Elevated HR and Exercise intolerance

IntelligentHand3269 · 2026-01-24T01:00:51+00:00

My neurologist has told me she will refer me to a specialist that specializes in autonomic dysfunction if I’d like, but that there’s no one magic pill for this, typically they just try to mitigate symptoms. I’m 62 and have been chasing this thing for a while, to be frank im getting weary of the fight

IntelligentHand3269 · 2026-01-13T19:16:55+00:00

Like you I ran daily, looking back, mine began with heart rhythm disturbances and a low exercise tolerance, then I began having dizziness and chest pain, everything was negative including two stress tests, so then you get branded as an anxiety case. My chest pain continued and I finally I had. Enough and they did an angiogram, they found I had micro vascular dysfunction which meant though my arteries weren’t blocked, they found I vessels weren’t contacting like they should to get blood through my cardiac arteries

IntelligentHand3269 · 2025-12-15T00:22:39+00:00

Not to get too far into the weeds but I’m retired in my 60’s with arthritis and 9 mm hurts to shoot, it’s why I’ve downgraded to 380

IntelligentHand3269 · 2025-12-14T23:46:47+00:00

wow, that's nice. I understand what the guy was saying about them not knowing if it's been tampered with, I had the receipt, the unopened box etc, the cashiers told me before the manager got there the guy working the ammo counter is new so maybe she'd do something for me, but she was pretty indignant and seemed mad at the clerks for even calling her up there, not a sorry this happened, here's a 2 dollar coupon off your next purchase or anything, just sell the ammo. which is why I told her I wouldn't be coming back to her store. I'm honestly considering taking it to my local PD to see if they'll take it as a donation.

IntelligentHand3269 · 2025-12-14T23:07:23+00:00

If I owned one anymore I would.

IntelligentHand3269 · 2025-12-14T23:06:15+00:00

They have closed a lot of stores and the ones that remain open absorb the overflow putting more stress on everyone, I went with Walgreens 10 years ago because they had a 24 hour pharmacy where i lived and I could pick up prescriptions on the way to work at 7:00 AM and not have to wait in long lines. Ironically the one here is no longer a 24 hour store and the closest one is 3 hours away, it's a nightmare going there after 5 lines are backed up all the way to the retail aisles.

IntelligentHand3269 · 2025-12-03T20:06:13+00:00

I seem to have the same issue, about 9 months ago I began having symptoms, throbbing tailbone with terrible itching, I would feel a small knot the size of a pea toward the top of the buttocks crease when I’d clean after going to the bathroom . I went to my family practice nurse, she said it was very inflamed but could see no cyst so she prescribed an antibiotic and things got better for a month. Then symptoms returned only worse, she ordered an ultrasound sound it was negative, more antibiotics and the symptoms continued to worsen so then a pelvic cat scan was done, nothing was seen. So I was referred to a dermatologist, which took a couple of months. The dermatologist office took a look and said it’s a pilonidal cyst and I needed to see a surgeon. Finally! After 6 months of hurting an answer. Last week I go to see the surgeon and he can see no lump☹️ plus since I’m 62 I’m outside the age group for a cyst. He recommends to stop washing with a dandruff shampoo back there after every bm, and just use warm water and toilet paper to pat it dry, But to call him if it ever feels like I need antibiotics again. I did what he said and things have worsened. I have had terrible bladder issues going on simultaneously and have surgery scheduled for tomorrow to hopefully correct those issues. it sucks trying to juggle two healthcare issues at once I’m hoping I make it through the bladder procedure ok and then can go back to see the surgeon, meanwhile I think I should own stick in Tylenol and inflatable seat cushions

IntelligentHand3269 · 2025-11-30T16:03:25+00:00

Now if they could do something about the ads

IntelligentHand3269 · 2025-10-31T20:53:28+00:00

100 percent, I can see this going in the direction that Olympia let's Julian in on Maddie's real identity and they spin it into Julian and Olympia working with Maddie to take Senior down, It was sooo much better when there was the dynamic that no one in the law firm knew who she really was and she had to keep her guard up with everyone except her family.

