Low Blood Pressure

TonyB0588

Checked my blood pressure a few minutes ago and found it to be 91/49. A colleague at work noticed I was falling asleep regularly every day and suggested it was a sign of Low Blood Pressure.

Any opinions on this? Is there anything I can do in the My Fitness Pal scheme of things to correct this?

cjsacto

That's quite low, especially the 49. You might want to see a doctor and see if there's any other issue. What's your heart rate?

Normal can be as low as 90/60, per the internet, but if you are falling asleep it could be an issue. I knew someone (in her 70s) who needed a pacemaker because her bp was low AND her heartbeat irregular, she was exhausted all the time. I'm not saying this is your case.

I have fairly low blood pressure (but in the normal range) and it's usually not a medical concern unless you have symptoms. Interestingly, being dehydrated can lower your bp. My BF had a couple incidents of fainting, his pressure was so low. He's supposed to eat more salt and be careful about being hydrated, plus, just has to be careful not to get up too fast.

tomteboda

My doctor told me to get compression stockings & up my salt intake. For me, that worked. You should talk to your doctor about your symptoms and concerns asap.

TavistockToad

TonyB0588 wrote: »

Checked my blood pressure a few minutes ago and found it to be 91/49. A colleague at work noticed I was falling asleep regularly every day and suggested it was a sign of Low Blood Pressure.

Any opinions on this? Is there anything I can do in the My Fitness Pal scheme of things to correct this?

You need to see a doctor not ask randoms on the internet

SLLeask

How did you check your pressure? If it was a proper BP cuff then you should pop to see the doctor.

TonyB0588

tomteboda wrote: »

My doctor told me to get compression stockings & up my salt intake. For me, that worked. You should talk to your doctor about your symptoms and concerns asap.

Thanks. Will do.

Hardly like the suggestion of increasing salt intake, but we'll see what happens next.

TonyB0588

cjsacto wrote: »

That's quite low, especially the 49. You might want to see a doctor and see if there's any other issue. What's your heart rate?

Normal can be as low as 90/60, per the internet, but if you are falling asleep it could be an issue. I knew someone (in her 70s) who needed a pacemaker because her bp was low AND her heartbeat irregular, she was exhausted all the time. I'm not saying this is your case.

I have fairly low blood pressure (but in the normal range) and it's usually not a medical concern unless you have symptoms. Interestingly, being dehydrated can lower your bp. My BF had a couple incidents of fainting, his pressure was so low. He's supposed to eat more salt and be careful about being hydrated, plus, just has to be careful not to get up too fast.

Thanks for your response. The Heart Rate on that reading was 98. At the moment I think I'm eating okay, but my level of exercise has dropped off in recent weeks.

CSARdiver

Possible that you are feeling tired because your brain is not getting enough blood, but you need a professional to conduct a full examination. Schedule an appointment with your physician. This is not something to resolve over the internet.

SezxyStef

mine runs 90/60 usually.

That is my normal....I do however find it can cause issues if I don't stay hydrated....

But if it is causing issues even tho I am hydrated yah I would see my doctor first.

Sunna_W

It could be hypothyroidism. Just because your blood test is in the normal range - that doesn't mean that it is at the normal level for you. What is your body temperature? Are your hands and feet cold? Are you cold all of the time?
Do you feel light headed if you get up quickly?

See this website: https://stopthethyroidmadness.com/how-to-find-a-good-doc/

nvmomketo

I'm usually around 90/60 too. It was only an issue for me if it was couple with low blood glucose (from a higher carb diet and BG swings). More salt does help.

yourfitnessenemy

That's my normal, but it always runs that low so my drs aren't concerned. If that's not your normal you should see a dr asap.

justkeeprunning91

Another adding to the see a doctor chorus. That sounds like my blood pressure unmedicated, I'm now on a vasoconstrictor to raise my blood pressure because I have a habit of losing consciousness when it hovers low. I feel so much better with my blood pressure a little higher. And yes, upping your sodium intake can help in the meantime, my cardiologist has told me before to eat more potato chips, which is a weird thing to hear out of a cardiologist. I also have to watch my caffeine intake because caffeine is a vasodilator. And I'm super careful with things like hot tubs and long, hot showers, as those can cause drops in blood pressure. Good luck and I hope you get to feeling better soon!

EllaLeahB

It's possible you are dehydrated and also, I would look into having your vitamin D levels checked. Please get checked out though. I have fainted in the past from having a low blood pressure.

TonyB0588

Thanks for all the recommendations. Will report back with any findings from the professionals.