I'm the same also. I have to wear one or a bottom out, but my quad belly has started a matter how long I've been wearing it. It's not huge, but it's there nonetheless. Quadius
On 4/2/08, Merrill Burghardt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Without one I bottom out. Also prevents the quad belly. > > Merrill > > > ------------------------------ > > *From:* Greg [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > *Sent:* Wednesday, April 02, 2008 3:02 PM > *To:* [email protected] > *Subject:* RE: [QUAD-L] low BP.... > > > > Those with low BP, have you tried wearing an abdominal binder? > > I wear one fairly tight. I works well for me. Still get dizzy sometimes, > but not as often as I do when I don't wear it. > > > ------------------------------ > > *From:* gina [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > *Sent:* Wednesday, April 02, 2008 8:33 AM > *To:* Quadius; quad-list > *Subject:* Re: [QUAD-L] low BP.... > > > > Yes, I have Low Low Blood Pressure.. My doctor makes me go see him every > month to keep a checkon it.Ive had it as low as 68/42.. highest I can get it > without having A.D. is 102/78 and remember pain meds will lower your blood > pressure too > > > > I take midrodrine 5mg 3 times a day...Also the doctor suggested to intake > a lil extra salt it will help just becareful cause to much will cause more > swelling/ bloating. > > > > Gina > > *Quadius <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>* wrote: > > I also have a problem with chronic low blood pressure. If I know I'm > going to be traveling somewhere and I need to eat before I leave (have > difficulty with hypoglycemia) I take ephedrine. I don't like to use it too > often because it causes my heart to beat excessively. > > Once I am adjusted to being in the chair, sometimes can take an hour or > two depending on how much I have eaten, I don't have too much difficulty, > even without ephedrine. > > Talk to your doctor if you're concerned about low blood pressure. > Quadius > >
