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Originally Posted by mondk
Karen: My SIL has this same problem but she is on blood pressure medicine for high blood pressure...but it knocks her down so low sometimes, that she says she feels just like you are describing. Can you get a self taking blood pressure machine and keep a journal of your readings...like when you get up, when you've been up awhile, and before bed. Then you can take it to your doctor to show him/her. That is what we have our patients do (I'm an RN). Hope this helps.
Blessings, Michelle
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Michelle, I actually just bought a blood pressure machine yesterday (I'd been using my mom's when I was at her house) so now I can take it more regularly and keep an eye on it. I actually had an episode a few weeks back where I think I blacked out. Aaron came in early one morning and asked for juice and I got out of bed really fast and I must have gotten woozy. The next thing I remember is sitting on the floor and holding my arm (I'd whacked it so hard on the bed frame that I got a huge bruise) and having DH and Aaron standing over me, wondering what happened. But I'm so glad you posted back, Michelle. I knew we had a few RNs out there and I wanted your opinion. I'll let you know how I make out with my new little contraption.