Heart Rate Variability

[Heavy Kevy]

All this time I’ve been somewhat proud of my stamina when exerting myself. I’m an active person and always have been. At times I can feel my breath and heart beating. I don’t have to “catch my breath”. It’s great, but, I can tell it’s just not normal.

Found this interesting.
In people with epilepsy, heart rate variability (HRV) is typically lower than in healthy individuals, indicating an imbalance in the autonomic nervous system and potentially signifying a higher risk of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP); this reduced HRV is particularly observed in patients with treatment-resistant epilepsy or temporal lobe epilepsy.

 

[Porkette]

Hi Heavy Kevy,

There have been times when I am just reading, and I will get short of breath. I did find out that it was the Vimpat side effect in
the beginning but it still happens once in a great while. I have both temporal lobe epilepsy and I'm drug resistant, so I was told
I'm at a higher risk of heart failure. Of course, it doesn't help either when heart disease runs on both sides of my family.
I wish you the best of luck and May God Bless You,

Sue

 

[Heavy Kevy]

It’s a new way of looking at it for me. Need your brain to remember to tell your heart to pump.
I probably mentioned it before but, I’ve been told my heart rate is that of an elite athlete. I always thought giving up beer and loosing weight had something to do with it. I think the drugs are the culprit.

 

[Porkette]

Hi Heavy Kevy,

I couldn't agree with you more that some of the seizure meds are the culprit for heart problems. I lost 70 lbs. and now
my Dr. wants me to gain more weight but I told him no way. One thing my Dad had to do after a triple bypass was drink
one glass of red wine a day Drs. orders. He had hardening of the arteries and the Dr. told him that the red wine and dark
grapes would help him out in that area.
Wishing you only the best of luck and May God Bless You,

Sue

 

[Heavy Kevy]

Thank you, Sue
I had lost 50 pounds at the beginning but have gained almost 20 pounds back this year. WOOHOO!!

Now I'm reflecting on the combination of the mania I can experience, with the endurance of a marathon runner. The few times it has occurred. I was fortunate that I have had a positive way of looking at things. I could see how it would be frightening / dangerous if otherwise. Obviously, just not thinking clearly.

 

[C0urt]

My heart did quit pumping for no reason one time so I do not doubt it. The other big problem is. If you are too healthy it generates issues. I am not sure if one of my "average American" rants have made it here