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Does anyone else’s heart rate and stress level spike for no reason or out of the blue with their MS?

A MyMSTeam Member asked a question 💭
April 18
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A MyMSTeam Member

Just mention it to your doctor. When that happens again, you can try to lower your heart rate by breathing in through your nose for 4 seconds , hold it for 7 seconds and then slowly breathe out for 8 seconds through your mouth. This will lower your heart rate and help your body calm down if you are stressed

April 18
A MyMSTeam Member

Joanna, I once had this problem, and I did not have cholesterol issues. I take 50mg of Atenolol each day. My heart rate fluctuates between 58 and 64 as it did before I became sick. This worked for me. Stayed tough good luck...

April 18
A MyMSTeam Member

Stress level yes, Heart rate no

April 18
A MyMSTeam Member

Yes I take metoprolol for it twice a day. 🤗

April 18
MyMSTeam

Does stress cause your heart rate to spike with MS?

Yes, many people with MS experience heart rate spikes related to stress. MS affects the autonomic nervous system, which controls involuntary functions like heart rate. This can lead to heart palpitations, especially when you're tired or stressed out.

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Does stress cause your heart rate to spike with MS?

Yes, many people with MS experience heart rate spikes related to stress. MS affects the autonomic nervous system, which controls involuntary functions like heart rate. This can lead to heart palpitations, especially when you're tired or stressed out.

A MyMSTeam member shared: "I've been having weird heart palpitations. Doc says he thinks it may be MS related. Anyone else get chronic, nonstop heart palpitations when tired or stressed out?"

Stress is also a common trigger for MS pseudo-exacerbations, which are temporary periods when symptoms worsen without actual disease progression. These flare-ups can make various MS symptoms worse, including cardiovascular symptoms.

If you're experiencing heart palpitations with stress, it's important to tell your doctor. They can determine if testing is needed and help you rule out other serious conditions. Stress-reduction techniques like yoga, exercise, meditation, or therapy may help manage both stress and related symptoms.

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