Low Blood Pressure
My husband suggested I take my blood pressure because I'm so tired. We've had a machine for about two years. So I got it out, took my pressure and it was 85 over 53! I freaked out and started Googling blood pressure to see how dangerous that was. I found that optimal is now 115/75, and lower than 90/60 is a problem. Uh oh! Time for more research before I go back to the doctor.
Low blood pressure is blood pressure that is so low that it is causing symptoms or signs due to the low flow of blood through the arteries and veins. When the flow of blood is too low to deliver enough oxygen and nutrients to vital organs such as the brain, heart, and kidney; the organs do not function normally and may be permanently damaged. It should be noted that unlike high blood pressure, which is defined on the basis of blood pressure alone, low blood pressure is defined primarily by signs and symptoms of low blood flow. In fact, some individuals may have a blood pressure of 90/50 and have no signs or symptoms of low blood pressure, and, therefore, not have low blood pressure while others who normally have a blood pressure of 130/80 may develop symptoms and signs of low blood pressure if their blood pressure drops to 100/60." (MedicineNet.com)
I guess it depends on whether or not you have symptoms, but I think 80's is too low.
Is this why I'm so tired??? I've been taking the pressure every hour and it stays in the 80s. There was even one in the 70s. I'm becoming obsessed. Can't figure it out. I thought it was fine. It's always normal at the doctor's office. Maybe the machine is faulty, but I doubt it because my husband's numbers are fine. I'll take it to the doctor's visit and compare to their machine.
Posted by elizabeth | Filed under:
did you get anywhere with this? i have the same problem... but i saw no answers on your question...
I have a b/p reading of 92/53, I exercise regulary and feel fit and normal.
As long as you do not show symptoms like dizzyness of faintness you are healthy.
One way to test your self is to take a b/p reading sitting, lying down and standing. If all 3 show little change in results then there is no need to worry. If there are large differences in the reading then see your doctor.
I fogot to add. your b/p is unusually low, it could be that you have not put it on correctly, also home devices are not as acurate as the doctors. you should also note that tiredness can come with age.
can rh neg.blood cause a problem for a heart transplant. and also low blood pressure?