Posted by Sulpicia on June 20, 2001, at 21:05:22
In reply to I ignored the pharmacist's advice, tsk tsk tsk , posted by grapebubblegum on June 19, 2001, at 13:15:37
> Hi Grape-
my bp is *normally* around 95/60 give or take 5 points -- usually lower.
I'm tall and when I was growing rapidly orthostatic hypotension was a bit
problematic until I learned to stand up slowly.
Now I take tofranil, a TCA, which can cause the same problem -- I've simply
learned to slow down.
I was a collegiate athlete and still run and my bp has never caused me any problems.
I *do* have to make sure I get enough fluid when it's hot and I also watch the diuretic fluids
-- caffeine etc. And my feet are always cool to the touch.
The only problems you may have are with the heat -- if you have trouble keeping
hydrated increase your salt/sodium intake a bit and keep drinking.
The real fun: make SURE you tell the OR nurse or anesthetist that your bp is naturally
low -- I once could *not* get out of recovery -- they said "we have to wait for the anesthesia
to wear off -- once your bp rises we'll know you're awake."
S. :)
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