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low bp
- by annie21
- 2013-11-16 05:11:09
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anybody got any tips on how to improve low BP
8 Comments
Amen...
by lbdina - 2013-11-16 05:11:58
Amen to what Ian said.
My previous post made the assumption (perhaps erroneously) that your low BP was symptomatic (dizziness, syncope, nausea, sweating, etc).
In fact, I have been doing exactly what Ian suggested, trying to avoid meds if possible. I've been consuming a bit more salt, lots more water, making sure my blood sugar levels are okay, getting some moderate exercise, etc. If that does the trick and prevents symptoms, I won't feel a need to try any meds.
Thanks, Ian.
Lou
I agree with Ian,
by Moner - 2013-11-16 06:11:08
Hi Avril,
I also agree with Ian, my BP is 95/60, my doctor never mentions this to me.
If you're not having any symptoms I think what Ian mentioned is very good advice.
Has your doctor mentioned anything to you?
Also, are you an active person, if you exercise a lot, that is one of the benefits of having a good BP.
Moner
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Fish Oil
by Darvox - 2013-11-16 07:11:18
I was taking fish oil for a long time and it lowered my BP a lot. I went, at the time, from 98/165 down to 90/140. Still high, but brought it down. I would check with my doctor before starting it. I did and mine made me stop because it's also a blood thinner. I had to stop for a procedure that is yet to happen and I can't wait to start back to see what happens now that my sleeping has gotten better and helped my Bp drop to 78/135. So fish oil and good sleep. Hope this helps! :)
Suggestion from my EP...
by lbdina - 2013-11-16 10:11:08
Hi Avril.
My situation and yours may be different, so bear that in mind. I have Dysautonomia (vaso vagal syncope, neurocardiogenic syncope, carotid sinus hyperactivity, bradycardia). My BP runs low, close to yours. My biggest problem is that my ANS goes into overdrive and my BP suddenly drops like a rock, causing me to kiss the floor. I've had at least two dozen syncope episodes over the years, pre-pacemaker. My PM is set to react to a sudden drop in HR and this helps quite a bit, but my EP said I may need some meds to help maintain BP when the syndrome kicks in.
She recommended low dosages of either one of two beta blockers. This surprised me because BBs are usually used to LOWER BP. According to her, low dosages can help normalize the ANS and keep BP from going as haywire, and actually has the opposite effect. It can lower heart rate too, but since I now have a PM, that is no longer a concern. She's been doing PMs and heart rhythm for over 25 years, and her recommendations so far have been positive, so I am assuming she know what she is talking about. I haven't tried either of these meds yet, so I am investigating it myself.
She recommended either:
Pindolol, 5-10mg, 2X per day, or,
Atenolol, 12.5-25mg daily
These are below the normal recommended dosages for controlling high BP, angina, etc. She also said that at low dosages, I was much less likely to have any side effects. Again, I haven't yet tried either, but it is worth researching and discussing with your EP.
BTW, if anybody here has thoughts on the use of these or other drugs to help raise and stabilize low BP, I'm all ears.
Hope something here is a good lead.
Lou
Low BP
by J.B. - 2013-11-16 10:11:28
My BP runs in the 75 - 85 over 60 - 70 range most of the time. The dr. is not concerned, so it seems, except to say if the diastolic (lower number) drops into the low 50s I should go to the ER. I have found that a beverage with caffeine or some other stimulate will usually increase my BP a few units.
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Hi Avril
by IAN MC - 2013-11-16 01:11:18
The first question I would ask is " Why do you want to increase your BP ? " Are you having symptoms ? If not, no need to do anything !
If you are having symptoms the first line of attack is to increase your fluid intake i.e. keep really well hydrated at all times, also try increasing your salt intake.
If these measures don't work there are drugs which Drs occasionally prescribe but first he would want to establish exactly what is causing the low BP ( other conditions, drug side-effects ?? )
Best of luck
Ian