her. I know for a fact that both sides of the family has diabetes, but nobody in my immediate family has it. My blood pressure is either a little on the low side or normal (110/70 is normal for a female). I am reasonably in shape. I dont go to the gym but I am pretty active. Simple activities dont make me out of breathe so I`m not horribly out of shape or anything.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Do you have any other health problems? Are you overweight? Is your blood pressure normal, high, or low? If you have low blood pressure upon standing, for example, you might just have trouble adjusting to changes in position (lying to sitting, sitting to standing, etc.), as I do. Actually, a good way to figure this out would be to take your pulse lying down, then sit up and take your pulse immediately, keep sitting for five minutes and take it again, then stand up and take your pulse immediately and again after five minutes. If it increases, these changes are probably partly "orthostatic" in nature and nothing to worry about. This *could* be evidence of heart or circulation problems, though, and if you consistently have a heart rate around or more than 100 bpm, it's probably best to see a cardiologist just to be sure. Your pulse can also be high if you don't get much exercise, but if you do and are in reasonably good shape, it's probably either innocuous (harmless) or a sign of something else going on. How do you *feel* when this is going on?

    Your iron being low makes me think it's even more likely that you might have a problem with orthostatic tachycardia -- MANY people with orthostatic tachycardia or hypotension (low BP) are also iron deficient or even anemic. Good luck, and if this trend continues, definitely see your PCP (regular doc) for a referral to a cardiologist.

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    Why Is My Pulse High

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    1 decade ago

    At 110/70 your BP is actually much better than 120/80 which is deemed to be normal and acceptable.

    Your resting pulse is much too high at well above 100. A resting pulse should be from 60-80 or preferably even lower. Up to 100 is still OK even though it is rather high.

    Perhaps you could keep checking your pulse at rest, when you are relaxed, and if it is say 94 or anything below 100 that would probably be OK in view of your BP which is fine.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    can you feel it. what i mean is like without actually checking for your pulse or heart beat do you like feel it and does it seem strong or hard? i had a high pulse but the doctor said its because i lost blood or because your body is nervous but you arent.

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  • 1 decade ago

    You need to see a doctor. Nerves can cause you to have a pulse increase, caffeine consumption, exercising. I wouldn't be to concerned about it unless you feel a pounding in your chest or heart problems run in your family.

    You can always check your pulse from time to time. Either at the wrist or at the carotid artery on your neck

    Source(s): me
  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    check for diabetes, avoid high fat food and eat less animal fat. watch the salt and sugar.

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