Low blood pressure, anyone?

My blood pressure was never high, even before surgery, but since surgery it has really dropped. The last time I was in the doctors office it was running about 90/50. I can tell in the last few weeks it has dropped more. (Maybe exercise is causing it?****ep getting light headed when I stand up. Anyone else experiencing this? Any suggestions to bring it up a little? Joy

My BP has always been low 90/60 and my heart rate very slow. I always joke and say I have the heart of an athlete. However if you are not hydrated enough your BP will go even lower -so drink up. Louise

Good point, Louise. I am not getting in enough, so I will work on that this week and see if that helps. Thanks! Joy

Low blood pressure runs in my paternal side of the family. I went to the doctor last week thanks to a cracked tailbone due to a now fat-less butt on a water slide! LOL My BP was 100/70 and the nurse didn't show any concern. We ought to look up what's normal and when to be concerned. If anyone discovers anything, please share with the rest of us. Karel

At 90/50 there was no concern (or negative symptoms). I suspect mine is in the range of 70/40 at this point now though, and I have a tendency to pass out when I stand up! Joy

I think you should prioritize your fluids for several days. If you are not better then, call your doctor. As one on the injured list, let me assure you that you do NOT want to take a fall that might harm you. Also, no hot tubs for you on vacation, no steam room at the health club. I think a tendency to pass out when you stand up is no laughing matter. So maybe call the doctor even before you do the fluid thing. It would be a shame for anything to ruin your vacation...and that's the least of it. Gano

I had to snicker at the hot tub and steam room prohibition. I will be doing well to find a cold shower. I will be living in the back of my daughter's pick up truck, hiking in the mountains. She is not big on campgrounds or hookups, so I suspect we will be experiencing "nature" up close and personal! Not a trip of luxury, I assure you! But I will have adventure stories to share upon return! I have not actually passed out--just gotten ringing in my ears and sat down quickly. I will take care of myself--promise! Thanks for the concern... Joy

I had low BP when I got home for the hospital until they got my meds straightened out. They did not want me exercising at that time as that would cause it to go down more. If you are light headed....don't do it. Right now, my BP is running 130/75 which is very very good for me.

The funny thing is that I don't get lightheaded exercising. It is mostly when I have been sitting and suddenly get up. Go figure... Joy