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hale710

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Before I start - I am going to ask the doctor about this when I'm next there. I'm not worried by anything, just curious.

I've been in hospital a lot recently for a tonsillectomy so I've started actually paying attention when they take my blood pressure. But I've no idea what the numbers mean!

It's usually in the region of 105/60. Can someone shed any light?

It was briefly mentioned a few years ago that my BP is low-ish, but no more has been said on it. In the last month I've noticed I get light headed when I stand up, I black out. I'm fully conscious etc, I just can't see for about 10 seconds. I'm guessing its related but I don't actually know of course!

I hear people worry about high BP, but never hear of concerns with low.
 
Engineer88

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right so james bonds bp is 140/70 which is perfect so yeah you are right yours is a bit low!

the 'blackout' as you say is your heart not pumping enough blood upwards to your brain/eyes for a few split seconds. thats what your seeing, an interuption.

I've heard its good to pump your fists a couple of thimes rapidly before standing can help reduce this (gets heart beating faster)

in the UK we dont prescribe meds for low bp, in germany they do apparently :)

hope that helps!
 
hale710

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Thanks! I don't suppose you know what the numbers actually mean?

If there's no meds for it then I guess it's not a problem :)
 
Engineer88

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pass. something is nagging the back of my mind but couldnt say for sure.
 
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