Posted by IsoM on February 20, 2002, at 11:26:50
In reply to Whats normal blood pressure??, posted by NikkiT2 on February 20, 2002, at 5:39:12
Normal BP readings can vary between healthy individuals. Mine's always around 90-100/70-60. Systolic pressure (when the heart beats) can range from 90-125 & diastolic pressure (when the heart relaxes) ranges from 60-85 or 90.
What's considered borderline low for one person can be perfectly normal for another. Hypothyroidism can cause lowered BP but it's more likely the systolic reading (the first) that's lowered while the diastolic reading (the second) is elevated.
I wouldn't worry about your BP readings at all. Strange your doctor told you it's low 'cause it's considered "low-normal", actually a good thing. I have hypothyroidism but it's treated & I feel fine, & my BP readings stay the same. The only thing I'll notice, & always have, is if I'm bending over from the waist working, I'll get hazy & my head'll spin a bit when I stand up straight quickly. Again, that's considered normal.
If your vein didn't pop up easily, perhaps you were slightly dehydrated? Had you been drinking much liquids before your exam? I always give my right arm for blood tests. I'm strongly right-handed & I think my left-hand veins hide. :-)
At least, they never show up for blood tests.
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