Hello group,
Anyone had issues with low blood pressure? I have been feeling really dizzy and light headed past week or so. Called the gastro see if it was a side effect of the budesonide, the gastro said it should not be caused by the budesonide. I am at 3mg every day unless I have C then I skip a day. Went to the dentist yesterday and my blood pressure was 90/60. Any ideas my fellow MCers?
Have a great day all,
Eliza
Low Blood Pressure
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Hi Eliza,
I've had issues such as that. If your heart rate is up in the tachicardia range, you might be magnesium deficient. That happened to me. If your heart rate is normal (or low), you might be taking too much magnesium (magnesium lowers blood pressure). Dehydration can also cause low blood pressure. Other possibilities are blood loss, heart problems, nutrient deficiency, endocrine problems (such as parathyroid disease, adrenal insufficiency (Addison's disease), low blood sugar), and a severe allergic reaction. I have a hunch that certain drugs can cause this also, but your doctor is correct, budesonide should not cause hypotension.
Tex
I've had issues such as that. If your heart rate is up in the tachicardia range, you might be magnesium deficient. That happened to me. If your heart rate is normal (or low), you might be taking too much magnesium (magnesium lowers blood pressure). Dehydration can also cause low blood pressure. Other possibilities are blood loss, heart problems, nutrient deficiency, endocrine problems (such as parathyroid disease, adrenal insufficiency (Addison's disease), low blood sugar), and a severe allergic reaction. I have a hunch that certain drugs can cause this also, but your doctor is correct, budesonide should not cause hypotension.
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
Hi Connie,
Are you by any chance taking a diuretic, an alpha blocker, or a beta blocker. They can cause low blood pressure. Also, a deficiency of certain B vitamins can cause low blood pressure, specifically B-12 and B-9 (folate). Or you might have methylation issues so that you need the active forms of B-12 and B-9 because your body can't convert the inactive forms of these vitamins.
Have you been checked for parathyroid disease, or Addison's disease (adrenal fatigue or insufficiency). I suspect Addison's disease is more common among MC patients than the general population.
How much magnesium are you using?
Tex
Are you by any chance taking a diuretic, an alpha blocker, or a beta blocker. They can cause low blood pressure. Also, a deficiency of certain B vitamins can cause low blood pressure, specifically B-12 and B-9 (folate). Or you might have methylation issues so that you need the active forms of B-12 and B-9 because your body can't convert the inactive forms of these vitamins.
Have you been checked for parathyroid disease, or Addison's disease (adrenal fatigue or insufficiency). I suspect Addison's disease is more common among MC patients than the general population.
How much magnesium are you using?
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
Tex,
I take Metanx, so that takes care of the B’s. No, I’m not on any other meds at all. I have always had low blood pressure. I am taking 1 tablet (100mg) of Dr’s Best 100% chelates a day and then sometimes if I can remember I’ll take another before bedtime. Now I’m worried, don’t know exactly what to do??
Thanks for any help,
Connie
I take Metanx, so that takes care of the B’s. No, I’m not on any other meds at all. I have always had low blood pressure. I am taking 1 tablet (100mg) of Dr’s Best 100% chelates a day and then sometimes if I can remember I’ll take another before bedtime. Now I’m worried, don’t know exactly what to do??
Thanks for any help,
Connie
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I doubt that one or two tablets, spaced out during the day, will make a big difference in your blood pressure.
if you have adrenal insufficiency,you should have some of the following symptoms:
Tex
if you have adrenal insufficiency,you should have some of the following symptoms:
If you have parathyroid disease, you should have some of the following symptoms:Extreme fatigue.
Weight loss and decreased appetite.
Darkening of your skin (hyperpigmentation)
Low blood pressure, even fainting.
Salt craving.
Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
Nausea, diarrhea or vomiting (gastrointestinal symptoms)
Abdominal pain.
If you have some of those symptoms, (other than low blood pressure), the next time you see your GP, I would ask her or him to rule out parathyroid disease and/or adrenal insufficiency (depending on symptoms). If you don't have any of those symptoms (other than low blood pressure), you probably don't have a problem. Low blood pressure may just run in your family. Did you ever ask your mother or father if they had low blood pressure?A lump in the neck.
Difficulty speaking or swallowing.
Muscle weakness.
Sudden increase in blood calcium levels (hypercalcemia)
Fatigue, drowsiness.
Urinating more than usual, which may cause you to be dehydrated and very thirsty.
Bone pain and broken bones.
Kidney stone
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.