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I’ve recently been having low blood pressure attacks. Not dehydrated.

Heart & Blood Health | Last Active: Jul 29 7:19pm | Replies (10)
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Thanks for reply’s and they do confirm my thoughts. I’m using VA for my doctoring and have relayed all to my PCP. Labs looked good and about to have my heart checked. TKS

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seniormed | @seniormed | Jul 26 9:58am

The VA cardiologist should check you for orthostatic hypotension.
It can happen in patients with hypertension as well.
Medication is the prime suspect.
They might check you with a portable monitor for rhythm
problems.
Some routine labs such as B12,
thyroid and cortisol were part of my workup testing.
Some cases are related to autonomic function and faulty nerve reflexes. Find the cause and watch out for falls. When it started with me heat was a trigger.
I was embarrassed and I would kneel down for a minute and tie my shoes! Ended up with neuropathy.

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