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RaeofLite · 24th Nov 2011, 08:58 PM

I take my blood pressure for kicks and the fun of it at times in hospitals (if I'm visiting someone I know), or in pharmacies when I'm nearby.

Today I took mine at a grocery store and it read: 98/58. The usual range is 110/70 or 120/80 is it not? Last time I had mine tested a month and a half ago it read 110/70.

It kinda scared me. I drink a lot of water, exercises on occasion, eat healthily and yes ok... I do smoke (I know, bad me...)

But why is it so low? Is that abnormal? Should I worry?

MamaFugs · 24th Nov 2011, 09:30 PM

98/58 is a bit low, but it's nothing to worry about. my husband normally runs that low or even a bit lower than that. Your blood pressure changes a bit throughout the day, depending on things like activity, smoking, etc.
Try to notice if you're feeling dizzy or light-headed and keep an eye on your blood pressure. Also, remember that those machines in the supermarket and drug stores aren't necessarily perfectly accurate.

mike90 · 25th Nov 2011, 04:46 AM

Wish I could lower mine. I am on ramipril, propanolol and felotens XL at the max dose and it is still 160/100 area. Was 220/200 at its worst.

Try not to worry about it. If you start to feel dizzy or spaced out (especially on standing) speak with a doctor. If not try not to worry about it (although worrying puts BP up so maybe it is a good thing you do lol) xx

**KaraBulut** · 25th Nov 2011, 05:27 AM

Those readins are not unusually low for a female in your age group. The question is whether you have any symptoms- feeling faint, feeling weak, etc. If you are not symptomatic, then it is not something to be overly concerned with.

Hexagon · 25th Nov 2011, 11:07 AM

Eat salt if you feel dizzy. It actually works, seriously. I have low blood pressure running on my mums side of the family.

Aeon Magus · 25th Nov 2011, 12:52 PM

What is your blood pressure normally? One person's low blood pressure may be normal for the next, it varies from person to person.
Seeing as you were at the grocery store when you took the bp test, it could be that you've been standing for too long. I have neurally mediated hypotension (NMH), so I can't stand for long periods of time. It's said that before you faint, everything goes black, but for me, all I saw was white before my face found the floor... Yeah, ouch.

EDIT:
Off topic - Funniest explanation I got for this was from my doctor. He said that when you get low blood pressure and faint, it's because all your blood goes down to your feet and your head goes along with it.

starfish · 25th Nov 2011, 03:55 PM

Those machines in grocery stores and what not are know to be inaccurate.

Gravity · 25th Nov 2011, 07:03 PM

To second the above, selectively:

Grocery store machines are not always the most accurate. And a blood pressure reading of that level is not necessarily all that abnormal. 120/80 is considered "normal," but only recently - historically speaking it's actually a bit high. If you work out, drink water, etc. and don't do things that tend to raise one's blood pressure (such as a high sodium diet), then it's not too surprising for you to be low.

If you are having any problems from low blood pressure, they'll become undeniably obvious. Dizzyness, fainting, etc. Unless you start to feel any of these things - and you'll know it if they're happening - you should be fine.

If you are worried, though - go to a doctor. There's no substitute!

24th Nov 2011, 08:58 PM	#1
RaeofLite I've got the moves like Jagger Full Member Gender: ♀ Orientation: Sapphicly inclined Out Status: My closet is for clothes! Location: BC, Canada Age: 23 Posts: 3,111 Join Date: Apr 2009	Looow Blood Pressure I take my blood pressure for kicks and the fun of it at times in hospitals (if I'm visiting someone I know), or in pharmacies when I'm nearby. Today I took mine at a grocery store and it read: 98/58. The usual range is 110/70 or 120/80 is it not? Last time I had mine tested a month and a half ago it read 110/70. It kinda scared me. I drink a lot of water, exercises on occasion, eat healthily and yes ok... I do smoke (I know, bad me...) But why is it so low? Is that abnormal? Should I worry? __________________ People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." -Bonnie Jean Wasmund (and the lesbians)

