Vanna,
First, you need to see a doctor ASAP...If your blood pressure is low, it is dangerous. My daughter has RSD and she also has very low blood pressure, and takes meds to raise her blood pressure. Like Loretta her blood pressure dropped so low, pretty close to where Loretta's was, She had many of the same symptoms and she was only 11 years old. Low blood pressure can be just as dangerous as high blood pressure. the autonomic nervous system is involved with RSD and yes it can cause your blood pressure to drop. but, any time there are new symptoms that continue, they need to be check out by a doctor. Go to a walk in clinic and get your blood pressure checked if need be. Be careful you sound like you need to be seen by a doctor and I wouldn't wait for two or three weeks. Go soon...NOW!
Sandy
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Originally Posted by vannafeelbettr
KS, sleep apnea had crossed my mind about something that may be going on while I'm sleeping; but these episodes occur while I am awake. Or, barely awake I should say.
Loretta, I wouldn't be surprised if it's a dangerously low episode of blood pressure, since you noted it's part of the sympathetic nervous system that controls it (and it's been noted that I have severe nerve damage). My episode today was so bad, I felt I needed to go to the ER, but was too weak to make a move and initiate going. I was home alone with my 2 young sons, unable to get off the couch and found it difficult to focus on what was going on with them. When my husband came home, I mentioned to him how weak I was, but he is the type not to care - it's only an issue if it's him with the boo-boos. Too fearful of trying to drive myself, I asked my 4 year-old son to get me a glass of water and the salt shaker and drank myself some salt water in the hopes of getting my blood pressure up. I also quickly soaked in a hot bath with Epsom salts and eventually felt a bit better.
My next doctor appointment isn't for another 3 weeks, I hope I can hold out until then! Also, wanted to make note, I remember episodes like this a couple of years ago, before I started Cymbalta. After taking the Cymbalta, I felt much better! Because of finances and side-effects I didn't like, I went off of Cymbalta a few months ago. I believe the Cymbalta raises blood pressure -- not good for some, but was probably good for me!!
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