Veins again...

[JustMe]

I'm totally convinced I have some form of cardiovascular disease. My veins in my hands are definitely getting smaller. Like they wouldn't be able to put an IV in one if they had to. That's why my veins are getting smaller I'm dying. Since I've had my baby a year ago I swear my heart had been beating slower than normal. I think my body is shutting down! Do I have any hope is this the end?! What do I do? I'm trying to get into my dr office now but they are booked full of covid patients! Do I go to the ER?

 

[Gooze17]

I'm totally convinced I have some form of cardiovascular disease. My veins in my hands are definitely getting smaller. Like they wouldn't be able to put an IV in one if they had to. That's why my veins are getting smaller I'm dying. Since I've had my baby a year ago I swear my heart had been beating slower than normal. I think my body is shutting down! Do I have any hope is this the end?! What do I do? I'm trying to get into my dr office now but they are booked full of covid patients! Do I go to the ER?

Sometimes mine are huge and noticeable. Sometimes I can’t see them at all. Things like this is your body change daily or even hourly. I can’t give you medical advice but if I had to bet I’d say your anxiety is turning simething completely innocuous into a huge deal. You’ve just noticed it once and are now hyper focused on it

 

[bin_tenn]

Sorry you're anxious, and in particular dealing with catastrophic thoughts. You're fine, IMO. As you probably saw in your other post, lots of us have noticed that our brings are more prominent at times, and sometimes much less so. Does it warrant an ER visit? That's entirely up to you, but in my opinion, not at all.

Their job is to make sure you aren't dying, as in you're not having an active cardiac event. If you're concerned about what your veins are telling you, your primary doctor or an urgent care would be best. Besides, an ER is likely to have far more risk of COVID exposure, IMO.

 

[MATD]

In my younger Years my veins were great, now it’s an ordeal to deal with when the need arises. Your body never stays the same, it is constantly changing as we age. Get some proper help for the sake of your child, it needs you.

 

[JustMe]

Sorry you're anxious, and in particular dealing with catastrophic thoughts. You're fine, IMO. As you probably saw in your other post, lots of us have noticed that our brings are more prominent at times, and sometimes much less so. Does it warrant an ER visit? That's entirely up to you, but in my opinion, not at all.

Their job is to make sure you aren't dying, as in you're not having an active cardiac event. If you're concerned about what your veins are telling you, your primary doctor or an urgent care would be best. Besides, an ER is likely to have far more risk of COVID exposure, IMO.

My dr.s office just talked me out of my panic attack and hyperventilating over the phone and they are fitting me in for an appointment tomorrow. The nurse helped me think a little more clearly. I'm just not going to look at my hands and wait for my dr appt. I've just been beyond stressed and I think it's triggering everything. The fact everyone is getting covid everywhere has me on edge already. Really, without you guys I am not sure I would have had the strength to keep pushing forward. Thank you for always keeping me in check! I appreciate it beyond words!

In my younger Years my veins were great, now it’s an ordeal to deal with when the need arises. Your body never stays the same, it is constantly changing as we age. Get some proper help for the sake of your child, it needs you.

I have an appt tomorrow. My mom always said that as you get older your veins get bigger. The nurse I spoke with on the phone said hers have gotten much smaller as she has aged. This makes me feel better. It's been such a struggle emotionally since I've had the baby. Thank you.

 

[bin_tenn]

My dr.s office just talked me out of my panic attack and hyperventilating over the phone and they are fitting me in for an appointment tomorrow. The nurse helped me think a little more clearly. I'm just not going to look at my hands and wait for my dr appt. I've just been beyond stressed and I think it's triggering everything. The fact everyone is getting covid everywhere has me on edge already. Really, without you guys I am not sure I would have had the strength to keep pushing forward. Thank you for always keeping me in check! I appreciate it beyond words!

I have an appt tomorrow. My mom always said that as you get older your veins get bigger. The nurse I spoke with on the phone said hers have gotten much smaller as she has aged. This makes me feel better. It's been such a struggle emotionally since I've had the baby. Thank you.

I understand. I'm glad we're able to help you along the way. Sometimes we all need someone to keep us on track. good for you, I'm glad the doc office was able to help!

 

[Danny1001]

It is normal for our veins to get smaller as we age that is normal. Your heart beating slow is not bad it means your in good shape because your heart doesn’t have to work hard. Try not to focus on it get busy doing something. Sometimes if i focus on something it’s amazing what my mind can do.


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[bin_tenn]

Also, when you say your heart rate is slower than normal since having the baby, do you mean slower than during pregnancy?

 

[JustMe]

Also, when you say your heart rate is slower than normal since having the baby, do you mean slower than during pregnancy?

No I mean like whn I was pregnant it was like high 80s or 90ish. Now it is 50s to 70ish. I think i was usually 76ish before pregnancy

 

[bin_tenn]

That's a great range for resting heart rate. I'd suggest not getting caught up in the heart rate stuff. I've been there, it sucks, and it only creates more anxiety. It's one of those things that will vary based on several factors, like how relaxed we are, how in shape we are, genetics, etc. I'd personally love to have a heart rate down in that range, but without my beta blocker it's 90+ almost 100% of the time. Haha. On the med it's in the 70s when resting.

 

[Iugrad91]

So your heart rate increases when you are pregnant because you need to pump more blood to the fetus as well as your own body. This is normal and no need for concern. Your veins may also have been more prominent during pregnancy and if you breast fed.

 

[JustMe]

That's a great range for resting heart rate. I'd suggest not getting caught up in the heart rate stuff. I've been there, it sucks, and it only creates more anxiety. It's one of those things that will vary based on several factors, like how relaxed we are, how in shape we are, genetics, etc. I'd personally love to have a heart rate down in that range, but without my beta blocker it's 90+ almost 100% of the time. Haha. On the med it's in the 70s when resting.

The new dr I saw today wanted to put me on beta blockers. She said it's what she likes to prescibe for anxiety but I'm scared of something that will lower my heart rate. Have you heard of this before?

 

[bin_tenn]

I take a beta blocker (Atenolol 25mg) to manage anxiety symptoms, yes. Very common. Side effects are rare, especially at such a low dose (25mg is the lowest for Atenolol). Been on it for almost 7 years, and never had an issue. In fact, I feel MUCH better.