Low BP

[vmars]

I've been feeling dizzy in the morning lately. At first I attributed to stress at work, but work stress is over and I'm still dizzy this weekend. I am pretty sure it's from stopping BC, but not sure how to manage it? At what point do I call a doctor?

[FastHands]

I went when I finally passed out, lol, but I would say it's a good time to call now.

How do you do with hydrating? That's the biggest factor for me with keeping my bp stable after coming off of bcp.

Take care of yourself!

[vmars]

I try to drink mostly water during the day, but I am sure I don't drink enough. I am going to try and up my water intake & see if that helps, if not I will call the doctor.

[vmars]

Did your doctor have to put you on any meds?

[thoseareradishes]

Hope you are feeling better soon! I would call if hydrating more didn't work.

[awick14]

Jan 13, 2013 14:18:35 GMT -5 thoseareradishes said:

Hope you are feeling better soon! I would call if hydrating more didn't work.

I agree, get more fluids in you. You may want to add in a Gatorade or another bran of sports drink in there. (Drinking a lot of water quickly can dilute your electrolytes.)

[FastHands]

They ran bloodwork, and I am low in iron and B12. She was going to put me on supplements, but since I was starting to take a prenatal anyway, she told me.to just be diligent with them, hydrate, and get a cuff to keep an eye on my pressure daily. I haven't had an issue for a while now, luckily.

[vmars]

The increase in fluids seems to be helping...I feel a lot better.

[FastHands]

Good! FWIW, dehydration can also be bad for conception. I try to remember that to make myself drink more, but I still struggle with it.