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Q: Low Blood Presure.

asked by: eva duken on January 10th, 2004

New User

As of yesterday I have a feeling of falling when I bend over. I get very dizy and have to sit down to let this pass. I believe my pressure has dropped. I am taken loretab for pain from my back surgery I had 4 years ago. Have 6 titanic screws in my back. The pain does not come on when I am able to control stress but the weather changes will bring it on. And then I have to take medication. I only take half of it. As I am very cold throught out the times I feel like falling I believe this to be my blood presure. But would like to be sure. Reading your site from the begining i've seen that medication can have an effect on it. But hate not knowing if this is right. Question

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san54

replied on January 10th, 2004

Experienced User

Low Blood Pressure

Eva,
it sounds like it might be low blood pressure due to meds. My son lives in nj, he just had gallbladder surgery. They gave him lasix so he could go to the bathroom. I was told he turned white as a sheet and his blood pressure went down, so he couldn't go home until the next day. But to be safe I would get checked out or even ask the pharmacy if that is a side effect. Good luck.

san54

replied on January 10th, 2004

Experienced User

Low Blood Pressure

eva duken

replied on January 12th, 2004

New User

Low Blood Pressure

Thanks for the reply. Have a drs. Appointment and will get it checked. I thought that the medication could have this effect on me. I try not to take them but when it gets to bad I have to. Do not have the tolerance for pain as I used to. The weather changes here in tx. Will cause me to go crazy at times. Old age is finally catching up on me. Eva.

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