low blood pressure - High & Low Blood Pressure Message Board

tiercy · 06-30-2006, 06:38 AM

I had a couple of Dr's appointments in the last few weeks (other health problems) and my blood pressure was extremely low 82/52. Both seemed somewhat concerned. Asthma doctor wants to do a tilt table test because I get dizzy and am very fatigued. Has anyone had this done?

I have heard that low blood pressure can cause heart problems because of blood pooling since it moves to slow. Any insight would be helpful. I noticed most people here have high BP. I'm normally around 100/70.

Thanks

syxx_35 · 06-30-2006, 07:12 AM

My mom had the same problem for a while. She tried to stop drinking diet pepsi and it dropped way low and stayed low. The doctor told her to drink more diet pop with caffine and monitor it to see how it works.

l_reyna_1 · 06-30-2006, 06:36 PM

100/70 IS NOT BAD ...TAKE GATORADE FOR LOW BLOOD PRESSURE ,,IT'S GREAT!!!!!

carisa · 07-01-2006, 05:46 PM

Yeah, my bp has gotten as low as 88/50ish. It scared me, but my dr.s weren't too concerned. They said it's much better than having high bp. Mine is usually around 108/80ish.

warrenpoint · 07-04-2006, 08:17 PM

I have just spent the last week dizzy, very tired, in fact have just gone to bed and slept sound, even during the day, which is unusual for me. I took my blood pressure last week at walmart and my bp was 90/50 and my heart rate was 80. I have always had good blood pressure, around 125/60 heart rate 60, so now I am worried and have lost weight this past 6 months intentionally. I am wondering would the losing weight have any affect on my bp. I now weigh 130, weighed 150 before. I am still getting palpitations too. I am glad to know this site is here for us to compare our worries. I am going to try the gatorade.