any similarities..low bp.... 4wks po..... realize band..
Hi All, I'm a newbie and still trying to figure out the website as well as what's happening to my body. I've lost 35 lbs so far. I know a lot changes, but I got off one bp med at hospital. and a couple of days ago my PCP took me off the other, after trying 1/2 the pill first. The highest reading I've had is 109/65, mostly 80 or 90/ 45 to 60. This morning it was 80/45. I don't feel bad, just can't do much..when I stand or walk here comes the dizzy head. I plan to talk w/ PCP again Tues.
Boy, I'd like to know if anyone has had similar experiences. Some of your posts have helped other "stuff" and I'm hoping you can help me with this.
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You,
Have a great Memorial Day,
Sandra
I need to figure out the ticker junk, but later.
Boy, I'd like to know if anyone has had similar experiences. Some of your posts have helped other "stuff" and I'm hoping you can help me with this.
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You,
Have a great Memorial Day,
Sandra
I need to figure out the ticker junk, but later.
If you are having dizziness upon standing, that can be postural hypostural hypotension (a decrease in blood flow to the brain caused by a drop in blood pressure upon standing).
It typically has 3 causes:
1) blockage of the normal heart and blood vessel response (a side effect caused by certain medications)
2) involuntary nervous system disfunction (a side effect of vitamin/nutritional deficiency)
3) inadequate blood volume (a side effect of dehydration)
If you did not have this happen frequently as a pre-op and you have started no NEW medications, you can safely assume that #1 is not your problem. Since you are such a new post-op (and assuming you did not have vitamin/nutritional deficiencies as a pre-op), you can also safely assume that #2 is not your problem.
My bet would be #3.
To keep it from happening to me, I have to:
a) keep my fluid intake over 100 ounces per day, OR
b) keep my fluid intake over 64 ounces per day and increase my salt intake. (I'm not a big salt eater. But the salt helps your body move the water to where it's needed. Without enough salt, your body cannot move and use the fluid you are giving it.)
If I were you (in addition to emailing your surgeon), I'd increase your fluid intake and see if it quits happening (or happens less frequently). If that cures it, you know that's what it was.
ALSO
80 - 90 over 45 - 60 is not worrisome low - except that you are symptomatic.
I've had to get educated about low blood pressure since I've had issues regarding it (see my blog if you're interested). Obesity can mask certain diseases that cause habitually low blood pressure (Addison's disease, etc). However, until you do the increase in fluid intake test to see if that alleviates your problem, I wouldn't worry about getting tested for any of those.
Sybil is correct in that there are certain medications that can lower blood pressure (beta blockers, anti-depressants, anti-anxiety meds, etc). However, if you have not started any NEW meds recently, those are not the culprit.
It is odd to say so, but actually being at a normal weight and/or exercising actually put people at risk for low blood pressure. (It's weird that being a normal healthy weight and/or exercising can increase a person's risk of ANYTHING unhealthy. But it's true.)
Keep an eye on it and keep us updated!
It typically has 3 causes:
1) blockage of the normal heart and blood vessel response (a side effect caused by certain medications)
2) involuntary nervous system disfunction (a side effect of vitamin/nutritional deficiency)
3) inadequate blood volume (a side effect of dehydration)
If you did not have this happen frequently as a pre-op and you have started no NEW medications, you can safely assume that #1 is not your problem. Since you are such a new post-op (and assuming you did not have vitamin/nutritional deficiencies as a pre-op), you can also safely assume that #2 is not your problem.
My bet would be #3.
To keep it from happening to me, I have to:
a) keep my fluid intake over 100 ounces per day, OR
b) keep my fluid intake over 64 ounces per day and increase my salt intake. (I'm not a big salt eater. But the salt helps your body move the water to where it's needed. Without enough salt, your body cannot move and use the fluid you are giving it.)
If I were you (in addition to emailing your surgeon), I'd increase your fluid intake and see if it quits happening (or happens less frequently). If that cures it, you know that's what it was.
ALSO
80 - 90 over 45 - 60 is not worrisome low - except that you are symptomatic.
I've had to get educated about low blood pressure since I've had issues regarding it (see my blog if you're interested). Obesity can mask certain diseases that cause habitually low blood pressure (Addison's disease, etc). However, until you do the increase in fluid intake test to see if that alleviates your problem, I wouldn't worry about getting tested for any of those.
Sybil is correct in that there are certain medications that can lower blood pressure (beta blockers, anti-depressants, anti-anxiety meds, etc). However, if you have not started any NEW meds recently, those are not the culprit.
It is odd to say so, but actually being at a normal weight and/or exercising actually put people at risk for low blood pressure. (It's weird that being a normal healthy weight and/or exercising can increase a person's risk of ANYTHING unhealthy. But it's true.)
Keep an eye on it and keep us updated!
Hi Sandra 
,
Wendy gave you some great info, I just wanted to add my experience to it. I have low blood pressure, it typically runs about 65-70 over 50-55...that is my normal everyday pressure. Anytime you are lying or sitting down and you stand up your pressure automatically drops...most people don't even feel the drop, however, with a pressure as low as mine (and yours maybe) we don't have much room for the it to drop and we feel the effects of the drop in pressure when we stand...dizziness, blurred vision, etc. Mine lasts only a few seconds until my body can compensate for the drop and bring it back up.
Also, early out from surgery I was having this problem (before my pressure became so low). Every time I would stand up I would get dizzy and my vision would blur. Turned out my blood sugar was dropping too low because I was going too long between meals. That's when I started eating every 2-3 hours. Also, if I have too many simple carbs, I get the blurred vision and dizziness upon standing.
So, do the fluid increase and see if it solves the problem. I just wanted to throw this in because this is what causes me to have the same reaction as you....just something to think about and keep in mind. Talk to your surgeon about it...hope you're feeling better soon!
,Wendy gave you some great info, I just wanted to add my experience to it. I have low blood pressure, it typically runs about 65-70 over 50-55...that is my normal everyday pressure. Anytime you are lying or sitting down and you stand up your pressure automatically drops...most people don't even feel the drop, however, with a pressure as low as mine (and yours maybe) we don't have much room for the it to drop and we feel the effects of the drop in pressure when we stand...dizziness, blurred vision, etc. Mine lasts only a few seconds until my body can compensate for the drop and bring it back up.
Also, early out from surgery I was having this problem (before my pressure became so low). Every time I would stand up I would get dizzy and my vision would blur. Turned out my blood sugar was dropping too low because I was going too long between meals. That's when I started eating every 2-3 hours. Also, if I have too many simple carbs, I get the blurred vision and dizziness upon standing.
So, do the fluid increase and see if it solves the problem. I just wanted to throw this in because this is what causes me to have the same reaction as you....just something to think about and keep in mind. Talk to your surgeon about it...hope you're feeling better soon!
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