Wonky blood pressure and pulse??

Okay - I've felt lightheaded and flat out scared when taking a shower recently. Especially as I get up out of the tub. (due to my spine problems from the extra skin, I can't stand to take my shower I have to sit in the tub) Anyways, I've been dizzy to the point of..if my fiance isn't there I will NOT get out of the tub because I almost zonk out onto the floor.  Tonight I couldn't wait for him to get home so I went ahead and took a bath..got out and wrapped a towel around myself, ran to my room and barely made it to the bed before the room spinning began.  

I did think to put the wrist blood pressure monitor on and test it... standing up from a relaxing bath shouldn't make my blood pressure and pulse go from 120/80 (yes its THAT normal and consistantly too..until this past week) to this....

I dont know but, it sounds scary and I would call the Dr. ASAP

I forget what they call it, but some people have a drop in blood pressure and increase in pulse when going from a sitting to standing position.  I was having a ton of dizziness over the summer and they found that I was having the same problem.  They told me to make sure that I'm getting enough water because dehydration can be a cause.

• Orthostatic (postural) hypotension is an excessive fall in blood pressure that occurs when a person stands up or is in an upright position.
• Dizziness, light headedness, blurred vision, loss of consciousness, and falls are the common symptoms.
  
  Had to do a quick "google" for the definition.  It happens to me too.  My bp check at work (we have monthly checks) was 98/70, and that was not a dip.  Last time I got into a hot tub I thought I would pass out when I got out.  Hot tubs can lower bp - your tub may be doing the same thing.   Talk to your dr about your options. 

Yeah, I have an appointment Monday to discuss deficiencies so I'll be keeping a record of my blood pressures until then.  I knew about orthostatic hyper and hypotension but didnt know it coincided with that high of a pulse.  I mean, I've had a 177 pulse before but that was after a 2 mile walk in 100 degree heat xD not a relaxing luke-warm bath lol

Not a doc or a nurse - but like was said warm water will cause your BP to drop - you blood vessels dilate.  If you are on any BP meds, you may be starting to get to the point where you don't need them anymore.  That BP is not horrible, the pulse is slightly concerning, but I am sure you probably took this immediately after the incident, correct?  Your anxiety level is going to shoot up and so will your pulse, also accomodating for the lower BP.

This may be something that needs to be checked WELL by your doctor. I had dizzyiness issues around 8 mo. post op. Sitting, standing, it made no difference. I even passed out at home 3 times and had momentary "black outs" for a few seconds while driving locally.  I bought a bp home monitor, and could not find consistent problems. My PCP ran several tests, including 2  Holter Monitor tests and one Event Monitor tests. I even went back to taking bp meds, changing them twice.  I finally got a referral to a cardiologists who ran another Holter Monitor test. I finally had a diagnosis.  I needed a pacemaker.  I would have short periods of higher bp and return to my normal lower levels. My pulse had been documented at a 37 and a 45 during testing with my PCP.  But, for some unknown reason, sometimes my bp would "dip" below my normal low, and that's when I got very dizzy or passed out. Diagnosis on a Thursday and pacemaker implanted 4 days later. No more issues since that implant.  So your bp checks may not show immediate issues, and it's only the longer range data gathering Holter or Event Monitor testing that may indicate the issue. DAVE

I have been having similar problems with my BP, had my check-up this week with my surgean and he said it is completely normal for dips in your BP including lightheadedness and dizzyness and that eventually my body would figure it all out.  In the mean time he recommended for me to increase my fluid intake.  As far as my pulse I run in the 50's at rest.  177 is really high and considered a life threatening heart rhythm if prolonged.  I would check an actual pulse if its to fast to count call your Dr. immediately!

I was reading last week about the fact that having this surgery is like putting ourselves on a permanent blood pressure medication because the part of our stomachs that regulates sal****er is gone so we pee all the time and that make our bp go down. Your bp isn't too low though. That's not an unusual reading. The problem with getting up and down and feeling dizzy is, however. Up your water intake to 100 oz a day to start with or if you already drink that add another liter. See your doctor and take it slowly. I hope you feel better soon. :)