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BP Is Around 103/61 Pulse 54 And Experiencing Internal Trembling

I am 60 years old and a dance teacher. I have been feeling very week and tired. Have dizzy spells when getting up in the morning and feel sick. Also noticed while laying down I have internal tremble in my body. I have been takin my blood pressure and most of the time is around 103/61 pulse 54. I have also lost 1.5kl in last month. I do maintain a healthy diet and only have an occasional drink on the weekend. Could you please advise me what I can do to improve my symptoms. Kind regards. Sick dance teacher
Tue, 29 Sep 2015
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Hello!

Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!

I understand your concern, and would explain that your symptoms may be related to a metabolic disorder.

Low blood pressure and anxiety could also mimic this clinical scenario. Your systolic blood pressure seems to be slightly low.

I recommend consulting with your GP for a careful physical examination, a resting ECG, a chest x ray study and some blood lab tests:

- complete blood count (chronic anemia)
- PCR, sedimentation rate (inflammation)
- fasting glucose (for hypoglycemia)
- thyroid hormone levels (thyroid gland function)
- cortisol plasma levels (adrenal gland function)
- kidney and liver function tests
- blood electrolytes.

A head up tilt test is necessary to rule in/out a possible orthostatic hypotension.

If all the above tests, result normal, the main cause of your symptomatology would be just anxiety.

Meanwhile I recommend taking plenty of water and juices to avoid dehydration.

Hope to have been helpful!

Best regards,

Dr. Iliri
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BP Is Around 103/61 Pulse 54 And Experiencing Internal Trembling

Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM! I understand your concern, and would explain that your symptoms may be related to a metabolic disorder. Low blood pressure and anxiety could also mimic this clinical scenario. Your systolic blood pressure seems to be slightly low. I recommend consulting with your GP for a careful physical examination, a resting ECG, a chest x ray study and some blood lab tests: - complete blood count (chronic anemia) - PCR, sedimentation rate (inflammation) - fasting glucose (for hypoglycemia) - thyroid hormone levels (thyroid gland function) - cortisol plasma levels (adrenal gland function) - kidney and liver function tests - blood electrolytes. A head up tilt test is necessary to rule in/out a possible orthostatic hypotension. If all the above tests, result normal, the main cause of your symptomatology would be just anxiety. Meanwhile I recommend taking plenty of water and juices to avoid dehydration. Hope to have been helpful! Best regards, Dr. Iliri