Raising blood pressure

Hello all,

I had a PM fitted 6 weeks ago, so there's a lot going on in my mind and body right now.

My main question regards blood pressure - I had a tilt test a couple of days ago, and fainted. The doctor said I had no blood pressure, but I need to check that when I see my doctor in a couple of weeks (it sounds too crazy)

My question is, can I increase my blood pressure?

I've started eating savoury breakfasts, drinking lots of water, carrying salt sachets... I can't start up at a gym or swimming pool till my doc gives me a note, so walking my dog and getting round the city to give classes is my exercise.

Any tips?

Thanks to previous posts I feel much better about my progress!

Hope you're all fine and dandy

Julia x


2 Comments

Raising your blood pressure

by Ef25 - 2017-10-23 07:28:27

There are things that will help raise bp. For mefication, ask your doctor about " midodrine". You might also want to start wearing compression stockings maybe even an abdominal binder.  

Julia

by IAN MC - 2017-10-23 12:03:17

You seem to be doing all the right things with hydration and increasing salt intake . If these don't work maybe a prescription drug such as  midodrine or norepinephrine could be the answer.

If those don't work , as a  last resort, try buying a self-assembly flat pack wardrobe and  put it together with or without  the instructions.  It sends up my blood pressure every time !

Being a passenger while my wife drives is another useful tip.

Best of luck

Ian

 

 

 

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