Low Blood Pressure

Hiya Ladies I had my physical today for my job and my blood pressure was 90/40. The LPN that took the pressure kept stressing about how low that was. Kinda scared me. Then the DR. came in and said it's low but not bad! She said as long as I don't feel like I'm gonna pass out, I'm ok. A couple times this weekend I did get a dizzy feeling when I stood up to fast. Last week at my appointment with my pcp, she said my blood pressure was low but not bad (don't remember what it was then). What do you think about 90/40?? Should I call my pcp and tell her?? I'm a liitle worried. Has anybody else had issues with low blood pressure post op?? April, your a nurse.. whatcha think?? Kay

Hi Kay, My blood pressure since surgery has been between 60/40 to 66/45. The nurse only asked the first time she took it after surgery if that was my normal blood pressure. I said, well...nooo before surgery it was 140/90...but I'll take 60/40 now! I do get dizzy in the mornings if I stand up to fast...but once I eat something I'm fine. The Dr. said it was ok as long as I feel ok. Hugs, Anna

I've always had low blood pressure. I do get dizzy sometimes from standing up to quick also. My doctor has never said anything about it though.

Kay, I am also a nurse and 90/40 is low but... not that low. I wouldn't worry about it....I too get dizzy when I stand up to quickly and alot has to do with blood flow. Hugs Chris

Hey girl. 90/40 is on the low side but not abnormal in a healthy person. That's great! Pressures like that make your life longer and decreases your risk of heart disease. For black women, that's EXTREMELY important since heart disease is so prevalent. Now...as for Anna, 60/40 is VERY low. Not even a very healthy person should have that blood pressure. I don't know what kind of doctor would say that it is okay, especially if someone's previous pressure was in the 140's. For anyone....a blood pressure that low is not normal and it should be checked out or at least monitored closely! April

Hi April, I see my surgeon in June after they take my BP I will question him again about it. As I said before it has been that since after surgery so I wasn't to worried. I feel great...but I'll still check into it.! Thanks Anna

Thanks Ladies for your response!!! I appreciate yall so much. I also called my dr. and talked to the nurse. She said be proud of that blood pressure and only worry if I start to feel really dizzy! I guess I'm so use to having high blood pressure pre op, I freaked out a little !!! Kay

Kay My blood pressure runs about the same. The doctor tells me I have the blood pressure of a teenager! So I guess we both do Isn't it great being healthy again? LIVE!!! LAUGH! and LOVE!!! Julie