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I wear my FitBit because I like to use it as a pedometer and to keep track of my heart rate. Usually, it is in the 60s while resting and a bit higher with coffee in my system. Yesterday, however, it was 100+ while resting. I felt pretty much normal otherwise, save a stuffy nose and weird, honking sleep, like I was snoring and repeatedly waking myself up. I still mowed my lawn before it got too hot and my bpm shot up. I rested the remainder of the day.
This morning I'm fine and even with coffee in my system, my bpm are half what they were yesterday without it and all is normal. I'm perplexed!
Any ideas?
There are several possible reasons, but dehydration, anxiety or fever are common reasons.
I’m always harping about dehydration because most people don’t realize that thirst is not an early sign of dehydration. Fatigue is the first sign. Many people, especially in warm climates/seasons are dehydrated and don’t know it. Elderly (and I have no idea how old you are so I’m not implying) lose their sense of thirst as they age and can easily become dehydrated because they absolutely don’t hydrate enough. That, combined with a fever (commonly UTIs in elderly) can be deadly. Anyway, that could be why it was elevated. Just keep an eye on it.
I drink nothing but distilled or spring water for the most part and at least 3qts a day. When I'm feeling dehydrated, I feel pressure in my temples. I did have some really weird dreams the night before. Maybe that contributed. Maybe my body was fighting something off.
My mom is twice vaxxed and is plagued nearly perpetual UTIs. :(
I thank you for your help!
You’re welcome. Be careful with the distilled. You need the minerals it doesn’t provide. Maybe you were slightly feverish. I hope you feel better!
It may be that, too. I drink Body Armor as well. Probably should replace them!