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Posted 1/23/2012 4:24 PM (GMT 0)
My BP readings are usually Like this.....112/74....117/80...124/82
But for the last few weeks my readings are more like 104/67....99/65.... And even 95/63. I am so so scared. Why is my BP so low. This leads me to have major panic attacks of sheer terror. I have been eating salty things but nothing works.

Diagnosed GAD, Panic, OCD.
No meds
5' 7"
170 lbs
Female
Age 35
Posted 1/23/2012 4:44 PM (GMT 0)
Hi

Good to meet you. Sorry to here you are having panic attacks they are never fun and can be very scary. I have always had low blood pressure and have had the same concerns as you, I went to my doctor and was told that low blood pressure is healthy and not to be concerned easy enough for him to say lol.

I would go and speak with your doctor re your blood pressure and take there advise. I hope you feel better soon and do let us know how you are getting on.

Hibee
Posted 1/23/2012 4:50 PM (GMT 0)
When I'm at the doctors office as I was last week my readings are always higher. The triage took it and it was 138/70 and about 30 minutes later the doc took it and it was 124/74.

Thanks for the reponse :)
Posted 1/23/2012 4:50 PM (GMT 0)
If you are that concerned with your blood pressure, i'd suggest that you make an appointment with your doc, or at least make a phone call and express your concerns, and see if they would want to see you. It is a bit low, so it's best to get everything checked out just to be sure.

Our blood pressure tends to fluctuate throughout the day, so you'll probably never get the same reading twice. Depending on the time of day you take it, what your activities were before you took it, like eating, smoking, drinking, reading, etc..... it all has an impact on your blood pressure.

For instance, your blood pressure usually goes up a bit after you eat, but if you have been sitting there reading a book for a while, it will go down because you are relaxed.

And STOP eating alot of salt! It's not good for you! LOL!

Take care, Fox
Posted 1/23/2012 4:58 PM (GMT 0)
Was just at the doc last week. I told her about the lower readings and she wasn't concerned at all. I don't know why I'm so paranoid.
Posted 1/23/2012 5:21 PM (GMT 0)
Good Morning,

I answered your post at great length re this very topic in the Heart Forum this morning.  Do read my response in that forum.

Take care,

Kitt

Posted 1/24/2012 12:11 AM (GMT 0)
You are may be having a vaso vagal panic response to having your BP taken. Either that or you have faulty equipment. I don't believe you are walking around with those low pressures.

People with health anxiety become obsessed with vital signs such as pulse and BP. I went through one of these stages. I agree with the other posters that you should see your doctor. Of course you will be in a state of abject terror when he/she first slaps the cuff on you, but hopefully you will calm enough for an accurate reading after about 10 minutes.

 

Posted 1/24/2012 12:17 AM (GMT 0)
One other thing....

As far as "I don't know why I am so Paranoid", I have a simple answer. Just like probably all of us on this board, you are wired for excess anxiety. You can't do anything about this predisposition, so accept that you are different than the other 95%. Consider the cognitive techniques, but most of, consider an SSRI, because these are truly the wonder drugs for people with obsessive negative ideation.

I am a pathologist by trade, so I am diagnosing cancers and other diseases every day. You can imagine how this ***** with my head. 5 mg of Lexapro helps a great deal.

Post Edited By Moderator (Scaredy Cat) : 1/23/2012 5:37:30 PM (GMT-7)

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