BP is low

[Lynn1966]

Hi can anyone help? My BP is low 86/58. Is there anyway I can get this to go higher?

[MichaelJH Heart Star]

Your medication probably needs some minor adjustment. See your GP next week or if concerned ring 111 for advice, particularly if you are symptomatic.

[Lynn1966 in reply to MichaelJH]

Thanks MichaeljH, I’m feeling ok just a little clammy. I’m going to check it again in an hour to see if it’s got a little higher. Your such a comfort to this group Michael x

[Shoshov in reply to Lynn1966]

Hi lynn I find drinking water brings it up. Your maybe a bit dehydrated

[Lynn1966 in reply to Shoshov]

Hi Shoshov, I've drank loads off water since taking my BP earlier and it's gone up to 98 /64 ,so all is ok. Thank you x

[Shoshov in reply to Lynn1966]

Your very welcome. They did it with me in hospital. I wouldn’t have thought about it otherwise❤️shiona

[Nathan53]

Hi Lynn In addition to the replies you have already received the other thing that will increase your BP is increasing sodium (salt) level in your diet. I know the aim is to carefully watch and aim for a low sodium diet, a temporary increase may help particularly if you already have a very low intake? I think as Michael says your meds may need reviewing so my suggestion is only a very temporary emergency measure and of course not an option if you have kidney or other health problems which dictate low sodium diet.

[Nathan53]

I forgot to also say if you think BP is really low at anytime be careful when standing up after you have been sitting or lying down. Stand for a minute before walking and if you feel unsteady or dizzy sit back down

[Lynn1966]

Hi all I’m in hospital again now, by BP went very low. They think it’s my meds😬 hopefully I’ll get it sorted soon x

[Sususulio]

Oh pants but maybe the best place - they will get you sorted and home soon x

[Lynn1966]

Bloods , echo and ecg was all good, just waiting for X-ray. They want me to only take one 30mg isosorbide a day instead off the two. I only started the two a day yesterday 😬😬😬😬

[Nathan53]

Pleased your results are clear Lynn you will be out quickly I am sure. Take care

[Lynn1966]

I’m home again now, BP still low, but they were happy for me going home. It’s a case of getting the meds sorted. Thanks for your lovely messages x

[Shoshov in reply to Lynn1966]

Glad to hear your feeling better lynn❤️shiona

[clarehealsworldwide]

Best of luck Lynn. I take a 20mg isosorbide mono in the morning and a second pill 6 hours later. That seems to work well for me. Clare

[gal4God]

I’ve had my meds uped and a couple of heart ops and my bp went up. It’s now high instead of low.

[S11m]

Did they check your sodium (salt) level?Do you have instrumentation?

I got a pulse oximeter, which proved that my SPo2 was getting down to 75 at night... then the GP realised that I was not "just depressed" and referred me to a cardio!

[Lynn1966]

Hi all my bp has been good today, Iv just stopped taking the isosorbide monotrate in the morning, just take one in the afternoon. Iv had a much better day today. Feel a little like my normal self x