Is low blood pressure ever TOO LOW? - High & Low Blood Pressure Message Board

sorefootsophie · 12-27-2005, 06:46 PM

Every time I have my blood pressure checked I'm told I will live a long time but...is there such a thing as too low blood pressure? My blood pressure is usually 100/60 but lately it has been 110/47. Doesn't this also create a problem? Is there anything I should do or watch for? I gave blood once and passed out right afterward...could this have been the reason? Is there anything anyone can do to raise blood pressure? What causes it to be so low? Thank you all so much for ANY advice!

6foot3 · 12-27-2005, 07:49 PM

Well Potassium and Magnesium are powerful Blood pressure lowering Minerals so their antagonist Calcium and Sodium in high amounts may raise Blood pressure!!

sorefootsophie · 12-27-2005, 08:02 PM

But does it need to be raised??

pal7778 · 12-27-2005, 08:31 PM

No symptoms, then not too low. You're damn lucky. Anyone might pass out after giving blood.

6foot3 · 12-27-2005, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by sorefootsophie

But does it need to be raised??

Unless you are having blackouts or dizzyness you should be fine. I know when im sitting and stand up super fast i have to lower my head to my knees or i'd blackout.(postural hypotension) Anyway you wont have to worry about a Stroke with your low Blood pressure!