One Extreme To Another

[savinggrace 6]

I had major issues with high blood pressure prior to surgery. Neurosurgeons worried about strokes etc.. now I am facing the opposite issue. I no longer take blood pressure medicines for months now. My blood pressure has dropped drastically, to the point where I have a hard time getting the energy to even get out of bed or do anything. The doctor is aware, and just recently did some blood work, I go in to have a bp work up (whatever that is) and an ekg. My blood pressure also drops if I get up, even if I take it slow. Sooo, I take things extra slow. It's averaging out 90/60 with a heartrate of 108 which is usually in the 60's 70's. The lowest one at the doctors office was 88/56 heartrate 104. They didn't let me go till it went up, thankfully a crying baby helped. LOL No pun.

Is anyone else having this issue? Anything I can do myself to fix this?

[Swimmer 199]

I don't have help, but I'm having the same issue. I'm off my bp meds and feel strange every time I stand up. Mine is very low now and has been since right after surgery.

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

that having this problem with your BP. This must be really scarey not knowing.

[Flagstaffian 31]

Maybe walk around witha team of crying babies and nagging mothers-in-law all day to perk you up and raise your bp? JK!! I don't know, but I wish you luck on this!

[ocean_ophelia 31]

I'm a little envious. I have a family history of BP and had elevated BP even when I was skinny and running marathons, so I highly doubt I will be able to get off my meds. I'm nearly in the "normal" weight category now, and my BP shows no signs of going down on its own.

[Dooter 1,457]

have they advised taking in more sodium? I'd ask first, but sometimes that will help.

[circa 333]

Wow - I've never had an issue with HBP. My normal bp before i got sick, even through most of getting sick was 90/60 with a resting heart rate of 53 (I was a runner and had no issues, so it wasn't ever a concern)

With all the weight I gained, I actually have "normal" BP. I didn't ever have any issues with a drastic drop in BP when I stood or anything, however, when I first saw new doctors, they would always test me Addison's disease (thyroid insufficiency) - which oddly, I do have now. - they also tested my B12, which can cause it as well as dehydration. Make sure to drink lots of fluids - as many as you can. Check your B12 levels - you may be deficient after surgery and need a supplement.

[savinggrace 6]

Thanks all, good things to check in to. Will post if anything changes. Have a great day!