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nrthshgrl
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When does low blood pressure become an issue?
Other than the usual fainting, dizziness thing - at what point does a person need to be on medication?
It doesn't really effect me - except for an occasional dizziness feeling.
I had a check-up yesterday & told the nurse beforehand that it's usually low (80/60).
She said mine was the lowest she's ever seen. It was 80/52.
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Re: When does low blood pressure become an issue?
I really don't know - but I can try to do some research for you 
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| Posted 10/9/07 11:36 AM |
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Re: When does low blood pressure become an issue?
When you hit the floor.
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| Posted 10/9/07 11:38 AM |
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Re: When does low blood pressure become an issue?
I am not quite sure but I wanted to add that I have very low blood pressure too....I have to eat very often otherwise I am thisclose to passing out!
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| Posted 10/9/07 11:42 AM |
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Re: When does low blood pressure become an issue?
Posted by leighla
When you hit the floor.
Ok then. Problem solved. Thanks
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Re: When does low blood pressure become an issue?
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Posted by leighla
When you hit the floor.
Ok then. Problem solved. Thanks
I'm sorry - but you guys are making me laugh!
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| Posted 10/9/07 11:43 AM |
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Re: When does low blood pressure become an issue?
Posted by missus-hbradio
I am thisclose to passing out!
Excellent use of thisclose
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| Posted 10/9/07 11:49 AM |
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Re: When does low blood pressure become an issue?
If it is usually low, then it shouldn't be a problem. Are you an athlete? (like run, etc.)
What did the doctor say at your exam?
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| Posted 10/9/07 11:51 AM |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: When does low blood pressure become an issue?
Posted by SweetTooth
If it is usually low, then it shouldn't be a problem. Are you an athlete? (like run, etc.)
What did the doctor say at your exam?
She was checking much lower & wasn't all interested in my heart.
It's usually low. As for athlete, the only excercise I regularly do is run for the train.
I guess I'll wait until I hit the floor to worry about it & the in the meantime start drinking & eating some more.
Thanks everyone!
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Re: When does low blood pressure become an issue?
http://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/guide/understanding-low-blood-pressure-basics
Hypotension is the medical term for low blood pressure (less than 90/60)
http://www.medicinenet.com/low_blood_pressure/article.htm
Unlike high blood pressure, low blood pressure is defined primarily by signs and symptoms of low blood flow not by a specific blood pressure number. Some individuals may have a blood pressure of 90/50 with no symptoms of low blood pressure and therefore do not have low blood pressure. However, others who normally have high blood pressure may develop symptoms of low blood pressure if their blood pressure drops to 100/60.
From this, is sounds like you're not bad. You're close to the "normal" range, and if you're normally low, you probably only need to worry if you start fainting often.
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Re: When does low blood pressure become an issue?
I say take my brother everywhere you go. That'll raise the pressure
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Re: When does low blood pressure become an issue?
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Posted by leighla
When you hit the floor.
Ok then. Problem solved. Thanks
I'm here to help. 
Mine is always superlow too.
When I had my back surgery they kept retaking my BP over and over.
Then they would scratch their heads, get another nurse and make her look at the chart too.
I have a cardiologist who says I'm fine.
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Re: When does low blood pressure become an issue?
Posted by missus-hbradio
I am not quite sure but I wanted to add that I have very low blood pressure too....I have to eat very often otherwise I am thisclose to passing out!
same here.
They're usually not to concerned about it- i've never actually heard of anyone being medicated for it. If i'm feeling lighteheaded or dizzier than usual, i'll have something with salt in it- some pretzels or chips....
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Re: When does low blood pressure become an issue?
Also, Orange Juice or if you are in a real bind pop in a starburst. That should help a bit.
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