low blood pressure and low GFR

[goodnature]

my blood pressure averages out to 113/52 and my GFR is 48 is there any relation between the two.

[Bassetmommer]

Hi Goodnature,

Although high blood pressure is often is in correlation to kidney disease, there is also information about low blood pressure. I think you need to speak to your doctor to find the reason for the lower number, your diastolic number. I would suggest you have your readings done more often to see if this was a one time reading or what you run normally. You can get a BP cuff for home and journal your readings. Most BP fluctuates during the day and activities. But a diastolic reading of 52 is pretty low.

sciencedaily.com/releases/2...

medicinenet.com/low_blood_p...

[goodnature in reply to Bassetmommer]

Thanks Bassetmommer. The reading I gave as my blood pressure have been averaged out over two weeks. Though I use my home cuff, I have gone to different places to have it read and it still is so low. Of course I am 80 years old also. but I am fairly active.Thanks again

[orangecity41 in reply to goodnature]

I am 78 and my blood pressure runs in low range. I am ckd level 3b.

[Bet117 in reply to Bassetmommer]

I agree and feel that you need to work more closely with your doctor on this. If you are taking any high Blood Pressure medication, perhaps it needs to be adjusted.

I have naturally low to low normal blood pressure as did my mother.

My GP and nephrologist are both on top of this; a dystolic reading of less than 60 is not optimal.

Please give a call!

[Hidden]

That’s a normal blood pressure

[Marvin8]

As long as you're properly hydrated and you aren't suffering any low blood pressure symptoms, it's probably normal for you and your age.

[Bet117 in reply to Marvin8]

Marvin, you are absolutely correct about hydration in this issue. Below 60 isn't optimal; but each person is different.

I had an issue with my BP dropping last summer; I added more water and a tad of Gatorade Zero in the morning and a small amount of coffee has kept me at 60 or so.

To be monitored to say the least.