Orthostatic Hypotension

[KT1981 294]

Who has been diagnosed with this and how has it been treated? I've been experiencing it occasionally and will ask about it at my appointment on Friday but it doesn't seem like there is much to be done in the way of treatment. Does it tend to resolve itself over time? I'm just now experiencing this at 6 months out.

[GradyCat 3,692]

I told my surgeon about it, I'm 4 months post-op, and she said to increase my salt intake. I also quit taking my high blood pressure pill because it was a teeny tiny dose anyway and I think the weight I've already lost has resolved the HBP.

[DanaC84 1,116]

I’m experiencing it now as well at 3 mos. Someone else on here told me to clench my butt cheeks when it happens which makes total sense. My grandson has multiple congenital heart conditions and when children have tachycardia they tell them to bear down like they’re having a bowel movement. It forces the blood to the upper chambers of your heart. I just had a check up with my primary. She did cut me back to one bp pill but I’m not experiencing low bp in general. It only happens first thing in the morning or if I’ve been sitting for a prolonged time. She suggested trying to move every 20 minutes or so and obviously stand still until you gain back your equilibrium.

Good luck 👍🏻