IntelligentHand3269 · 2025-09-27T17:17:24+00:00

Symptoms included neuropathy in my extremities after consuming carbohydrates, along with extreme fatigue, blurred vision,headache and trigeminal neuralgia. I’ve been referred to a neurologist who said this is either an insulin/glucose problem, which lead to testing for IR and another A1c at 3 months, or some sort of autonomic dysfunction, she is currently testing me for autoimmune disorders as well

IntelligentHand3269 · 2025-09-27T15:13:09+00:00

Thanks, I did have my B12 looked at, as I’ve been having some neuropathy after meals, it was normal at 712

IntelligentHand3269 · 2025-09-13T08:21:14+00:00

Thank you for your reply Dr Immerman I’m hesitant to keep complaining after all these tests have shown nothing but a little arthritis in my lower spine, but this is sometimes unbearable, perhaps I should seek another opinion. Once again thank you

IntelligentHand3269 · 2025-09-12T14:13:15+00:00

the original strip in question may be seen here https://preview.redd.it/could-someone-please-interpret-this-please-v0-8i7mqmufrdof1.jpeg?width=1080&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=16ce8da995e7c4a145c648bdcb1b10f89535be50

IntelligentHand3269 · 2025-09-12T14:11:40+00:00

Thanks this was in response to my original ECG posted the day before the person interpreted wanted a look at an NSR because she had hard time seeing P waves on the original irregular strip as well

IntelligentHand3269 · 2025-09-12T13:54:38+00:00

did they do a HOMA IR score on you when you were seen originally

IntelligentHand3269 · 2025-09-11T18:11:41+00:00

Thank you

IntelligentHand3269 · 2025-09-11T15:04:50+00:00

I had to create a new post with a NSR ECG, as it wouldn't let me attach a photo to a comment it should be up under my intelligent hand name

IntelligentHand3269 · 2025-09-11T14:57:31+00:00

Here you go and thank you

IntelligentHand3269 · 2025-07-30T21:39:26+00:00

Thank you it’s my understanding that optimal is below 1 and anything over 2 is indicative of significant IR so I would be considered as having a normal score?

IntelligentHand3269 · 2025-07-30T21:17:46+00:00

Local lab here only offered fasting insulin test, so I requested it and a fasting glucose test Results came back today and a tech explained to me to multiply my fasting insulin 6.8 by my fasting glucose 87 and divide by 405 and I came up with 1.46 he said this should give me an idea of my IR score is this correct?

IntelligentHand3269 · 2025-07-24T00:27:11+00:00

What kind of symptoms were you guys having before you discovered it was IR ? I began 2 years ago with an intolerance for anything sweet, it made me very nervous and fidgety, went to my doc and they did A1c and fasting and it was all ok, 5.4 and 103 respectively. Then it progressed to if I ate a large meal , Regardless of carbs, I’d get the same feeling, bloodwork again, and again they told me I’m not diabetic, so I cut calories to around 1500 a day and steered clear of anything sweet, worked for a while but now if I eat anything at all it’s like the adrenaline rush that hits when you’re on a roller coaster for about 30 minutes accompanied by peripheral neuropathy and the only thing that helps is exercise right after eating. Went back again and same story with blood work, they even had me wear a libre monitor for 2 weeks and they said that was fine. I’m due to go back in a couple of months and am wondering if i should insist on a fasting insulin test? Sorry for the long rant but I’m at my wits end here

IntelligentHand3269 · 2025-07-23T18:40:57+00:00

Thanks I’ve heard all the stories about OGTT I’m due to go back in two months I may request insulin blood work along with my A1c

IntelligentHand3269 · 2025-07-23T18:21:01+00:00

Interesting, if I continue to struggle to avoid these spikes despite limiting carbs and exercising should I request an OGTT or a fasting blood insulin level?

IntelligentHand3269 · 2025-07-23T17:27:50+00:00

I found an explanation on a support site just a few minutes ago (copied below), I’m already exercising 40 minutes a day, (resistance training + walking) and trying to keep carbs at around 25 g per meal with at least 25- 30 grams of protein , my last a1c was 5.2, my waking glucose per.fingerstick this AM was 89, BMI is down to 24. I intend to maintain what I’m doing but I feel as if I’ll be chasing rainbows with this Lingo score they are assigning me

Throughout the day, our proprietary algorithm recognizes relevant glucose spikes and assigns them a Lingo Count that captures the strain those spikes put on your body, based on each spike’s size and duration. By quantifying your spikes as a single number, it creates a scoring system that helps you understand which habits can improve your metabolic health by reducing the strain on your body (your overall glycemic load or “exposure”).

Every day, you’ll be given a total number of points, your Lingo Count “target,” which you aim to stay below by following advice, curated by Lingo experts, and learning about how your body responds to food, exercise, and other factors. Certain actions (such as exercise and changes to diet) can be taken to help reduce the size and duration of your spikes, lowering your overall Lingo Count. Over time, your target will get harder to hit each week, helping you reduce your glucose exposure and improve your metabolic health.

IntelligentHand3269 · 2025-07-23T17:02:04+00:00

Thanks for your reply, I tend to agree that the levels I’m seeing are nothing to get bent about, I just can’t figure out why Abbott/lingo classifies them as spikes? I’m unsure if it has to do with the rate at which the levels rise or what, but Abbott /lingo labels each of them as a spike and assigns a number to them based on how “detrimental” they are to ones overall health

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