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Posted 12/23/2009 4:37 AM (GMT 0)
anyone know any non steriod meds for low blood pressure? the one i was prescribed is a steriod. my blood pressure is pretty low and i want to see if i can call something in for it..thank you!
Posted 12/23/2009 5:25 AM (GMT 0)
Increasing sodium intake some may raise blood pressure (bp) - be sure to check with your doctor before doing this.

Avoid too much magnesium - it can lower bp.

Avoiding over-hydrating or dehydration (either case can cause low bp).

Be aware also that Lyme is known to cause postural hypotension (low bp when changing position or when standing for long periods of time).

Good luck,

Posted 12/23/2009 6:29 AM (GMT 0)
Finding,

I used to take cortef (steroid) for low bp, but did not want to do so long-term. My doctor suggested increasing my salt intake, and that has helped. I also make sure I am staying hydrated. My low bp stems from borderline adrenal insufficiency (adrenal fateague), which was most likely caused by Lyme. I take homeopathic formulas for adrenal support - that may be helping too.

Rose
Posted 12/24/2009 6:55 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks so much for the tips- i have increased my water intake- a nurse said something on my bloodwork indicated i wasn't drinking enough water- also adding just a little more salt- and asking my husband to pick me up an adrenal support- willowrose what do you use? I had my cortiosl levels checked but won't find out about them till monday..
Posted 12/26/2009 4:35 AM (GMT 0)
also did your lyme flare up at all from using the steriod? I just took mine b/c it was just getting too low even with salt and water.
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