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Low Blood Pressure anyone?

ashley1381ashley1381 member
in November 2011 Moms

(I'm going to post this on second tri too b/c a lot more people visit there)

 

I've always had normal-ish blood pressure.  Generally 115-125/75-85.

 

Lately, my blood pressure has been super low and I've been feeling icky almost every single day between the hours of 11am-1pm.  

 

{I own a blood pressure cuff b/c I was having fainting spells a few years ago due to a drop in blood pressure}

 

All weekend my blood pressure was around the 70-109/42-55 range-- mostly coming in at 90/42.  I googled it and basically was told that a diastolic pressure of 42 would mean that I'm dead.

 

Well, I'm not and it's 42. I tested every hour and it remained 42 until this evening after I ate dinner. 

 

I'm going to call my doctor tomorrow but has anyone else had really low blood pressure and/or know what I can do to make me feel better every day?  I should note I am not dehydrated.  I drink more water than a fish lately. 

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  • sarahjames9sarahjames9 member
    I generally have 100/60 bp. I think mine may drop now and then too, but I dont have a cuff to check. When I feel dizzy or faint, eating something salty helps. Gotta balance water intake, but don't totally dilute the salt in your system. HTH!
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  • Special K MomSpecial K Mom

    I have had low blood pressure and the nurse said it was not surprising as I am hypothyroid. If you are really feeling icky, I would at least mention thyroid to your doctor. 20% of women get thyroid issues during pregnancy (that go away after most of the time). 

    So sorry you are feeling icky!  

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  • smilelarismilelari member

    How are you testing?  Some of the at home devices can be pretty inaccurate.

    My BP used to always be pretty average (117-120/80ish) but starting the last time I was pregnant it dropped pretty good and has never gone back up.  Normal for me now is more like 90/60.  42 is pretty darn low and if you are also not feeling so hot, I'd call and talk to a nurse.

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  • ashley1381ashley1381 member
    I'm testing it with an at home monitor.. so perhaps they aren't the most accurate. That being said, I would test mine then have my husband test his and his was always normal. 
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  • TheFireChickTheFireChick
    A drop in bp is normal due the the extra space that the blood has to travel. If it is making you feel light headed try laying down on your left side for a while. I would also let your dr. Know since it is making you feel bad.

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  • mayabethmayabeth
    Mine has been relatively low at dr. appointments (98/53) but dr. didn't seem concerned.  I do find that I get "black-outs" (where I stand up and everything goes dark) more often now, but I just do my best to take my time getting up and stay hydrated, etc.  Let us know what the dr. says.  Hope you feel better!
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