Is it bad to have low blood pressure?

Question

Whenever I go to the drug store and use the machines I always have lower than normal blood pressure
Today the first number was 107
the second was 69
and the beats per minute was 80

Just curious. I am a 27 year old female.

Hmmmmm, this was after a cup of coffee if that matters. I woke up, had coffee and went to the drug store to get soap.

Answer 1

Your BP/HR is just fine based on this reading.

First, those BP machines found in stores are not all that accurate. Though they are better than nothing. If you to monitor your BP regularly I suggest that you purchase a machine for home use. That can be found at most drug stores and in the pharmacy department of retail stores like Wal-Mart or Target. A good one can be found for a reasonable price. This link from the American Heart Association can help decide what to buy and how to care for it.

AHA - Blood Pressure -- Buying and Caring for Home Equipment
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4495

Second, Knowing how and when to check your BP is equally important. The most common view is that morning is best, before becoming active, taking medicine or eating/drinking and after going to the bathroom. A full bladder can make your BP read high. Then sit still for 10-15 minutes, feet flat on the floor and arm slightly bent at heart level. Several readings over time are needed to make a diagnosis. Learn more at the following link from Mayo Clinic.

Mayo Clinic - Get the most out of home monitoring
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/high-blood-pressure/HI00016

Keeping a good record is also advised.

I have set up a website that provides basic information on the conditions and procedures I have experienced. It also provides links to more information. On the Blood Pressure page there are tables of what the numbers mean, links to learn how to properly monitor your BP, and links to printable tracking logs.

See the link to my website in the source box below.

Hope this helps you.

Terry

Answer 2

What about fever? Is there any fever? How does her heart feel? Is it beating very rapidly? When you are that sick your BP can skyrocket anyway, so even if she had her BP taken now it could be high because she is ill. If she has high BP and is this ill it can rise even higher and be dangerous...maybe that could be why the headaches too. If you just suddenly came down with it it could be a flu bug. But flus can make you very sick and are dangerous too and if you are this sick you should get a doc to come to the house or go to the hospital. The danger is you can become very dehydrated which could be why your head is pounding so much too. Take little sips every 10 minutes or so if you can't keep things down. You could have vertigo which is what makes you so dizzy you can't even turn over...that would be from an infection to your inner ears and surrounding glands. It could even be much more serious than all this however...maybe you need a CT scan done on your head to see what is going on if the doc rules out any of the above. The worst scenario is an aneurism or stroke or something else happening...but don't think the worst at this point because more than likely it's a flu bug. Do get checked out. When someone is that sick you shouldn't be having to guess what it is. Hope your mom is better real soon! :~)

Answer 3

Well it's better than having high blood pressure that's for sure. You can easily make low blood pressure go up but high blood pressure is not called 'the silent killer' for nothing. You probably have chronic low blood pressure. Just make sure that you eat well and don't skip meals. A sudden drop can make you faint especially in the heat. Apart from that you could say you're lucky. And your heart beat is normal by the way Adult heart beat at rest should be anything from 60 to 80. For info text book blood pressure is 120/125 over 80/85 but some people have low chronic low blood pressure. Are you a vegetarian? Because vegetarians too tend to have low blood pressure since they don't eat meat. Or perhaps you don't like salt which raises blood pressure too. As I said it's dangerous to have high not low blood pressure. High blood pressure is the cause of strokes and heart attacks.

Answer 4

Everything that I have read and experienced over my 75 years that looks like a great BP to me.
I believe your doctor would say so. BP can change dramatically (as much as 10-20 points) just in 10 minutes or so---might take it after moderate walking, wait 10 minutes after complete resting and then compare. Believe you are ok.
Have dr check it out if your really worried./

Answer 5

You should look up "Hypotension" (the opposite of "hypertension"). Basically, it refers to low blood pressure.

If you feel dizzy upon standing, yours could be too low. If you don't have this experience, you're probably fine.

Sometimes they recommend increasing your sodium and caffeine intake to raise it a bit. If it's REALLY low, there are drugs, but yours doesn't sound that bad.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Your BP is absolutely normal, nothing to worry. Take life easy you won't have hypertension as long as you stay away from that machine. OK.
You must be having enough knowledge to avoid factors of hypertension.
I tell you that machine is the workshop of devil, so have your annual check up by your doctor.

Answer 8

Yeah, it means that not enough blood flow is getting to the heart and brain as needed.