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AIBU?

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AIBU any doctors around?

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mailfuckoff · 16/09/2017 08:32

I bought myself a blood pressure machine aslt the advise of the doctor as I have low blood pressure. Just took a reading and I'm 89/62 - should I be worried? Any way I can raise my blood pressure safely?
At least it explains why I'm still lazing in bed instead of getting up.

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JustMumNowNotMe · 16/09/2017 08:35

Hi, my blood pressure is always around the 90/60 mark, and my gp is not concerned, its normal for me. How sure are you its low for you, has it always been higher in the past?

JustMumNowNotMe · 16/09/2017 08:35

I am not a doctor but I'm not sure you need to raise your BP at all??

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mailfuckoff · 16/09/2017 08:38

I'm normally around the 100 to 110 Mark so it's low for me, but it's reassuring that it's not too low at 89

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JustMumNowNotMe · 16/09/2017 08:39

Like i say I'm not a doctor but ive always been the same, egen in pregnancy the highest i got was 96 and its never been raised as an issue.

Snap8TheCat · 16/09/2017 08:41

If you're still laying in bed then I'd expect it to be a bit lower. Sounds fine to me though.

Ilovecoleslaw · 16/09/2017 08:41

It is a little bit low but nothing I'd be immediately concerned about unless you had any other symptoms (racing pulse, high temperature etc.)
Drinking water always raises it if you're dehydrated. Keep drinking some water or weak squash for a couple hours and then re-check.
Have you got a follow up appointment about your blood pressure?
(I'm not a dr but medical professional)

PutTheKettleOn9989 · 16/09/2017 08:49

Low blood pressure is a measurement of 90/60mmHg or lower, according to the NHS. I have no idea how you can raise that, would def see a GP about it and ask them that question...

My Mum has low blood pressure and it makes her feel a bit faint. Worth badgering the GP about!

wheredoesallthetimego · 16/09/2017 08:53

That can be normal for a young person, I'd only see your GP if you feel unwell

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mailfuckoff · 16/09/2017 08:53

I collapse every couple of months which is why I was told to get the machine do I can keep an eye on it to start avoiding the collapsing. I've taken the advise to start moving and to have a big glass of squash so hopefully that will help

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Manclife · 16/09/2017 09:02

Would need to know how old you are to be able to give any accurate advice.

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mailfuckoff · 16/09/2017 09:05

I'm 36 size 10/12

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mailfuckoff · 16/09/2017 09:07

I've got ventricular bigemny (sp?) To any medical professionals

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Manclife · 16/09/2017 12:58

Bottom off normal range/top of low range. Could be the machine isn't that accurate. But if you're worried arrange an appointment for check up. Could be a nurse, doesn't have to be a GP.

dratsea · 16/09/2017 14:26

"Any way I can raise my blood pressure safely?"

Not sure if it is safe but a bit of mad and passionate will raise your BP

"bigemny" Bigeminy perhaps? Still see no problems with plan a.

Dr atsea

HPandBaconSandwiches · 16/09/2017 14:35

Nothing wrong with that BP per se in a young fit person, mine rarely heads above 100 systolic and I'm older than you OP.

The collapsing is a worry though. You should have had an echo and 72 hour holter monitor and perhaps referral to a cardiologist? Depends when you're collapsing - less worrisome if it's when you first stand up for example.

Don't worry about the numbers if you're feeling fine.

wfrances · 16/09/2017 14:55

i have been told to keep hydrated , be careful getting up , i cant stay standing in 1 position for too long ,and up my salt intake .
mine is 90/60 - 70/40
i have no symptoms at 90/60 and i feel like im dying at 70/40.

10storeylovesong · 16/09/2017 15:02

Mine is generally 90/56. Every time I have it taken the GP / midwife says how healthy I must be. Very rarely causes any kinds of complications, but if I do feel I need to raise it for any reason I make sure I'm hydrated or raise my legs above my heart for a short term measure.

PacificDogwod · 16/09/2017 15:05

Low BP is good for you - reduces your risk of heart disease and stroke etc.

As a fellow fainter, I feel your pain though.
Stop checking your BP - outside of a hospital ITU low BP is not usually anything to worry about

Eat regularly, more importantly drink regularly, avoid standing while being too hot and/or bored (supermarket check-out queues had me fainting every bloody time) and recognise when you start to feel faint. At the first inkling do not try to fight it - you can't. Sit down or lie down or even better lie down with your feet up.

I am a bit surprised a doctor advised you to get a BP machine for monitoring of low Bp. And bigeminy? They are virtually a variation of normal.

PacificDogwod · 16/09/2017 15:07

Oh, and if you are really stuck have a strong coffee and or a pinch of salt - both can temporarily bring your BP up.

If you are very young (teens/20s) you may still outgrow this problem.
Took me in to my 30s for fainting in public to stop .
If I jump out of bed too fast, I still feel a bit lightheaded (I'm 51) but I ignore it.

PacificDogwod · 16/09/2017 15:08

Regular cardio-vascular exercise helps.
As do alternating hot and cool showers - gets the blood vessels opening up and closing faster which is what goes wrong when people faint.

I assume you have been investigated to rule out other causes rather than simple faints?

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mailfuckoff · 16/09/2017 18:08

Thanks Pacific - I'm 36 so older than you think. I was diagnosed with cardio vasugal? Something or other as well as the bigemny (sp) and basically told to get a blood pressure machine and sit down if I feel off. Two years later and I'm still trying to manage my condition. I did go back to the doctors who were surprised I hadn't been seen in two years but don't seem that bothered

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PacificDogwod · 16/09/2017 20:19

No, you'll find doctors are quite happy for their patients to have low BP - I know, I'm a GP and prone to low Bp/fainting

'Vaso-vagal' simply means that your vagus nerve and your blood vessels let you down a bit. Some people are more sensitive in that department than others.

Interestingly, symptomatic low Bp is a recognised condition in Germany (where I grew up) and will be treated (with caffeine drops - the joys of item of service/privatised medicine - the more 'illness', the more 'kerching' )

Francenfeet · 16/09/2017 20:27

I think low BP is treated as a condition in lots of places. In Italy it is considered a health problem. But then most Italians seem to be afraid of the deadly power of draughts, so make of that what you will.

Barbaradidit · 16/09/2017 20:30

I smoke 20 a day and mine has never been over 90/50. Even pregnant it didn't go over.

I feel faint if I have a super hot bath or get up really quickly and that's it.

MrsPandaBear · 16/09/2017 20:31

Mine's somewhere between 90/50 and 100/60 too. I'm generally OK now but do have to watch out as it goes down further if I have any kind if sudden shock (e.g. a vaccination) and I then can faint. The fainting is more likely to happen if I haven't eaten recently, does anyone else find the same?

The only other time it caused issues was when I was unwell in pregnancy and I had convince them 140 / 100 was a significant increase and therefore something to be concerned about!

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