kazredhead's Journal, 20 June 2010

My BP has really dropped since I started back on Atkins. I always have had low BP, but it had gotten to about 145/95. Now it is back doen to the 90-95/55-60 range and from time to time I get light headed also. When that happens I eat a protein snack, as I suppose that it might be my blood sugar level. Guess I should check the BP, and make sure I am not having a problem there! 

Hi Kazredhead, first off, congratulations on losing 10 lb! You deserve the reward. I'm not a doctor (I have basic EMT training tho), but your usual blood pressure seems a bit low to me. Ideal blood pressure for an average adult is 120/80, normal values are 130-100 for systolic pressure and 85-60 for diastolic pressure. Do you often feel light-headed like today? If you do, or if it starts to happen more often as you lose weight, I'd recommend that you consult a doctor to see if you should get some kind of treatment for low blood pressure. Better be safe than sorry :-) 

That does seem very low for your BP. I took mine yesterday and I was 128/78. The top number is high (I think). I never had trouble with high blood pressure except when I was pregnant and then it did get a little high. Congrats on the 10 lbs and on your new handbag. I bet it's cute! 

Handbag as reward - my kind of gal!!!! 

Thanks Tobiasgies - my BP has always been this and I do get it checked every 11 weeks as I have to go to the docs for a jab. Today is the first day I have felt light headed so I think perhaps I haven't eaten as much as I should, or drank enough water. But you are right - always better to check these things. Handbag is on its way (had to order on line as I don't live in the UK) Onwards and downwards!!