24th Nov 2011, 09:30 PM	#2
MamaFugs Member Regular Member Gender: Female Orientation: Proud Mom of gay son Location: Bowling Green, OH Age: 40 Posts: 24 Join Date: Nov 2011	Re: Looow Blood Pressure 98/58 is a bit low, but it's nothing to worry about. my husband normally runs that low or even a bit lower than that. Your blood pressure changes a bit throughout the day, depending on things like activity, smoking, etc. Try to notice if you're feeling dizzy or light-headed and keep an eye on your blood pressure. Also, remember that those machines in the supermarket and drug stores aren't necessarily perfectly accurate. __________________ Today you are you! That is truer than true! There is no one alive who is you-er than you! Dr. Seuss

25th Nov 2011, 04:46 AM	#3
mike90 Member Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Rugby - UK Age: 21 Posts: 96 Join Date: Nov 2011	Re: Looow Blood Pressure Wish I could lower mine. I am on ramipril, propanolol and felotens XL at the max dose and it is still 160/100 area. Was 220/200 at its worst. Try not to worry about it. If you start to feel dizzy or spaced out (especially on standing) speak with a doctor. If not try not to worry about it (although worrying puts BP up so maybe it is a good thing you do lol) xx __________________ Being gay is the best thing that has ever happened to me. If I was not I would never have met the most wonderful man in the world, my Peter.

25th Nov 2011, 05:27 AM	#4
KaraBulut EC Health Expert EC Expert Gender: Male Location: US Posts: 3,969 Join Date: Mar 2008	Re: Looow Blood Pressure Those readins are not unusually low for a female in your age group. The question is whether you have any symptoms- feeling faint, feeling weak, etc. If you are not symptomatic, then it is not something to be overly concerned with. Last edited by KaraBulut; 25th Nov 2011 at 05:29 AM..

25th Nov 2011, 11:07 AM	#5
Hexagon Bright Spark Full Member Gender: ?TM transguy Orientation: Panromantic Asexual Out Status: Pending review Location: Somerset, UK Age: 17 Posts: 1,051 Join Date: May 2011	Re: Looow Blood Pressure Eat salt if you feel dizzy. It actually works, seriously. I have low blood pressure running on my mums side of the family. __________________ When god has low self-esteem, does that make him an atheist?

25th Nov 2011, 12:52 PM	#6
Aeon Magus EC's Blue Gaylien Full Member Gender: I go peepee standing up xD Orientation: I'm a Man's Man Out Status: The people that I care about most. Location: South Africa Posts: 2,262 Join Date: Nov 2011	Re: Looow Blood Pressure What is your blood pressure normally? One person's low blood pressure may be normal for the next, it varies from person to person. Seeing as you were at the grocery store when you took the bp test, it could be that you've been standing for too long. I have neurally mediated hypotension (NMH), so I can't stand for long periods of time. It's said that before you faint, everything goes black, but for me, all I saw was white before my face found the floor... Yeah, ouch. EDIT: Off topic - Funniest explanation I got for this was from my doctor. He said that when you get low blood pressure and faint, it's because all your blood goes down to your feet and your head goes along with it. __________________ Sing me a Painting, I'll paint you a Song Inside my heart is breaking. My make-up may be flaking, but my smile still stays on. The show must go on. Last edited by Aeon Magus; 25th Nov 2011 at 12:55 PM..

25th Nov 2011, 03:55 PM	#7
starfish This space for lease. Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: I like guys Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Hippie Town, Alberta of the US Age: 31 Posts: 2,111 Join Date: Nov 2008	Re: Looow Blood Pressure Those machines in grocery stores and what not are know to be inaccurate. __________________ All the problems of the world could be settled easily if men were only willing to think. The trouble is that men very often resort to all sorts of devices in order not to think, because thinking is such hard work. --Thomas J. Watson

25th Nov 2011, 07:03 PM	#8
Gravity EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Arizona Age: 31 Posts: 642 Join Date: Nov 2011	Re: Looow Blood Pressure To second the above, selectively: Grocery store machines are not always the most accurate. And a blood pressure reading of that level is not necessarily all that abnormal. 120/80 is considered "normal," but only recently - historically speaking it's actually a bit high. If you work out, drink water, etc. and don't do things that tend to raise one's blood pressure (such as a high sodium diet), then it's not too surprising for you to be low. If you are having any problems from low blood pressure, they'll become undeniably obvious. Dizzyness, fainting, etc. Unless you start to feel any of these things - and you'll know it if they're happening - you should be fine. If you are worried, though - go to a doctor. There's no substitute! __________________ "If you didn't think it would hurt your reputation, what would you choose?"

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