Do you think I’ll need a pacemaker?
Sunday, August 21st, 2011What is the chance I’ll need a pacemaker someday—
I’m 24–5’8–140 lbs–eat very healthy, no sweets, limit of salt–whole wheat foods–started exercising 4 times a week. The only bad thing is I drink 1-2 times a week (on weekends)–and I smoke cigerettes while drinking which is on weekends–I’ve been trying to quit the binge drinking b/c I have aniexty (hence the question I’m asking) and the alcohol increases it. I don’t smoke unless i”m drunk but it’s still bad.
Okay–my blood pressure is always low (well it’s normal for me b/c it’s always in same range, but for others it may be considered low)–and I can’t remember the numbers–my mom said it’s b/c I’m a relaxed person and don’t carry a lot of stress…anyways my pulse is usually mid 70′s (b/c I’m a hypocondriac I check it frequently).
My question is what’s the chance of me needing a pacemaker someday? See, my maternal grandfather died of heart problems (he had two bypass surgeries–in his 60′s–but that was in the 80′s and my mom said things have greatly changed)…and my maternal grandmother has a pacemaker..so both of my mom’s parents have heart related problems….my dad’s parents do not have heart problems…
Do you think that my low bp and my low pulse is an indicator that I will need a pacemaker someday?
Is there a way I can increase my blood pressure?
My number 1 fear is dying of a heart problem b/c it can happen in a blink of an eye and I won’t be able to say good-bye to anyone.
Sorry if I’m rambling….I know this is a silly question but it’s always on my mind…I’ve been to the ER so many times that the next time I go they will make me stay overnight and I don’t want to take any aniexty medicine b/c I don’t like medicine in my body.
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I think I’m worried that b/c I have low heartbeats and my bp is low that my heart isn’t pumping enough and it will just stop one day…it’s horrible.