allanah9 years ago

I wondered if you are a very fit person? My son plays rugby and has blood pressure similar to yours, but it's normal for him. He does have problems with fainting when eg he gets out a bath or drinks alcohol at times.low bp can be more common in athletic people.

I do think you need to chat with your GP and they might want to recheck or do 24 hr bp monitoring.

Also drink plenty of water as dehdration makes things worse.

I would check with your GP now to ask about preconception care, some GPS suggest starting folic acid for example whilst trying, but please check this information is what they still suggest.

Fabulous you are in remission and I'm certain they are happier that your bp is a tad lower than higher. Good luck and phone them tomorrow xxxx

lubash in reply to allanah9 years ago

Thanks alot for your reply.Am not athletic or in any sport but i try to be active and walk most of the time.Been on folic for the two months now.will be back to my GP next week.

Thanks

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norfolkjo9 years ago

I don't know about ra connection but I had low bp during pregnancy . I fainted a lot and was dizzy. I hardly drove my choice as I was scared but otherwise pregnancy was fine xx I now have bp averaging 100 over 60 now but they say its obviously normal for me ..

norfolkjo9 years ago

Oh and I am so not a fit athletic person just in case you thought I was xxx

lubash in reply to norfolkjo9 years ago

I keep praying that its nothing serious,will be getting full check up next month .Am so hopeful just knowing it will all be well despite all the challenges.Thanks for sharing

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allanah in reply to norfolkjo9 years ago

Ha ha xx

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oldtimer9 years ago

Look up Addison's disease just in case. Although sometimes low blood pressure is "normal for you", I think other more serious conditions should be excluded.

lab-lover9 years ago

My blood pressure is always low...I was told it is like an athletic 30 yr old..... I am 63 and just about walk for exercise.... and just to be awkward, my pulse, eeven at rest is usually 93!

lubash in reply to lab-lover9 years ago

Am told low is not bad as long as you dont get any signs of fatigue or dizziness,Was not worried till i fainted and keep getting super fatigued and dizzy.RA and pregnancy scares me as it is, now with low BP am even more worried.

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norfolkjo9 years ago

Its def better than high in pregnancy xx good luck xx