I get those days when my blood pressure is low--or, I should say, lower than
normal.
The main culprit for low b.p. is dehydration. I hate drinking water and rarely
drink enough. Sodas and beverages with caffeine and alcoholic beverages are
diuretics (net loss of body hydration.)
Other causes of low b.p. for me are: overheating, large meals, or recovering
from a bout of autonomic dysreflexia.
To combat low b.p./weakness I drink lots of water and crede (bladder tap.)
Obviously, this won't work if you have a suprapubic. I use a condom cath and
void neurogenically. When I void my b.p. goes to normal level. If you're not
able to crede, I suggest you roll over some bumpy terrain.
Whatever your situation, drinking more water should help.
Don.
From: "[email protected]" <[email protected]>
To: [email protected]; [email protected]
Sent: Saturday, May 2, 2015 5:07 PM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Weakness
I use to get so dizzy after eating. It went away on it's on but it was so bad,
it only happened if i hate before about 5.p.m. I went to lunch with my mother
once close to home. On the way home I had one traffic light. I could feel it
coming on, I couldn't really see what color the light was. Had to pull over for
awhile. Blood does rush from the brain to the stomach to help in digestion.
Someone told me this, not a doctor.But my issues quit. It lasted about 6
mosDianna p.s. might want to wear a binder.
On 5/1/2015 10:04 PM, Larry Willis wrote:
On these weak days I am afraid to drive. I get dizzy when I eat. Eyes get
blurry. Wear out brushing my teeth.
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From: Derrick <[email protected]>
To: quad-list <[email protected]>
Sent: Sat, May 2, 2015 4:12 pm
Subject: Re: Fwd: [QUAD-L] Weakness
ever get your thyroid checked? does it run in family?
my friend has had lot of issues with hers(able body), my sister had to have
hers burned out whereas i'm opposite and take synthroid daily.
could be many of things but doc usually runs full blood test to look for
deficiency's
On 5/1/2015 10:04 PM, Larry Willis wrote:
On these weak days I am afraid to drive. I get dizzy when I eat. Eyes get
blurry. Wear out brushing my teeth.
Larry Willis Retired and proud of it
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From: greg < [email protected]>
Date: May 1, 2015 at 9:33:06 PM EDT
To: < [email protected]>
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Weakness
Happens a lot to me. Especially days when I leave my binder off.
I get lightheaded a lot and it gets bad then.
But it can happen any time. Usually when I'm tired.
Greg
You guys ever have days that you feel unusually weak? I have days,
like today, that I can barely hold my arms up. Don't know why.
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