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Posted 6/22/2016 8:34 PM (GMT 0)
Since dealing with all these infections., my blood pressure has become lower. A steady 110/115 would be nice. No doubt cats claw also lowers blood pressure. Are there any things that you have done to raise yours? I am now doing water with Celtic sea salt that my nutrionist told me to do when my adrenals were low. She said you will know when your adrenals are no longer low because you won't crave the salt water. Sure enough, I can't stand the taste of the stuff now, but I don't know what else to do. I did order some salt tabs recommended by my cardiologist earlier this year, but is there anything else but salt that can help?
Posted 6/22/2016 8:37 PM (GMT 0)
how low is it Krimpet? And is your second number good?


Mine is often under 110 - but it was pre-lyme too.

I think as long as it's not under 100 you should be okay?
Posted 6/22/2016 8:46 PM (GMT 0)
It sometimes goes down between 95 and 100. The systolic number typically never goes below 66. Most of the time however it's between 100-105/66-80. I'm looking for more consistency in my numbers. Like hovering around 110-120/68-80. I know that medically they don't consider it hypotension unless it's lower than 90/60 which it hasn't been. I just googled a couple of things that perhaps I will try, but I was wondering if anyone on the forum has had this issue and how they solved it.
Posted 6/22/2016 8:47 PM (GMT 0)
Licorice is pseudoaldosteronic, which means that it mimics the adrenal hormone aldosterone. And aldosterone raises blood pressure.

/draxe.com/licorice-root/

Please read the entire article - it may raise your blood pressure but also cause fatigue. Yuck! and low potassium levels - so check with your doctor on this one.
Posted 6/22/2016 8:53 PM (GMT 0)
mine is in the 90 something over 50 something all the time..scares me
Posted 6/22/2016 8:56 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks P. Yes I was taking licorice with the adrenals, but you just reminded me of something. Another doctor that I had told me to use DGL. She said that even though the glyzzhrin (sp) was removed from the licorice it could still help as well as the added benefits of supporting the gut. Totally forgot about that.
Posted 6/22/2016 9:08 PM (GMT 0)
Blood pressure can be affected by hydration also. Low blood pressure can be a sign that you have not hydrated enough. But, us lyme peeps probably hydrate more than regular people. Anyway we should.
Posted 6/22/2016 9:15 PM (GMT 0)
I've never drank so much water in my life as I do now (lol). I feel like a walking swimming pool some days. I'm just hoping that this resolves soon.

I just found this. This sounds super good for you and it helps raise bp. Perhaps I may try this.

Aniseed
While many people think that aniseed is good for people with high blood pressure, this spice actually has shown to increase blood pressure. The key to this may be the nutritious contents of aniseed which includes such as calcium, iron, copper, potassium, manganese, zinc and magnesium that may considerably increase the levels of iron and potassium in your body. Aniseeds are also a good source of certain essential B-complex vitamins like pyridoxine, niacin, riboflavin, and thiamin. There is a link between B vitamins and low blood pressure. When your body doesn’t get enough folate or vitamin B-12, you may become anemic. As a result, your blood pressure may drop. While you can always have B vitamins supplements of foods rich in this vitamin, aniseed too is high on B vitamins and you may consider having it too.
Posted 6/22/2016 9:19 PM (GMT 0)
I was taught how to cook Italian from a bona fide Italian grandma. In her spaghetti sauce she put anise seeds. Not very many, just a pinch. It was like a surprise in your mouth when you got one of those seeds and the licorice taste.

I love anise seed biscotti too!
Posted 6/22/2016 9:21 PM (GMT 0)
I also have very low blood pressure. My Dr. told me to take salty food, which is impossible for me, because of the severe stomach pain that is increased when I take salt.

I didn't know that low blood pressure is linked with adrenals. Could you give me more information on that?
Posted 6/22/2016 9:24 PM (GMT 0)
Blueberry muffin yes it can be. But supposedly I don't have the adrenal issue anymore. Check out the link below.

https://www.drlam.com/blog/adrenal-fatigue-and-blood-pressure-part-1/3786/
Posted 6/22/2016 9:59 PM (GMT 0)
The best salty food is celery. Lots of natural salt in celery.

For adrenals have you tried Fo-Ti? Research and see if this might be good for you.
Posted 6/23/2016 3:16 AM (GMT 0)
I agree with licorice it is tasty...however when i asked llmd about desopresson he said you can order sythetic aldosterone from hong kong ...it aint cheep but can be there ...the daysbwhere i do bvt i feel ok ...
Posted 6/23/2016 6:19 PM (GMT 0)
Looked it up and the most important thing I saw was,

Those with gluten sensitivities may want to avoid using this product.

I think that's most of us at least at this point.
Posted 6/23/2016 10:55 PM (GMT 0)
This is almost definitely adrenal related. Try some adrenal cocktails to help rebalance potassium and sodium levels. It's 4 oz of orange juice, 1/4 tsp of Himalayan sea salt, and 1/4 tsp of cream of tartar.
Posted 6/24/2016 2:08 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks ma10...will try...my adrenals are shot
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