[Timo]

Hi. I will be 26 years old in 2 weeks. I am male. I have an accelerated heart rate. Normal for me is 120-140 bpm. And thats when I'm sitting calmly. I know that this can be an issue. What has worried me lately is that its been spiking spiraticaly and recently my toes have turned purplish (almost like a bruising of every toe) and somewhat sensitive at times. There also appears to be darker spots on my toes at times. Its hard for me to understand because granted I have become a smoker but I am athletic. I rigorously played sports most of my life. Never had a problem until the last few years when my heart rate has recently started to climb. I have always been thin and never been able to put on much weight regardless of what/how much I eat or workout. And the recent heartrate spikes and coloration/sensitivity of my toes has started to worry me. I have not/can not afford a cardiologist or specialist of any kind at the moment and I'm just looking for any answer or suggestion anyone can give me at this point. It would be greatly appreciated for any input. Thank you for your time.

[Jasmine33]

Hi. I am not medically trained, but I have suffered a bout of tachycardia (elevated heart rate). There are different causes for this, but you must get it checked out. It could be something relatively minor, but it could also be an indication of something seriously wrong. The tachycardia in itself is cause for concern, and purple toes are cause for concern, but with the two together I suggest you see a medical practitioner as soon as you can. Don't you have medical insurance? Could your parents maybe help out with the cost? You really need to get checked out. It seems unlikely that this is something that will go away on its own.

I hope you are ok and get it sorted out soon. Take care of yourself. Good luck.

Originally Posted by Timo

Hi. I will be 26 years old in 2 weeks. I am male. I have an accelerated heart rate. Normal for me is 120-140 bpm. And thats when I'm sitting calmly. I know that this can be an issue. What has worried me lately is that its been spiking spiraticaly and recently my toes have turned purplish (almost like a bruising of every toe) and somewhat sensitive at times. There also appears to be darker spots on my toes at times. Its hard for me to understand because granted I have become a smoker but I am athletic. I rigorously played sports most of my life. Never had a problem until the last few years when my heart rate has recently started to climb. I have always been thin and never been able to put on much weight regardless of what/how much I eat or workout. And the recent heartrate spikes and coloration/sensitivity of my toes has started to worry me. I have not/can not afford a cardiologist or specialist of any kind at the moment and I'm just looking for any answer or suggestion anyone can give me at this point. It would be greatly appreciated for any input. Thank you for your time.

[dahlek]

Far far better to be safe, than sorry, even if it means taking time off from your job? What good would you be if something really nasty is hatching? Get things sorted out ASAP and get some peace of mind from it all. I'm no doc? But IF I'd experienced what you are? I'd call my GP's answering service now to start balls rolling for tomorrow!
You do know, don't you? That one reason you've got to wait for your appt at any doc's office is that they 'fit in' folks in your type of situation...or tell you to go to the ER and then see them after some key tests are done.
You only have one life. Treat these warning signals as that? And get busy.
's and let us know what all happens.
Good luck and bless you for having the courage to ask. - j

[Leesa]

Hi Timo ~ When I was your age, I had HORRIBLE attacks like yours, and it scared the crap out of me! LOL. My heart rate would spike to uncountable rates ~ even the doctor couldn't count it, it was so fast!!! The doc ran EKG's, and everything was normal. So she ordered an Echocardiogram, and that showed that I had a prolapsed Mitral valve, which is nothing really serious ~ at least mine wasn't. It's also quite common.

I was treated with Inderal which I believe they use for heart patients. It slowed my heart rate down big time. After taking it for quite a few years, I learned how to slow my OWN heart rate down. You can do this too.

1. Put your finger on your carotid artery in your neck ~ the big artery where you can feel your heart beat. Hold your finger there & put pressure on the artery for a few seconds ~ maybe 20 seconds or so. Your heart beat should slow down.

2. Take a COLD drink of water. Take 2 or 3 sips of very cold water. Sometimes this will work, but #1 usually works better.

As everyone has said you NEED TO GET THIS CHECKED OUT. It might be caused by anxiety and you don't realize it, but it could be something you NEED to know about!!! PLEASE see a doctor as soon as possible. God bless and take care. Peace, Lee

[nemsmom]

You know that most doctors offices and hospitals have financial aid or will work with you for money.

I owe thousands to different hospitals and doctors offices because of over two years of trying to find out the cause of all my symptoms. But I only have to pay minimal monthly payments. They will work with you.

You really need to get this checked out, as others have said, this could be nothing, or this could be serious.

I suffer from Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome. Which means my heart rate is normal when I sit but when I stand it goes up to 170 and above, just standing. But it will also get down into the upper 40's when I lay down or sleep. But they have me on medication early in the morning so that my heart rate doesn't go too high during the day. It really helps, but you HAVE to go see a doctor.

[prayerful always2]

Originally Posted by Timo

Hi. I will be 26 years old in 2 weeks. I am male. I have an accelerated heart rate. Normal for me is 120-140 bpm. And thats when I'm sitting calmly. I know that this can be an issue. What has worried me lately is that its been spiking spiraticaly and recently my toes have turned purplish (almost like a bruising of every toe) and somewhat sensitive at times. There also appears to be darker spots on my toes at times. Its hard for me to understand because granted I have become a smoker but I am athletic. I rigorously played sports most of my life. Never had a problem until the last few years when my heart rate has recently started to climb. I have always been thin and never been able to put on much weight regardless of what/how much I eat or workout. And the recent heartrate spikes and coloration/sensitivity of my toes has started to worry me. I have not/can not afford a cardiologist or specialist of any kind at the moment and I'm just looking for any answer or suggestion anyone can give me at this point. It would be greatly appreciated for any input. Thank you for your time.

Most cities have a free medical clinic that can help you or a community clinic where you can pay on a sliding scale ,check you phone book .if there is a teaching hospital nereby or medical school they too usually have sliding scale clinics last but not least go to your local emergency room you need help now your heart can beat so fast it gets out of sync atrial fibulation I think it's called and this can lead to death if not corrected by meds or surgery God Bless.PA2

[panda98]

all i can suggest is that the toe is probally not getting enough blood supply to the toe.