Low Blood Pressure?

Question

My blood pressure has been about 90/60 give or take a little, and i've always had the lightheadedness and dizziness esp when I first stand up. Not to mention the irregular heartbeat and unexplainable headaches, although i've never been put on meds just the occasional bedrest. Since I've been pregnant it has gotten worse.... how big of a problem is this...

Answer 1

I also have low blood pressure and dealt with it throughout pregnancy. From a medical standpoint it is not nearly as concerning as high blood pressure. All the symptoms you mentioned sound fairly typical and even though they are annoying they aren't necessarily cause for concern. The good news is that your blood pressure should naturally go up towards the end of pregnancy. If it remains very low you should use caution when choosing an epidural during labor because it is well know for making blood pressure plummet.

Answer 2

3 years ago, I was diagnosed - hypertension with a reading of 160/100. I used to feel dizzy a lot, my legs had awful cramps, and levels were very low in my potassium, causing my fingers and toes to always cramp together. One day I started to feel really faint while I was driving with my daughter in the back seat and I passed out, hitting 3 cars and ending up in a ditch. That moment,I knew I had to do something because my meds weren't working. I heard about this diet from a friend and thought I'd give it a shot. The results have been remarkable. In just 21 days, I honestly can't remember feeling this good, my blood pressure went from 175/110 to 125/70.

Answer 3

the low blood pressure isnt a problem at all mine runs 80/42 or lower and the ob is unconcerned

Answer 4

u r lucky, it's not that bad. although the symptoms r just like high blood pressure. but at least u can fix it by eating.something ppl with hbp can't do.