Re: low BP? why/what to do

October 9, 2004

,

low BP is actually one of the signs of acute pancreatitis. I'm not sure why,

but I do remember reading that. Also, if you are dehydrated, your bp may be

low. There have been times that I've been in the ER with an attack and my BP is

so low they won't give me pain med til they get it up. They normally run the IV

fluids full speed for about 30 minutes and that will at least bring my BP up

enough for them to be able to give me pain med.

Don't know that I was able to help much, but thought I'd share the little I do

know about it.

W

October 10, 2004

,

While I was hospitalized with my last acute attack, my BP was at times 85/50

and 80/ 45.....don't know why, or what caused such low numbers. No one

else seemed abnormally concerned. I run very low on average anyway, but

had never seen it that low before.

Sorry this doesn't help much, but I mention it only to reassure you that 's

situation doesn't seem that uncommon. If I can find anything more about the

reasons for this, I post the information for you and everyone.

With love, hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

South Carolina

SC & SE Regional Rep., PAI

Note: All comments or advice are based on personal experience or opinion

only, and should not be substituted for consultation with a medical

professional.

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