Low Blood Pressure and Hypotension Forum - When Is Low Blood Pressure Considered a Problem?

I am a 39 year old female. Can anyone tell me when low blood pressure is considered a problem? I have been having some chest pain that radiates from middle left chest to shoulder blade and down my arm. When I take my blood pressure it is anywhere between 90/60 to 78/54. My heart rate is between 58-85, never high. I know high blood pressure & heart rate is a problem, but have never heard anything about low. Should I be concerned?

Thanks,
josie

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sandyallen

replied on March 9th, 2004

Extremely eHealthy

Low B/p.

Definitely, you need to be concered about you low b/p call your Dr. And let them know what it is and they can explain it to you much better than I can.
Always,sandy

purple333

replied on March 12th, 2004

Extremely eHealthy

Yes, you should be concerned it is too low. The only thing I can suggest (& this is only temporary as you must be checked out to find out the cause) is that you have lots of salt. If you have high blood pressure you avoid salt, but low blood pressure (which I have always had) is helped by salt.

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