Originally Posted by sandy_pangle
...We returned to the ride start (in a car
) and it was still 10 minutes before I could see well enough to drive. I was feeling much better when I got home so I showered and then for informational purposes took my blood pressure. It was 84/42 (not a misprint). I have quality equipment and checked it 4 times over the last hour. Does anybody have an idea what may have happened? I am confused.
Originally Posted by sandy_pangle
.It was today. I ate well before the ride and stopped at all 3 SAGS on the way for Power-Aid. The temp was 90 when I got done (literally). I probably consumed about 60 ounces of liquid on a 60 mile ride.
Originally Posted by sandy_pangle
Nope, It was just dizzyness and vision loss. I am on blood pressure medication and I think I may have de-hydrated a bit. My BP is just now back up to 100/61 and I've been off the bike for 4 hours.
Sandy,
I myself have high blood pressure and take meds for it.
I can tell you this...
BP medicine, aka ACE inhibitor, and dehydration will result in severe hypotension, e.g. extremely low BP. Drink more liquids and consume some salt. Get to a doctor ASAP if your BP hasn't gotten back to normal.
100/61 still seems hypotensive. What was you're normal BP before you developed hypertension? I always ran 120/80, so that's what I try to regulate it to. What med are you taking?