Hi Linda,
     Thank you, I would like to know why my blood went so high at 103 I
though my heart would pound out of my chest. Janice
----- Original Message -----
From: Linda Potter <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Friday, April 30, 1999 3:10 AM
Subject: Re: blood pressure


> Bunny - Yes, your faintness is probably due to either your PD or your
> med, requip. It goes with the territory, I'm finding out. When there is a
> drop of 25/10 mm or more from lying to standing, it is considered
> orthostatic hypotension. But you need not have that big of a drop to feel
> as you do. I'd suggest that you make sure you drink your 8 glasses of
> water and increase your salt intake. This should help . Linda
>