Patient Comments: Low Blood Pressure - TreatmentsWhat was the treatment for your low blood pressure?
Comment from: pezami, 45-54 Female (Patient)
Published: January 19
A big problem with lower blood pressure is when it goes up to high end "normal" it is ignored when in actuality you are at a grave risk for stroke or whatnot. One time after an injury, my blood pressure shot up to 160/90. I was having trouble thinking and knew I was messed up. The medicos, however, thought it couldn't be that bad because the blood pressure wasn't so bad, considering the injury. I was right and they found out I was hurt worse than they thought. You have to push against the medicos all the time but it is horrendous that when you are at your most vulnerable, ie sick or injured, that they do not even reference your normal but go for societies normal instead. Was this comment helpful?Yes
Comment from: daisy, 75 or over Male (Caregiver)
Published: July 07
My husband is 78 years old. He was diagnosed with PD in Oct 2009. In Jan 2011, his BP began to be very low; sometimes as low as 50/34 and he would be very lightheaded and often pass out. For the Parkinson's he takes sinemet, azilect and requip. For the low BP he takes fluodrocortisone and midodrine. His BP is only low in the mornings. I have increased his salt intake, but it takes 3/4 hrs for his BP to get to 90 and above. Then in the afternoon it is very high. Was this comment helpful?Yes
Comment from: Kurotimi, 25-34 Male (Patient)
Published: January 15
I have a mix of both hypertension and hypotension. A few weeks ago I had a routine check of my blood pressure in my office and it showed 154/56. Prior to the check I could barely sleep at night and was also worried about my inability to access my laptop I passworded myself. I met a doctor who was too busy to attend to me, so I left to play a soccer match. Up until now I have not gone for another check but feel fine. Was this comment helpful?Yes
Comment from: AliveLiving, 35-44 Female (Patient)
Published: January 03
I am 44 with very low blood pressure. I had headaches that would not go away. I was always tired and weak. The doctors wouldn't listen and said some women just had low blood pressure which is true but I wouldn't listen. I kept going to another doctor then another. I had a brain aneurysm. My refusal to listen saved my life. Low blood pressure saved my life. The neurosurgeon said had my blood pressure been normal I would have died long ago. I still suffer with symptoms of low blood pressure but am thankful for it. Low blood pressure may be normal to you but if you don't feel you are treated well by your doctor then keep moving until you find a respectful one. Was this comment helpful?Yes
Comment from: john, 75 or over Male (Caregiver)
Published: December 11
Water, physical therapy and rest. Was this comment helpful?Yes
Comment from: jfb, 65-74 Male (Caregiver)
Published: December 07
My husband's blood pressure was normal until the last 2-3 years. He takes Florinef and extra salt. Midodrine makes it worse. He has fallen several times with injuries. He takes Sinemet and Azilect for PD which also causes low blood pressure. We adjusted the Sinemet to more often but same dosage. He gets dyskenesia from too much at a time. This helped. I am monitoring him for changes. Was this comment helpful?Yes
Comment from: Toriiee, 19-24 Female (Patient)
Published: August 29
I'm a 21 year old woman and have had low blood pressure my whole life. My mom has it and so does my brother. But I am the only one who gets affected by it. When I was a teenager I used to faint when standing and get bad headaches and black out for a minute or so. I was dizzy and lightheaded most of the time. I saw my doctor and found out that I have Hypotension, my blood pressure was 90/60, and an irregular heartbeat. He put me on a diet with more salt and that made me feel a lot better. I was all good until now. I am now experiencing lightheadedness, unable to concentrate on anything, and am very dizzy. I almost fainted at work yesterday and had to go home early. I have a feeling that something is causing my blood pressure to drop below 90/60 but don't know what it could be. I have been eating salty chips all day today and they have made me feel a lot better. So I'm hoping that all I need is more salt in my diet. It worked last time, so hopefully it works this time. Was this comment helpful?Yes
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Lie down close your eyes visualize your heart proper. Imagine that your heart contracts slowly and retract slowly. This means your pulse rate also low. Then hold your heart within your fist. By imaginary visualization squeeze your heart slowly and effectively until the whole blood pumps out and hold it for a second and release your fist to retract slowly. Do it 72 times and repeat as much as you can. This will facilitate the blood to flow to the brain and to the toes. This method is called Cerebro Neural Therapy.