New & LOW BP..??'s & help! - High & Low Blood Pressure Message Board

EJ's MOM · 01-05-2006, 06:25 PM

I went to see a naturopath a couple times due to lack of energy,sleep issues, digestive issues.
Today she took my BP and it was 90/50 & 80/50 sitting, 80/50 lying down and something a bit lower when I stood up. I have had normal to low end BP but never like this.

What's up with this? She is wondering about adrenal glands. What are possible causes? What should I be doing or avoiding? I am at a loss and a bit concerned. ANY information would be so useful right now. My inernet searches are a bit overwhelming at the moment.
Thanks very much
Christine

Sharon76 · 01-20-2006, 05:20 AM

Hi

You seem have what is called postural hypotension.........this is where your blood pressure drops depending on what position you are in.

I have this problem, was tested for addisons disease but it came back ok. unfortunately i have been told there is no medication to prevent this.

I have to manage with the dizzy spells and the headaches.

illmakeit · 01-21-2006, 09:25 AM

Hi Christine,

Have they done any thyroid tests for the lack of energy, sleep issues and digestive issues? I'm new here - mostly on the thyroid board but I do have low blood pressure.

If they haven't done thyroid tests, I would have them done.

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Originally Posted by EJ's MOM

I went to see a naturopath a couple times due to lack of energy,sleep issues, digestive issues.
Today she took my BP and it was 90/50 & 80/50 sitting, 80/50 lying down and something a bit lower when I stood up. I have had normal to low end BP but never like this.

What's up with this? She is wondering about adrenal glands. What are possible causes? What should I be doing or avoiding? I am at a loss and a bit concerned. ANY information would be so useful right now. My inernet searches are a bit overwhelming at the moment.
Thanks very much
Christine

Maybe someone else knows about causes or what to avoid.
Hope this helps a little. It's awful to feel out of control and no energy!

Let us know what you find out and good luck to you!