good day to all: my question concerns blood pressure. my pressure is generally low: 100/60. i noticed that i become lightheaded and weak when bending over or straining. my blood pressure soars (we have used several monitors to measure--so the readings are correct) today BP measured 147/105 HR 78. i have been diagnosed with labile BP and have recently undergone genetic testing for EDS. any input would be appreciated. my work requires that i bend and such-- i am a designer. i fear that i cannot continue my work. thank you for any insight. blessings in your path. (female, 50, 5 5, 195 lbs)
Hias your blood pressure is generally low, and you are light-headed also during bending it can be because of a phenomenon called orthostatic hypotensionveins in our legs act as a reservoir to store blood, contraction of veins pumps blood towards heart which is pumped by heart to the body and blood pressure is maintained,somehow this mechanism is not functioning properly ion your body would suggest you to wear stockings while working .tight stocking will increase pressure on veins in legs and would assist them to pump blood back to hairdo not bend suddenly .....do it slowly so that your body could adapt to change in posture ...thank you