Low Blood Pressure

Hello, has anyone experienced a slight head rush when you get up from sitting? I’ve had them more this month. I’m ordering blood panels today. And I’m eating more protein and taking electrolytes, iron etc. I’m wondering if this might be gut related. I noticed as my weight dropped, there just isn’t as much action in that dept. Calories are about right. I’m following the standard for my weight. I’m baffled. It’s not comfortable and I’m a little worried.

1. Belle member

   Wait for the results of your blood tests and try not to worry - I know - easier said than done. Breathe! 🫶🏻🙏🤞

2. Belle member

   @member Lange good advice. TY. I had to grab the wall today - scary.

3. Belle member

   Few thoughts. - Are you hydrated enough? Dehydration can cause drop in bp and make you dizzy. - Are you on any bp meds? - Do you have a blood pressure monitor? - What is your pulse rate? - Is your pee dark yellow, yellow or pale yellow. - Loose stools? You are doing alot correct for sure. Stand up very slow and don't walk fast or drive if gets worse. Any blurred vision or things like that seek medical attention, please.

4. Belle member

   I know that if my blood pressure drops to much this happens to me

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   @member good inputs thank you. I just went up in dose on Tirz. That may contribute. I drink 80 oz of water a day. No loose stools or dark pee. I’m ordering a blood pressure monitor today. And have a full blood panel scheduled next week. I have a history of anemia. I am not on BP meds.

6. Belle member

   @member it’s uncomfortable for sure.

7. Belle member

   I’ve had this happen when I’m not consuming every couple of hours. For instance, if i wait every 4 hours instead of every 2, this happens!!

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   We reduced my blood pressure meds and then completely stopped it because my blood pressure was dropping so low. I was on a low dose anyway, and with the weight loss it was dipping down. I was also getting lightheaded when standing or bending over working in my flower beds. Thankful to have dropped a med along the way. 🎉

9. Belle member

   Not sure if this could be relevant to you (not trying to offend) but for many years I suffered from lightheadedness, dizziness, seeing stars with head movements and vertigo, which took me years to tie to hormonal changes.

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    I have been experiencing some low B/P's 90's/60's. I am usually in the normal range around 118/76 . I have been dizzy a couple of times. I am not overly concerned. I have a physical on December 5th with a lab draw scheduled. I will see how all those numbers look and go from there. Best wishes try not to worry.

11. Belle member

    Niya, how's your blood sugar? Cause Low blood sugar can dizziness, lightheadedness or feeling faint.

12. Belle member

    @member’s a good one. I wonder if giving up sweets entirely a month ago has something to do with it.

13. Belle member

    @member reminder

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    @member I’m getting a full hormone panel this month. That should help inform this

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    @member (Maggie) Well, that’s a comfort.

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    @member Ha ha. … you can’t offend me with women’s health, age, hormonal shifts. I just want to learn and do my best. Appreciate the support

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    My BP usually is on the lower side. I have alway had issues if I stand up to fast, or if I'm bent over and stand up I get dizzy. It happens when I'm working out and bend down ect. I just usually stay bend over for few seconds before standing up.

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    @member just couldn't tell what age range you might fall into so didn't want to imply you were off a "certain" age! 😂

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    @member BP tends to run on the lower end so all those years I tied it to BP but I bought a home monitor and it seemed that each time I had an "episode" I noticed that by BP actually was up and actually in the normal range! It wasn't until I started hormone therapy that the vertigo and migraines went away so I figure both must have been hormone related.

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    @member that would make a lot of sense if you gave up sweets recently bc your insulin is probably a bit lower now and then you’d have more sodium wasting and less water retention and you could have lowered blood volume. You should require more sodium and more water on a lower carb diet, the more you decrease carbs/sugar the more salt you’d need.

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    @member sounds like a good plan. Have you ever felt like this before with your anemia?

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    @member yikes! That’s not good. Are you sure you’re getting enough calories for the amount of physical work you’re doing?

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    @member got it! So more electrolytes and hydration. I’m not eating as many carbs either. Bread etc. Ty

24. Belle member

    @member it’s perfect because I’m 62.

25. Belle member

    @member amazing insights there. Thank you

26. Belle member

    @member Lange I’m going to get back to charting calories tomorrow to make sure. 👍🏼

27. Belle member

    @member good idea 👍

28. Belle member

    Certain peptides can cause dizziness, what are u on?

29. Belle member

    @member it’s been so long I don’t remember.

30. Belle member

    @member hi 👋 I’m on Tirz 7.5 weekly. And NAD+ 20 units every other day. Sermorelin 3x per week 15 units.

31. Belle member

    @member yayyy!!!!!!

32. Belle member

    I had a fairly large dinner last night (for me) and no vertigo today. I gained 1/2 lb but it’s occurred to me that my metabolism is healing and finding its way. I may burn more now that I’ve lost 45 lbs. so I need to eat more and snack more. Getting a blood pressure instrument today. Will check systolic as well.

33. Belle member

    Not low blood pressure… apparently. Hmmm. Those blood tests should be interesting

34. Belle member

    @member are you feeling?

35. Belle member

    @member better today. I did electrolytes first thing in the morning and water. That helped a lot. The numbers were normal. And am eating trail mix and sips of juice during the day. Much better. Thank you for asking 🥰🤗❤️

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    @member that’s a relief - you have many friends here who were concerned for you.

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    @member Lange makes me feels so good 🙏🏼💕

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    I am so happy to hear! 🥰

39. Belle member

    @member yes, still not out of the woods but getting better