Hey guys, first off I should note I'm 26 years old which shouldn't normally be an age to be worried about blood pressure but over the past couple months I've been under extreme stress with a death in the family and other issues. The past few days I've been feeling drowsy and kind of tired. I thought maybe it was stress, but I went to the pharmacy and had my blood pressure taken a few times and it seemed abnormally low. It was 119/65. I know the top number is fine but the bottom number has always been in the 70's with me before. I think before today the lowest I've ever seen it was at 68. Should I be worried about this?
2006-12-12 14:00:26 · 12 answers · asked by kyle_s077 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
119/65 still considered normal. I wouldn't worry too much about it. You could just be getting a cold...
2006-12-12 14:08:24 · answer #1 · answered by scottr9 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, don't worry about that number. The top number goes up with excitement i.e. stress. The lower number goes up and down a little without a lot of worry. Just keep monitering it and if it goes lower that say 55 on the bottom see a DR. your tiredness is a result of being under stress and maybe you need to rest. Also, the weather and your diet and oother things can make you feel this way. Are you eating right, drinking enough fluids and getting enough rest. Taking any medications or anything? That can make a difference also. So, just try to take care of you now. Keep an eye on the BP and see a DR. if this continues after you have done these things or the top number goes up to 140 and the bottom number drops. Young people have low bottom numbers usually and if you are athletic it can be even lower. So, just hang in and don't stress if you don't have to. Good luck. Prayers and love coming your way. Sorry for all your troubles.
2006-12-12 14:14:35 · answer #2 · answered by MISS-MARY 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You want to be below 120/80 for that is normal. Prehypertension, which is high normal, is 120-139/80-89. Hypertension, high blood pressure, is over 140/90.
You are on the border between normal and prehypertension. However, if you been under a lot of stress, this elevated blood pressure might just be transient. Those pharmacy blood pressure machines are not reliable. If concerned, go to a MD, nurse, or pharmacist to get it taken.
2006-12-13 02:01:12 · answer #3 · answered by Lea 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Low BP is only ever a problem if you are symptomatic due to blood pressure being so low that it is not sufficient enough to push blood to the brain- this can cause dizziness.100 is not considered hypotensive. Hypotention is defined as BP being <90/60. It is unlikely that your BP being 100 is the cause of your dizziness. A BP of 100 isn't dangerous. See your GP and he will do blood work, perhaps you are anaemic or you have issues with your blood sugar etc. What were your blood pressure readings prior to this one? Single BP readings shouldn't be considered diagnostic, BP is variable. That said, if you were previously hypertensive with a high BP and all of a sudden it has dropped to 100, this is significant.
2016-03-29 05:12:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think your blood pressure is the issue. Your blood pressure is normal and is not considered too low. You could be stressed out, have mono or something else wrong. I'd go see your primary doc and he/she could run some tests.
2006-12-12 14:09:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't feel right - go to the doctor. Mine is, normally, 101/65 or around that range. But that's normal for me cause I am a runner and do lots of yoga too.
2006-12-12 14:09:52 · answer #6 · answered by travesty 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No.
Some fluctuations are normal. A change less than 20 points should be fine.
Anti-depressants or alchohol can lower it.
If you are not getting dizzy spells or lightheadedness, you should be fine.
2006-12-12 14:14:22 · answer #7 · answered by Chief 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, that's actually very good numbers, so look elsewhere for the cause of your fatigue. A visit to your physician is not a bad idea.
2006-12-12 14:09:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your bloodpressure is OK! B/s those pharmacy machines at the drug store are always off anyways. If you want to check it go to the doctor.
2006-12-12 14:12:23 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOU ARE OK!
YOU did not say how many hours you do WORKOUT/day!
I know your answer! Nothing!
How do I know?
Because you said ' i've been under EXTREME STRESS!
OH! Blood pressure certainly would not kill you! BUT, Stress, soon will KILL YOU!
Stress is worse than any poison!
AND ONLY
AND ONLY
AND ONLY
Workout and Exercise will KILL stress!
AND ONLY
Workout and Exercise will KILL stress!
AND ONLY
Workout and Exercise will KILL stress!
AND ONLY
Workout and Exercise will KILL stress!
AND ONLY
Workout and Exercise will KILL stress!
AND ONLY
Workout and Exercise will KILL stress!
AND ONLY
Workout and Exercise will KILL stress!
So kill stress in your body, before STRESS KILL YOU!
2006-12-12 14:31:13 · answer #10 · answered by Iranian Amigo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