Have low blood pressure due to dehydration: How to hydrate?
I'm 16yrs and about 5'3. I do a lot of biking and sweat a lot because of it. I've been dehydrated for years and now am having what seems to be low blood pressure because of it. I was wondering if anyone has ideas for getting re-hydrated. I can't seem to drink enough water. I've done electrolytes, and it helps enough to make a noticeable difference, but it just doesn't last long. I don't like drinking electrolytes every day, or even once a week. I don't know what to do, or if this is actually a problem. If you have any questions, please ask me.
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@ruth36 I don't so I have to do the math way for finding blood pressure...
@sueinmn yes, I have mentioned that I thought I had low blood pressure to mom based on a school PE blood pressure assignment, but it seemed not to matter because I am often-ish/ do things that make me sore or such things and it usually isn't a problem, and she seemed to also think so, and we haven't talked about it.
@khelves
My son is 16, 6’ tall and 160 pounds. He also has low blood pressure (has a heart defect). He get migraines as well. His cardiologist and neurologist recommended he drink 50% of his weight in ounces of water each day (minimum) and add electrolytes like LMNT brand to help retain fluids in body. We don’t use the full packet of electrolytes. We add only about 1/4-1/2 of the packet to 32-40 ounce bottles (he doesn’t like too much of the electrolytes because it can be too salty).
The doctors also recommended taking magnesium and omega 3 supplements.
You may want to see your primary doctor to talk about feeling dehydrated and to get bloodwork done to check everything. You could also see a nutritionist/dietitian to review diet/supplements and determine if it would be good to adjust anything.