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Elevated Blood Pressure


gertie

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Usually my BP is normal or low but occ like today I've been tired & sleepy but my BP is 165/85. Is there anything natural you can suggest that would help lower it? I haven't been able to take BP med because then it gets too low. Altho I feel tired I still feel anxiety for some reason. thanks.

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This is what I would do. Lots of grapefruits (with brown sugar for taste) and orange juice. Try and relax. Lay down feet up. Make sure the air is at a cool setting. I wouldn't eat too much salt today. Avoid any stress. Good luck and keep posting updates. Oh and also a nice warm relaxing bath!

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Basil lowers my BP - sometimes I get dizzy just from the smell. Also, I've read that some people get lower BP after a bath with Epsom salts. Deep breathing exercises might also help.

Alex

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Peripheral blood pressure measurements aren't very helpful with pots because usually patients are still exhibiting signs of reduced brain blood flow and faulty thoratic and stomach vasoconstriction.

I would definitely avoid all hypotensive agents in dizzy pots unless you don't get dizzy.

current evidence suggest lightheadedness in pots is caused by faulty alpha 1 adrenoceptor vasoconstricton - either from selective neuropathy, reduced NE or an autoimmune process.

peripheral vasocobstriction may be compensatory - your body trying to help.

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Peripheral blood pressure measurements aren't very helpful with pots because usually patients are still exhibiting signs of reduced brain blood flow and faulty thoratic and stomach vasoconstriction.

I would definitely avoid all hypotensive agents in dizzy pots unless you don't get dizzy.

current evidence suggest lightheadedness in pots is caused by faulty alpha 1 adrenoceptor vasoconstricton - either from selective neuropathy, reduced NE or an autoimmune process.

peripheral vasocobstriction may be compensatory - your body trying to help.

I WOULD LOVE TO SEE THAT ARTICLE IF YOU DON'T MIND. DO U KNOW WHERE I CAN FIND, RAMAKENTESH? I'm doing some research of my own right now due to unusual increase in my dizziness that's almost 24-7 now. Thank you for your time! :)

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