BP = Cause for concern?

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I_Am-aZon Posts: 893 Joined: 2003/02/18	2004/05/03, 12:06 PM I had a random blood pressure test the other day from the health nurse here at work and it was a little (lot?) on the low side = 98/60. The nurse seemed concerned that hypoglycemia or a thyroid problem may be the cause. Could I just be fit? or should I be worried? (I have a regular doctor check up in the fall, but wasn't looking to visit her earlier if I could avoid it)

	2004/05/03, 12:23 PM Cuffs can lie. My doc had me bring mine in and check it against his. We tried 4 cuffs and got 4 readings. Go figure. -------------- There is no joy in mudville. Charlie
fryer91 Posts: 441 Joined: 2003/09/29	2004/05/03, 12:44 PM I hear you charlie...Get the right cuff size, then go from there. Plus, some suffer from white coat syndrome; not in your case I_Am-azon. If you want to raise it, eat some canned veges, drink some whiskey, and smoke something right before:big_smile:.. My wife runs about that range also, and the docs requested blood work. Everything was fine!
I_Am-aZon Posts: 893 Joined: 2003/02/18	2004/05/03, 01:07 PM I will follow up on this in the fall (I won't worry until then :) I do seem to have always had a lower BP than most - the readings are consistently low. It just that since having high BP was not good, alternatively one might wonder if low BP was also problematic.
DanielJLove Posts: 320 Joined: 2004/03/30	2004/05/03, 03:07 PM It really depends on you. This is not a drastically low blood pressure to begin with, but even if it were, the main concern is your symptomology. Do you get dizzy when you standup, are you blacking out, are you overly fatigued, are you urinating enough etc... If all those things are normal then there really isn't anything to worry about, just make sure you are drinking plenty of fluid and continue being healthy. Daniel Love
Taurie Posts: 374 Joined: 2003/10/15	2004/05/03, 03:17 PM My blood pressure has always been low even lower than yours...nurses or doctors have never seemed concerned about it. If your not having symptoms I wouldn't worry about it. What did your doc say during you last visit?
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2004/05/03, 05:35 PM If you can, buy a bp gauge and check it against your doc's. The best time to check bp is first thing in the morning as that is when it will be highest. -------------- "A will finds a way, failure is not an option" Ivan carivan@freetrainers.com Montreal Canada
fsdsk Posts: 959 Joined: 2003/11/30	2004/05/04, 06:32 AM FIrst of all, nurses should not be attempting a diagnosis after 1 reading - don't be alarmed. Having some experience (I'm an EMT) BP's can be inaccurate. To get an accurate BP, have on done on each arm about 10 min apart. Now with that being said, are you experiencind any other symptons that could lead you to think there is something else wrong? If so see the Dr.
I_Am-aZon Posts: 893 Joined: 2003/02/18	2004/05/04, 08:46 AM Thanks for the feedback everyone. I do not black out or experience any really noticeable symptoms except for fatigue. That one gets me quite hard sometimes - I may have a day (or 3)where I feel as if I can't wake up properly at all. Ends up annoying me enough to fight it.:angry:
DanielJLove Posts: 320 Joined: 2004/03/30	2004/05/04, 11:40 AM If fatigue is the only issue, than that can stem from many different issues including many benign ones. If you are concerned though talk to you doctor.
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2004/05/06, 09:19 AM Hey, azon - I have low BP, too. It may just be your fitness level. That hard time waking up - I have that ocasionally, I can't link it to anything other than disrupted sleep patterns and/or hormonal cycles. Trying to describe the dizzy/odd nerve twanging feeling to a doctor is impossible. The better I am about my sleep schedule and diet and all, the les frequently it occurs... Be careful that you are not overtraining, that could cause fatigue. -------------- If you fall down seven times, get up eight.
I_Am-aZon Posts: 893 Joined: 2003/02/18	2004/05/06, 09:29 AM Amy - isn't it funny - being physicallt fit was the last thing I gave thought to...maybe I am a borderline hypochondriac! :laugh: It all seems to fit though - sleep deprivation - especially during this stressful time in my life can kick me into depression (which totally sucks) if I don't watch out...or crankiness (which can be cured with a good workout) :angry::big_smile: Have to be careful. You've seen my log here - do you think I could be overtraining? Admittedly, I am someone who never feel as if they are doing enough, so I see that this could happen if I am not careful.:(
princesslodgey Posts: 1,748 Joined: 2004/02/21	2004/05/06, 02:35 PM keep an eye on your resting pulse(taken before you get up) - if it's on the low side being fit is more likely, if its high or especially rising on consequetive days then you could be overtraining.
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2004/05/06, 05:18 PM the princess is correct - take your pulse a full minute before getting out of bed in the morning once a week and see what is going on. Looking at your journal, i don't think you are overtraining. training hard, yes (thattagirl!) but not overmuch. Stress does cause fatigue, aches, pains, you name it. Maybe you need to look into yoga or some other form of stress management? Could be very beneficial. Anything we can help with that is stressing you out? -------------- If you fall down seven times, get up eight.
	2004/05/06, 05:57 PM It helps relieve my stress when my wife talks dirty to me. But it also raises my blood pressure!:surprised: -------------- There is a little joy in mudville. Charlie
I_Am-aZon Posts: 893 Joined: 2003/02/18	2004/05/07, 09:13 AM I will try the pulse rate idea - sounds really good - thanks Princess and Amy :) Amy - glad you approve of my training program grunt grunt:dumbbell::big_smile::dumbbell: As to the stress Amy - well I am unsure if anyone can help me. I am kind of stuck between a rock and a hard place. I have a 3 yr old (her birthday is today!!! :big_smile: ) and I have been in a marriage, that hasn't been a marriage in ..well, for somewhat the same amount of time. It can be tough at times. Weighing odds on staying versus when to go weigh heavily on my mind, and it is taking me a very long time to find out when and what is right...for me, for him and especially, for her. If we have to go through this, I am praying that we as parents can make a solution in the best possible manner. I do not want her to get caught up in a struggle between her parents, so that is probably the main reason I have stayed so long. If you have any advice to give me, feel free, I could probably use it! I just didn't want to broach it as a main post as I am not always comfortable being so "open". OK, now Im done whining! Back to some serious butt kickin at the gym tonight!!! (leg/glute nite) :dumbbell::big_smile::dumbbell:
DanielJLove Posts: 320 Joined: 2004/03/30	2004/05/07, 12:26 PM My little girl is about three, will be in July, and my wife and I were having one hell of a time over the last three years. It seems that those little packages make a lot of changes in how things operate. Anyway, we went to some counseling sessions back in the Fall, and although things aren't perfect, they are better. We should probably continue going, but we have slacked off since Christmas. Anyway, the point is, if you haven't tried counseling, and he is willing, it can be very benefecial. I would assume that there was something that you all loved about each other before you got married, and subsequently had child, and you may be able to find that again. There is a penny and a half. Good luck.....:)