I discovered (after fainting in my church's choir loft during a service) that if I eat salted nuts when my blood pressure is low, it brings it back up to an acceptable level and I feel better.

OMG. sounds like me...have to be very cautious. The Dr put me on a daily sodium tablet, which helped some, but not enough. B/P first thing in am might be 148/90 (still in bed) then upon arising 112/ 76. Same after a meal. He just (today) started me on a brand new med (Northera) that is supposed to stablize the B/P. We shall see what happens. I have such a great fear of falling cuz when it happens I am gone!! Totally passed out with no control. I come to very quickly (only out maybe 30, seconds but it doesn't take that long to break a hip! I hate taking another pill. but I feel that I have no choice. If my husband is with me he has been able to break the fall, but if I am alone, anything is possible. So you be careful -- don't forget LOT'S of fluids in this hot weather!

Thanks you so much

I already had low BP before PD so now it's worse. I have to stay hydrated (a challenge in hot weather, and it means I have to "go" all the time), and eat salty foods. Lots of water really does make a difference - can't wait to be thirsty because we don't notice it as much as we age.

thank you the Northera has been very helpful - my husband takes 10 a day