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genuinegirly · 07-03-2009, 06:34 AM

Thought some of the health-nuts on the TFP would have some tips for me.

How do I raise my blood pressure?

Here's why I'd like to know:

I have low blood pressure (hypotension). I have been exhibiting symptoms since childhood, and have sought medical attention on the matter a couple of times. Dehydration is frequently a cause for hypotension, and each time I visited a physician I was advised to consume salt, protein, and fluids. Recently this has not been enough to keep me from feeling dizzy, blacking out, and fainting. A recent development: I have also begun to experience dizziness and a mild headache when I stand or sit upright for a prolonged amount of time. I find that as I lay down and breathe deeply, the problem subsides. There seem to be all sorts of tips out there for lowering blood pressure, but I'd like to know how to raise mine. I'd rather try to find an appropriate nutritional balance on my own before visiting another physician about the matter.

A bit of a personal health profile, to help with suggestions:

I am a healthy female, age 26.
I am physically trim and active.
I run a mile or two nearly every morning (haven't been running recently due to the dizziness)
I am an ovo/lacto vegetarian
I have low cholesterol (good and bad)

07-03-2009, 06:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
genuinegirly Eat your vegetables Super Moderator Location: Arabidopsis-ville	Raising blood pressure? Thought some of the health-nuts on the TFP would have some tips for me. How do I raise my blood pressure? Here's why I'd like to know: I have low blood pressure (hypotension). I have been exhibiting symptoms since childhood, and have sought medical attention on the matter a couple of times. Dehydration is frequently a cause for hypotension, and each time I visited a physician I was advised to consume salt, protein, and fluids. Recently this has not been enough to keep me from feeling dizzy, blacking out, and fainting. A recent development: I have also begun to experience dizziness and a mild headache when I stand or sit upright for a prolonged amount of time. I find that as I lay down and breathe deeply, the problem subsides. There seem to be all sorts of tips out there for lowering blood pressure, but I'd like to know how to raise mine. I'd rather try to find an appropriate nutritional balance on my own before visiting another physician about the matter. A bit of a personal health profile, to help with suggestions: I am a healthy female, age 26. I am physically trim and active. I run a mile or two nearly every morning (haven't been running recently due to the dizziness) I am an ovo/lacto vegetarian I have low cholesterol (good and bad) __________________ "Sometimes I have to remember that things are brought to me for a reason, either for my own lessons or for the benefit of others." Cynthetiq "violence is no more or less real than non-violence." roachboy Last edited by genuinegirly; 07-03-2009 at 06:40 AM..