Suggest Treatment For Weak Feeling And Imbalance When Suffering From Anxiety

Posted on Tue, 13 Jan 2015

Question: Why does my blood pressure change through out the day? Bp readings are as follow 101/67, 100/72, 103/64
99/70, 104/51 92/69 it seems to freak me out because i feel weak and off balance, keep in mind i do suffer from anxiety but also was very active in exercise and eat really good.

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (40 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
The change on BP values is because of adrenaline activities...

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX!
I read your query and understood your concern.

Your BP values throughout the day are normal between 92-103/64-72 mmHg. This change on BP values throughout the day is because of dependence of BP from sympathetic (adrenaline) activities.

You are saying that you feel weak and off balance, but these symptoms aren't related to your BP. My opinion is that they are more likely related to stress and anxiety.

If you were my patient I would recommend:
- Blood analysis
- BP monitoring
- avoid unnecessary stress
- increase recreational activities.

Wish you health!
Dr. Benard

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Benard Shehu (4 minutes later)

So your saying these readings are normal? Ive had blood work done recently and a ekg, everything cane back normal, its just that my normal readings before were 120/80 when working out everyday so id figure id check with a doctor, i montitor my bp all day and pretty much is in the 108 to 100 range and bottom is in the 70 to 60 range

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes this readings are normal.

Detailed Answer:
Hi back!

Yes this readings are normal. Normal BP is in the range 90-140/65-90 mmHg. The recommended BP values are to be less than 120/80 mmHg. This is why i think that your problems aren't related to BP but to anxiety.

Wish you health!
Dr. Benard

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Benard Shehu (2 minutes later)

Shouldnt anxiety raise bp and not lower it?

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Anxiety may also lower BP.

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,

Anxiety doesn't always raise BP. It may also lower BP. I repeat your BP is within the normal range.

Wish you health!
Dr. Benard

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Benard Shehu (2 minutes later)

Thanks doc, wasnt aware that anxiety can lower bp, do you have a explanation for that?

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Answer to your queries.

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,

Anxiety lower BP, because of hyperventilation which is very common in anxious people. This with cause decrease blood carbon dioxide. This will cause dilatation of blood vessels and BP lowering.

Hope you will find this information helpful.
Dr. Benard

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar