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]> To: <[log in to unmask]> 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 >