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I first must assume that you are not on any medications that can have a side effect of lowering your blood pressure. Look up any medication you have. Nextly be safe as you are able. Get up from sitting or laying down position slowly in steps because this changing of position can lower pressure temporarily further, causing what is called "postural hypotension". Nextly, you don't tell me your age, but when we pass a certain point we lose our drive to take in fluids; the normal signals don't work for us. Most people of a certain age typically enter the hospital with blood that shows "dehydration". Fluid gives volume to keep everything pumping; think of it that way. Keep hydrated. Can you tell me what underlying conditions you have if any? The blood pressure system is soooo complex, involving so many factors from hormones to kidneys. I am assuming your doc did all the tests and sees no reason explainable right now. Do know that some people have normally a low blood pressure. I do. It is more what is called labile in that my "white coat phobia" will shoot my pressure up in doc office, down at home. When relaxed I am seldom over 90 to 110/ 0. I have had dental folk who give anesthesia when fear factor takes me from 160/90 to 90/0 when they gave nitrous oxide. But relax me at all and that is my pressure. Thirdly, you should now get the best measurement device (ask doctor) for at home measurement, check it against your doc office to see if you get readings fairly comparable, keep a twice daily reading of your BP. And most of all, don't worry overmuch. At this point it could be anything, or nothing. You will follow up with medical. Symptoms are what you need a diary of so start a daily Blood Pressure Book. Wishing you all the good luck. Remember that you seldom hear of people dying from low blood pressure, but high blood pressure is a real killer. Just follow up.
Yes, just read an article that said to sit up in bed for a few minutes before getting up. Helps the blood flow thru the body to the heart. Also have read to drink a glass of water when first getting up.
AlvaDeer has given you some good advice. Low blood pressure can be caused by SO many things that sometimes it is hard to determine why. We need more information before we can give more appropriate advice or suggestions.
You need to keep track of your blood pressure morning and evening and whenever you feel like your blood pressure is low.
You can also download BP tracker applications to your smartphone or Iphone, etc.
I have had low blood pressure for 20+ years. (It is heredity--my paternal grandfather and aunt had low blood pressure). I have been able to live a normal life as long as I keep myself hydrated, change from lying to sitting to standing positions slowly, watch for signs of my blood pressure getting low, and taking my medications as ordered. It is nothing to be scared about--just something to be aware of as you go about your daily life and make adjustments if necessary.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
Nextly be safe as you are able. Get up from sitting or laying down position slowly in steps because this changing of position can lower pressure temporarily further, causing what is called "postural hypotension".
Nextly, you don't tell me your age, but when we pass a certain point we lose our drive to take in fluids; the normal signals don't work for us. Most people of a certain age typically enter the hospital with blood that shows "dehydration". Fluid gives volume to keep everything pumping; think of it that way. Keep hydrated.
Can you tell me what underlying conditions you have if any? The blood pressure system is soooo complex, involving so many factors from hormones to kidneys. I am assuming your doc did all the tests and sees no reason explainable right now.
Do know that some people have normally a low blood pressure. I do. It is more what is called labile in that my "white coat phobia" will shoot my pressure up in doc office, down at home. When relaxed I am seldom over 90 to 110/ 0. I have had dental folk who give anesthesia when fear factor takes me from 160/90 to 90/0 when they gave nitrous oxide. But relax me at all and that is my pressure.
Thirdly, you should now get the best measurement device (ask doctor) for at home measurement, check it against your doc office to see if you get readings fairly comparable, keep a twice daily reading of your BP.
And most of all, don't worry overmuch. At this point it could be anything, or nothing. You will follow up with medical. Symptoms are what you need a diary of so start a daily Blood Pressure Book.
Wishing you all the good luck. Remember that you seldom hear of people dying from low blood pressure, but high blood pressure is a real killer. Just follow up.
You need to keep track of your blood pressure morning and evening and whenever you feel like your blood pressure is low.
WEDMD website has good information about low blood pressure--
https://www.webmd.com/heart/understanding-low-blood-pressure-basics
The American Heart Association, CDC, and others have paper BP logs that you can download to your computer and print out.
https://www.heart.org/-/media/files/health-topics/high-blood-pressure/my-blood-pressure-log.pdf
https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/docs/My_Blood_Pressure_Log.pdf
http://ofpdocs.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Daily-Blood-Pressure-Log.pdf
You can also download BP tracker applications to your smartphone or Iphone, etc.
I have had low blood pressure for 20+ years. (It is heredity--my paternal grandfather and aunt had low blood pressure). I have been able to live a normal life as long as I keep myself hydrated, change from lying to sitting to standing positions slowly, watch for signs of my blood pressure getting low, and taking my medications as ordered. It is nothing to be scared about--just something to be aware of as you go about your daily life and make adjustments if necessary.