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Should I be worried about low blood pressure?

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Adayintheworld · 10/11/2024 14:12

Reposting from 'general health' for traffic.

I'm in my late 30s and 63kg. My blood pressure is usually around 117/70, and has been most of my life. During my pregnancies it did lower at the end (rather than the rise that most people experience), which made me dizzy. The MW said at the time she wasn't concerned, as it was classed as low healthy. After pregnancy it went back up to my usual reading.
Recently, I have been suffering from dizziness, a general spaced out feeling, weak legs, and a lack of energy at times (not all of the time).
I have checked my blood pressure and have noticed that during one of the dizzy spells, it is low, and a healthy reading during the times I feel better. It has been ranging from 86/45 at its lowest to around 110/70. It seems to drop and rise throughout the day, and it isn't related to transitioning from standing to sitting. My bp will change at rest or while walking, there isn't a pattern.
Does anybody know what the cause may be? Are there any health professionals who could kindly share their medical expertise. Thank you.

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Adayintheworld · 10/11/2024 15:28

ForPearlViper · 10/11/2024 15:07

Blood pressure naturally goes up and down during the day so I wouldn't read too much into that. I have low blood pressure and do get dizzy sometimes, especially when I've been bending down for a while.

I don't think anyone can say if your symptoms are due to blood pressure. If you are concerned, book an appointment at your practice. They will hopefully do a routine set of blood tests which could pick up all sorts of reasons for you feeling weak, spaced out and lacking energy. It might be iron for example. They will also be able to reassure you about your blood pressure.

Thank you, my iron levels are good. I have a healthy diet, and take extra vitamins too.
The symptoms are coinciding with the BP dips, when my bp is low healthy eg 90/60, or higher i have energy, when it is lower (I have none iyswim). It isn’t my usual reading, especially when it drops to 86/45. I have noticed this issue started suddenly a couple of months ago so it isn't the norm for me. My youngest child is now 5, so it isn't left over issues from pregnancy or anything like this.
I will think about gp, I just thought they might laugh me out of there, as it seems they're only bothered with high BP?

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ForPearlViper · 10/11/2024 15:07

Blood pressure naturally goes up and down during the day so I wouldn't read too much into that. I have low blood pressure and do get dizzy sometimes, especially when I've been bending down for a while.

I don't think anyone can say if your symptoms are due to blood pressure. If you are concerned, book an appointment at your practice. They will hopefully do a routine set of blood tests which could pick up all sorts of reasons for you feeling weak, spaced out and lacking energy. It might be iron for example. They will also be able to reassure you about your blood pressure.

OllyBJolly · 10/11/2024 15:03

My BP has always been low and became lower during pregnancy - I fainted a few times.

Last measure was 90/60 and nurse said it was low but not worryingly so. GP told me years ago it's better to have low BP than high.

Only symptoms are that I feel faint if I have to stand for long periods, especially if I'm hot, or if I stand up too quickly. It also takes me a ridiculously long time to give blood although the nurse didn't think that had anything to do with BP. Other than that I'm thankfully very healthy.

Adayintheworld · 10/11/2024 14:45

Sorry, forgot to say I would be interested to hear from anybody who has had similar symptoms, and what the cause was.

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