Low Blood Pressure

I went yesterday to have my 50k mile check up on my pacemaker. The pm unit itself is just fine. I will need a new one in about a year.

However, while doing the testing my blood pressure dropped suddenly on the treadmill, 80/50. She asked if I was dizzy and I said "I am always dizzy" which I am requently. So they drew some blood and are going to get back with me.

Apparently after a discussion this may have been going on for several months. I have lost weight recently but I am now in range of ideal weight instead of above it.

So my question is, why would my blood pressure just drop? Any thoughts would be helpful.

4 Comments

Sudden Drop In BP

by J.B. - 2009-10-08 02:10:32

This is what http://www.webmd.com says about causes for sudden drop in blood pressure? Take a look and throw out those you know are not the cause of your problem. The remainder may give you some ideas about what to ask your doctor.

A reaction to medication or alcohol
Loss of blood from bleeding
Low body temperature
High body temperature
Heart muscle disease causing heart failure
Sepsis, a severe blood infection
Severe dehydration from vomiting, diarrhea, or fever
A reaction to medication or alcohol
A severe allergic reaction, called anaphylaxis

Me Too

by ppt - 2009-10-08 05:10:51

I just made appointment with GP and Cardiologist today as my BP is erratic. From a low of 87/69 to a high of 153/69 in the space of an hour. I also almost passed out after a workout (mild). Keep us posted please and I will add to this thread what the Drs say. Thx to J.B. for the awesome list but none of those apply to me - except maybe the dehydration but had no vomiting etc. I just didn't have a lot to drink that morning as I was so busy running errands. I did drink a lot when I saw my BP was so low and then the BP stabilized the rest of the day. But the next morning it was low again.

weight loss

by jessie - 2009-10-08 08:10:55

if you even lose 10 pounds it often affects your b.p. it is good to lose if you are overweight. i am on b.p. pills for many years. i have recently lost 23 pounds and my.b.p. has dropped significantly. i may need an evaluation later if i continue to lose. my goal is to be within the bmr for my age and height. so this might be your problem. jessie

Possible flu or virus

by ElectricFrank - 2009-10-09 12:10:54

I've been going through a bunch of flu like symptoms for several weeks and one of the problems has been a very erratic BP. About a week ago I took my BP every 15 minutes for a whole day to take to the doctors office. I didn't want to hit one of those times when it was up and have to try to get him to believe me about the low times. During that 14 hour period I was every where from 195/113 down to 85/49. These two readings were only an hour apart.

I've been drinking plenty of water so it isn't dehydration.

Since then I have talked to several people who have had similar symptoms, which makes me wonder if it is something going around.

frank

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