Low Blood Pressure anyone??

I went to the Doctor last friday and my blood pressure was low. The Doctor asked if I was feeling dizzy at all. Well, I have had a couple of times that I did, but I didn't think it was anything but not eating when I should have. Yesterday it happened again. I DO NOT want to be on meds to raise my blood pressure. Does anyone know is there a "natural way" to raise it, maybe add or remove something from my diet?Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Katie

I had dizzy spells and I actually passed out once at home. It ends up it was hypoglacemia (sp) and I was not eating enough to raise my insulin. If I start to feel dizzy I eat a protein bar. My blood pressure is consistently around 100/80 now that I have had the surgery. I used to have high blood pressure so it is so nice to have it normal. I don't know if any of this helps but at least you know my experience. Suzanne 300/154/150

I have very low blood pressure. Mine usually runs 94/48. Dr. says I am fine and I also do not limit my salt intake, but I do dehydrate really easily so I try to drink alot when I think about it! It might be something that you have to live with now that you are losing weight. Good Luck !

Talk to me for 15 minutes or so and your BP will go up I'm sure!! I have about the same problem so I have modified my diet to include the stuff I was told not to have when I was a fat boy and my BP was sky high. Hope you get to feeling better soon. kp @ goal

Welcome to the low BP club and the low blood sugar club!!!! It makes for the faint feeling that makes the room spin and the lights go dim, sometimes I even feel faint sitting still in my seat at work and yes I have passed out several times. I have found most of the time I need to drink more water and eat more protein. Gee Whiz where have we heard that before I guess it goes with getting skinny!!!! Good Luck, Jill

I found out a few years back that I had HIGH BP, so they put me on Diovan 160/25. It seem to help quite a bit, although sometimes it still seemed a bit high. Now that I've had the surgery, I was told to go off my meds, but it decided to go back up! I ended going back on them, but I think the dosage might be too high. One day I had 70/59! Not very good. One time I almost passed out here at the house. I wish I had an answer. I am a saltiholic and I know they tell you to cut back on salt, but I think that might have something in regards to retaining water.