Low BP and strenuous activities

I had my pacemaker placed almost 2 years ago for sss. (I was born with a congenital heart defect. And Im only 26) For a while I had no problems whatsoever. It even lowered my high heart rates. Recently I have had very noticeable symptoms of low blood pressure. I know when it drops because I get super cold and can't get warm, I get so tired that using the remote to change the channel on the tv is hard, and I get the cold sweats. The lowest it has been (when I checked it) is 89/65. Most of the time I feel "normal" and just have to sit down after being on my feet for a while at work. Last week I decided to go ahead and do something I have always wanted to do.... ROLLER DERBY!!! I tapped out of practice 40 minutes early. I want to say its just because I'm out of shape, but worried that it's something more. I know others on here have had problems with low BP after getting their pacers. Does it affect anyone's workout, exercise, or daily activists? Also, when I do engage in strenuous activities I get hot, a headache, super sweaty, my legs get shakey, and I can feel my heart beat throughout my entire body. (this is just after 3-5 minutes) Any comments or experiences with this would be helpful.

4 Comments

Re: you might have a different problem happening.

by Afleming11 - 2013-05-29 11:05:46

Thank you! I JUST moved to a different state and going to set up a "new patient" appointment tomorrow with a highly recommended cardiologist. I had some concerns before I moved, but my previous cardiologist was cutting down his days at the clinic (to 8 days a month... Of that) so it was hard to see him. And I've considered wearing a chest plate during derby bouts. Other than that, I believe all my surgeries and high pain tolerance will come in handy. I can take a hit or a fall better than most. I just hope I get the ok to continue and I'll have the energy and stamina to actually endure practices and bouts. P.s. it's just as bad today as it was then)

me too

by 28sedan - 2013-05-30 02:05:06

I have the same symptoms if I work shovelling or any upper body work. Head gets sweaty chest arm pits get real swearty and I smell like an old horse. I get weak and just want to lay down and rest. I will allso get in to see a Dr. I have SSS just over 2 years now. I have not felt better for a long time and with 3 PM tech checks and a stress test a year ago. I will let you know how mine turns out. Thank you for posting it helps me

Roller Derby?

by Tony G - 2013-05-30 08:05:25

Hi, going to get a check up ASAP is great advice. My blood pressure went down for awhile. Turned out I just needed my medication dosage tweaked.

Make sure you check out about possibilities of pulling out wires by doing roller derby.

Update

by Afleming11 - 2013-05-30 10:05:41

Well, when exercising I have found that my bp SKYROCKETS. So, it's low ocassionally (not constantly) but it is high when exerting myself. And I mean higher than any average person while exercising. To the dr I go.

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