I am aged 64 years, pulse rate is in between 55-65. Blood pressure 80 to145 Not diabetic, I regularly walk in tread mill for about 5-7k. M /day. Thyroidectomy done about 12 years back. Taking thyroxine 100 mg daily in the morning. I am taking one lansoprazole cap 10 mg on alternate days before food for hiatus hernia. Not having any ill effect due to reduced low pulse rate. What is the cause of this anomaly? Should I take any medication?

Dr. Prabhakar Laxman JatharEndocrinologist46yrs exp

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Mr. lybrate-user, thanks for the query. Pulse rate of 55 to 65 per minute is absolutely normal. I do not understand why you have felt this as a problem. In healthy and fit individuals, more so who are regularly doing exercise or involved in some sports activities, pulse rate at rest is usually low. That only shows that the heart has extra capacity to supply more blood if needed in strenuous activity. However, it is better if BP is maintained around 130/ 80 mm Hg. Any idea what is the TSH level? If you are feeling fine there is no reason to worry. Thanks.  

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