sudden blood pressure drop

george29223
george29223 Posts: 556 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
today i was really going at it for about 1 and a half hours hiking when i stoped within 30 seconds of stopping i almost fainted i drove home checked my blood pressure it was 57\88 iam usually fairly stable pressure of 85/138 but had to start taking bp pills this year to get it at level did a google search and said i could have a messed up heart valve?? is there anything else that could do that??? sheees

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  • PinkEarthMama
    PinkEarthMama Posts: 987 Member
    It could be nothing, but you should see your doctor to be checked out.
  • scottb81
    scottb81 Posts: 2,538 Member
    Dehydration can cause the blood pressure to drop.
  • diddyh
    diddyh Posts: 131 Member
    Get thyself to the doctor and see what is going on. It might be nothing at all or it could be more serious. Have your doctor give you some guidance.
  • julieh391
    julieh391 Posts: 683 Member
    It could be that with your weight loss and newly exercising self you're hypertension is getting better, and you might not need the BP meds anymore. Definitely see your doctor.
  • Kenhabes
    Kenhabes Posts: 187 Member
    If you just started taking BP pills, you might be overmedicated. Does this happen only after exercising? What about your resting BP rates when not exercising?

    Nevertheless, you need to keep your doctor in the loop. Also, take it easy on your heart rate. I know you posted that you have been going over 200. It's just not that necessary. Does it take a lot to push your heart rate that high or does it go that high with minimal effort?
  • realwombat
    realwombat Posts: 15 Member
    Your regular BP of 138/85 is only slightly elevated, and IMHO you should not be medicated for that level of hypertension. That elevation should be easily managed with lifestyle changes (diet and exercise), without resorting to medication. But, alas, big pharma and doctors want to flock off medication.

    Your dizziness and almost fainting is due to the (sudden?) drop in your BP. Sometimes it can be associated with changing of position, such as sitting down, and then getting up quickly (postural hypotension). This is perfectly normal. It can also be associated with hydration status, weightloss, or a number of other factors. Nevertheless, while low, it is still not catastrophic.

    See a doctor (maybe considerer seeing a different doc, if yours insists on you being on BP meds with 138/85 mmHg), keep drinking water and monitor your BP.

    Cheers,
    M
  • ardrigh
    ardrigh Posts: 5
    I have to agree with post above, 138/85 is borderline, and your exercise and weight loss should bring that down closer to 'normal' limits - unless you have family history of high blood pressure.

    I am in a similar position (similar BP readings), and have declined BP meds because I want to work on lifestyle changes first. BP meds are for the rest of your life!

    If this is the first time, you could possibly put it down to exhaustion and dehydration - 90 minute hiking is a good effort!

    But you need a second opinion on the BP meds, because they really only should be for the worst HBP cases, not for someone who can improve through lifestyle management.

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