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Posted 8/4/2017 7:22 AM (GMT -5)
So every time I go to the Dr I always have low blood pressure.

When i stand up I feel this rush to my head and I get dizzy for like 5 seconds.

Does anyone know what co infection causes this? Or is it Lyme itself?
Posted 8/4/2017 7:39 AM (GMT -5)
Look into POTS - what is your pulse when this happens?

It's not only when you go to the Dr is it?


It could be any of the three B's.
Posted 8/4/2017 7:49 AM (GMT -5)
Sounds like mild POTS. I get it too. Have they ever taken your BP sitting and then standing? If your heart rate jumps when you stand it can be the cause of your dizziness.

POTS can be from adrenal fatigue as well as other things (infections). My doctor had me increase salt - which I constantly crave anyway. I have also taken licorice root in the past to try and increase BP. I'm not taking it at the moment and I couldn't really tell if it was working.

I've actually had this symptom since I was in high school and attributed it to low iron. It can in fact be one of the causes as well. How is your iron?
Posted 8/4/2017 8:12 AM (GMT -5)
Hmm ok what doctor do I see for this? Cardiologist? I have an appt on August 18 with a cardiologist.

I've had low blood pressure my entire life. No one ever said anything about it
Posted 8/4/2017 8:30 AM (GMT -5)
What is your heart rate?

My cardiologist didn't think it was a big deal and I had to ask them to do standing measure. My lyme doc thought it was more significant.
Posted 8/4/2017 8:33 AM (GMT -5)
I'm currently on SaltStick for POTS, one capsule twice a day. Not sure if it's helping or not, because my pressure is still low. Although my heart rate didn't do a massive 30-40 beat jump at my last LLMD appt, so maybe it is?

I've also upped my salt intake a little and tried to be diligent about taking my water bottle everywhere I go to try to raise my pressure. I'd love to see it consistently at 100/70.

Like you I'm hoping this will go away with treatment!

Best,
Denver1
Posted 8/4/2017 8:44 AM (GMT -5)
Yeah mine dips to like 95/55 then sometimes it's over a 100 over 60. It all depends on the day.

As far as my pulse and beats, how should I check that? Should I monitor it throughout the day?
Posted 8/4/2017 10:04 AM (GMT -5)

physedgirl09 said...
Yeah mine dips to like 95/55 then sometimes it's over a 100 over 60. It all depends on the day.

As far as my pulse and beats, how should I check that? Should I monitor it throughout the day?

I have a blood pressure/heart rate monitor.


But, throughout the day,I just check it by pressing my two fingers on the inside of my wrist, and count the beats- for a minute...or just 15 seconds and multiply by 4.

I often check mine when I stand up...and see if it's high.
Posted 8/4/2017 10:13 AM (GMT -5)
Thanx girlie
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