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Hypotension

Posted by hopenr @hopenr, Jul 17 6:45pm

I hear a lot about hypertension but I have hypotension. My resting pulse is 40 something and my blood pressure is 90/52. I have to be very careful when I stand up quickly- I get the spins. I really do hate this and am always anxious.

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dreitmey | @dreitmey | Jul 18 8:50am

Hello hopenr,
I was having the same issue with low BP and heart rate. My symptoms improved once my cardiologist reduced my metoprolol and verapamil. I check my vitals twice per day and record on an app to trend the rates and the systolic and diastolic ranges. I recommend talking with your cardiologist about your symptoms.

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dreitmey | @dreitmey | Jul 18 8:53am

I forgot one item. One reason for low BP and heart rate is dehydration. Try drinking 12 oz. of water and recheck your vitals in 15 minutes. See if this helps.

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hopenr | @hopenr | Jul 18 10:33am
In reply to @dreitmey "I forgot one item. One reason for low BP and heart rate is dehydration. Try drinking..." + (show)
@dreitmey

I forgot one item. One reason for low BP and heart rate is dehydration. Try drinking 12 oz. of water and recheck your vitals in 15 minutes. See if this helps.

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I can always use a reminder to drink water! Thank you.

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walkinggirl | @walkinggirl | Jul 18 3:05pm
In reply to @dreitmey "I forgot one item. One reason for low BP and heart rate is dehydration. Try drinking..." + (show)
@dreitmey

I forgot one item. One reason for low BP and heart rate is dehydration. Try drinking 12 oz. of water and recheck your vitals in 15 minutes. See if this helps.

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Good advice! I am under orders to drink 2 liters of water a day. I have a water bottle that I have with me and sip several times an hour. Otherwise, I would forget to make sure I am hydrated.

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