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What Causes Low Pulse Rate And Drop In Body Temperature?
Hello, I have IgAN since 1993 with hypertension. Age 53 and normal weight. BP is was well under control averages being 120/80 -pulse 60 - GFR is currently 38 - and Body Tmep average is 39.7 Lately my pulse keeps dropping as low as 45 and averaging 50, whilst BP systolic is 130+ and diastolic 75 or less and body temp is dropping as low as 35.5! this usually last for a few weeks before everything going back to my *normal* averages. Any ideas?
Wed, 28 Dec 2016
hi,
You should get your thyroid test done as it can cause both these problems. This can be associated with lethargy, constipation and hair loss etc.
Are you taking any medication like Metoprolol or propranolol which can also decrease blood pressure.
You should get your thyroid test done as it can cause both these problems. This can be associated with lethargy, constipation and hair loss etc.
Are you taking any medication like Metoprolol or propranolol which can also decrease blood pressure.
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