I had an ultrasound on my kidneys yesterday. All is normal there so I will be meeting with my PCP next week. My resting heart rate is in the 90's. So I will let you know what she says about a high rate. According to my physical therapist, the cardiologist may be the next step since blood pressure is high as well.

Funny I saw this post today. I met with a cardiologist in NY today to get clearance for the ketamine infusion and we discussed my resting hear rate which has been 110+ for almost 5 yrs now, basically since my pain first started and I had my first cervical surgery.

Long story short - the cardiologist said it's perfectly normal for people with conditions such as RSD or MS to have high resting heart rates. Normally if pain does get reduced, the rate rate should also go down. Good news is she said it's really nothing to be alarmed about and no long term damage to your heart from it. She did say if it's over 150, it's a different story.

Sorry it's been so long for me to respond!

Thank you all for your responses!

I was thinking it was still the Pred. thats still in me increasing my heartbeat, but it's still fast at resting, so I'm thinkin it's prolly what Aacryn's doc said.

Which is definitely comforting, I can live with that! lol

Again I apologize for taking so long to respond but thanks again everyone!!! <3